Galeria Skarbek, Katowice

Name: Galeria Skarbek
Address: 4 Adama Mickiewicza, Katowice, Poland

#6 among attractions in Katowice

Shopping, Shopping centre

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"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.

The building was erected between 1972-1974, designed by the architect Jurand Jarecki, in the western part of the Market Square. It stood on the site of the former tenement house with Borinski's colonial store. Until 1864 an inn existed here. The facade was covered with pressed aluminum sheet, which was imported from France. The building was put into use in 1975, since the beginning its owner has been PSS Społem Katowice. Originally, its cubature was over 62,000 m³.

In 2005-2007, the building was reconstructed - the facade was renovated and two external elevators with illuminated lights were installed. The "Delikatesy Skarbek" store was located in the arcades. In 2018, the dismantling of aluminum elements covering the facade of the building began The renovation was completed in 2019.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°15'35"N, 19°1'16"E

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4 Adama MickiewiczaZespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Śródmieście)Katowice Poland

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Which popular attractions are close to Galeria Skarbek?

Nearby attractions include Śródmieście, Katowice (1 min walk), Market Square in Katowice, Katowice (2 min walk), Market, Katowice (2 min walk), Święty Jan, Katowice (3 min walk).

How to get to Galeria Skarbek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Galeria Skarbek:

Tram

Katowice Market Square Silesian Theatre • Lines: T0, T11, T13, T14, T15, T16, T19, T20, T23, T36, T43, T6, T7 (3 min walk)
Katowice Saint John's • Lines: T11, T14, T16, T23, T36, T6 (4 min walk)

Bus

Katowice Mickiewicza • Lines: 6, 673, 674, 840, 910, M1, M24 (3 min walk)
Katowice Aleja Korfantego • Lines: 1, 14, 30, 4, 40, 6, 673, 76N, 800, 805, 807, 808, 813, 814, 817, 818, 830, 835, 840, 920, D, E, J, M1, M101, M2, M24, M3, M4 (5 min walk)

Train

Katowice (6 min walk)