Ławeczka Stanisława Ligonia, Katowice

Name: Ławeczka Stanisława Ligonia
Address: Ligonia 33, Katowice, 40-036, Poland

#76 among attractions in Katowice

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Stanislaw Ligon's bench is located in Katowice in front of the building where the Polish Radio station in Katowice has operated since August 1937. The bench-monument was unveiled on October 19, 2012 during the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the station in the building at 29 Juliusz Ligonia Street.

The author of the sculpture is Nysa sculptor Professor Marian Molenda.

It depicts Stanisław Ligon, a Polish writer, painter, illustrator, cultural activist, director and actor, director of the Katowice branch of the Polish Radio from January 1934, sitting on a garden bench.

Coordinates: 50°15'12"N, 19°1'17"E

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Ligonia 33Zespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Śródmieście)Katowice 40-036 Poland

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Ławeczka Stanisława Ligonia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miN
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Museum
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Skyscraper
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Architecture, Library
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Street
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Which popular attractions are close to Ławeczka Stanisława Ligonia?

Nearby attractions include Muzeum Historii Komputerów i Informatyki, Katowice (3 min walk), Jan Paweł II, Katowice (4 min walk), Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice (4 min walk), Sejm Śląski, Katowice (5 min walk).

How to get to Ławeczka Stanisława Ligonia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ławeczka Stanisława Ligonia:

Bus

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

Tram

Katowice Miarki Square • Lines: T11, T14, T16, T23, T36, T6 (5 min walk)
Katowice Jordana • Lines: T14, T16, T36, T6 (8 min walk)

Train

Katowice (10 min walk)