Silesian Library, Katowice

Name: Silesian Library
Address: Plac Rady Europy 1, Katowice, 40-021, Poland
Telephone: +48 32 208 37 00

#24 among attractions in Katowice

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Silesian Library, is one of the most modern libraries in Poland, and is located in the south-western city of Katowice, Silesia. ()

Local name: Biblioteka Śląska Coordinates: 50°15'6"N, 19°1'52"E

Address

Plac Rady Europy 1Zespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Osiedle Paderewskiego-Muchowiec)Katowice 40-021 Poland

Contact

+48 32 208 37 00

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Silesian Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Silesian Museum, Katowice
19 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...
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Skarbek, Katowice
19 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.
0.4 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Church, Katowice
10 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...
0.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Architecture
Silesian Theatre, Katowice
18 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 ftN
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.
0.5 miW
Neoclassical cathedral with guided tours
Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice
14 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.
0.5 miN
Church, Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Resurrection, Katowice
14 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.
~1440 ftNW
Museum
Muzeum Historii Katowic, Katowice
7 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...
0.8 miW
Skyscraper
Drapacz Chmur, Katowice
20 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.
0.6 miW
Museum
Muzeum Archidiecezjalne, Katowice
15 min walk • Archdiocesan Museum in Katowice - a museum of religious art existing in Katowice, collects artifacts related to the history of the Catholic Church and the people of Upper Silesia.
0.7 miNW
Square
Market Square in Katowice, Katowice
18 min walk • Market Square in Katowice is a central feature of the Śródmieście district in the city of Katowice, Poland. This market square, the main one in the city, dates to the late 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Silesian Library?

Nearby attractions include Śląska Biblioteka Cyfrowa, Katowice (2 min walk), Evangelical Cemetery, Katowice (4 min walk), Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music, Katowice (7 min walk), Muzeum Historii Katowic, Katowice (7 min walk).

How to get to Silesian Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Silesian Library:

Bus

Osiedle Paderewskiego Biblioteka Śląska • Lines: 1, 110, 14, 51, 672, 672N, 674, 910, 940, C-5 (2 min walk)
Katowice Francuska Sąd • Lines: 110, 133, 51, 600, 900 (6 min walk)

Tram

Katowice Damrota • Lines: T14, T15, T20, T23, T36, T7 (12 min walk)
Zawodzie Paderewskiego • Lines: T14, T15, T20, T23, T36, T7 (16 min walk)

Train

Katowice (19 min walk)
Katowice Zawodzie (32 min walk)