Obelisk Orłów Śląskich, Katowice

Name: Obelisk Orłów Śląskich
Address: Katowice, Poland

#55 among attractions in Katowice

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Silesian Eagles Obelisk - located in downtown Katowice, this monument commemorates the site where the Silesian Museum building was erected before World War II.

The obelisk with the sculpture of two soaring eagles stands in the corner of Katowice's Bolesław Chrobry Square. It is a symbol of the return of Silesia to the Motherland. Before World War II, a modern building of the Silesian Museum was erected in that place. Preparations to open the museum were interrupted by the arrival of the German occupation. The building was then demolished by the German occupation authorities. A commemorative plaque at the obelisk informs about the former museum building.

Coordinates: 50°15'16"N, 19°1'29"E

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Zespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Śródmieście)Katowice Poland

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Obelisk Orłów Śląskich – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silesian Museum, Galeria Skarbek, St. Mary's Church, Silesian Theatre.

0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Silesian Museum, Katowice
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Katowice, Poland, the Silesian Museum is a cultural gem that serves as a beacon of the region's rich history and contemporary art. This innovative institution is housed in a remarkable post-industrial space, repurposed from an old coal mine...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Skarbek, Katowice
11 min walk • "Skarbek" Cooperative Department Store - a department store in downtown Katowice, located at the Market Square, at the intersection of 3 Maja Street and Adama Mickiewicza Street.
~1630 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Church, Katowice
8 min walk • St. Mary's Church, an emblematic spiritual and architectural landmark, stands gracefully in the heart of Katowice, Poland. This sacred edifice, with its neo-Gothic style, is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the city's rich history and cultural...
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Architecture
Silesian Theatre, Katowice
10 min walk • The Silesian Theatre, a beacon of culture in the heart of Katowice, Poland, stands as a testament to the rich theatrical tradition of the region. This prestigious institution, which has been the centerpiece of Silesian culture since its inception, offers a diverse...
~1300 ftE
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture
Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music, Katowice
7 min walk • The Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music is a school of music of university level in Katowice, in Poland. It is named for Karol Szymanowski.
~1660 ftSW
Neoclassical cathedral with guided tours
Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice
9 min walk • Archikatedra Chrystusa Króla w Katowicach is a classicist archcathedral in Katowice-Śródmieście, Katowice, Poland. Constructed between 1927 and 1955, the Archcathedral of Christ the King is the largest archcathedral in Poland.
~1730 ftN
Church, Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Resurrection, Katowice
9 min walk • Church of the Resurrection in Katowice is a neo-Roman Evangelical-Augsburg church in the Śródmieście district, Katowice, Poland. It was built in the years 1856–1858 and was the first masonry church in Katowice.
~970 ftE
Museum
Muzeum Historii Katowic, Katowice
5 min walk • Museum of the History of Katowice - a local government cultural institution charged with preserving the documentation of Katowice's past and disseminating the historical, artistic and aesthetic values of the city as part of the Upper Silesian and...
0.5 miW
Skyscraper
Drapacz Chmur, Katowice
12 min walk • Drapacz Chmur is a historical building in Katowice, Silesia, Poland. It was the second skyscraper built in post-World War I Poland. Finished in 1934 after five years of construction, it made pioneering Polish use of steel frame construction.
~1850 ftSE
Architecture, Library
Silesian Library, Katowice
9 min walk • Silesian Library, is one of the most modern libraries in Poland, and is located in the south-western city of Katowice, Silesia.
0.5 miNW
Street
3 Maja Street, Katowice
12 min walk • 3 Maja Street in Katowice is a street in the centre of Katowice. The street was built in the 19th century. During World War II the street was called Grundmannstraße, 1867−1922 Grundmannstraße, 1856−1867 Industriestraße.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Obelisk Orłów Śląskich?

Nearby attractions include Pomnik Józefa Piłsudskiego, Katowice (1 min walk), Sejm Śląski, Katowice (2 min walk), Muzeum Historii Komputerów i Informatyki, Katowice (3 min walk), Ławeczka Stanisława Ligonia, Katowice (5 min walk).

How to get to Obelisk Orłów Śląskich by public transport?

The nearest stations to Obelisk Orłów Śląskich:

Bus

Katowice Jagiellońska • Lines: 110, 12, 133, 154, 170, 51, 600, 672, 672N, 674, 900, 910, 940, C-5, M22 (2 min walk)
Katowice Francuska • Lines: 1, 110, 14, 51, 600, 672, 672N, 674, 900, 910, 940, C-5, M22 (4 min walk)

Tram

Katowice Saint John's • Lines: T11, T14, T16, T23, T36, T6 (7 min walk)
Katowice Damrota • Lines: T14, T15, T20, T23, T36, T7 (10 min walk)

Train

Katowice (11 min walk)