Święty Jan, Katowice

Name: Święty Jan
Address: Katowice, Poland

#56 among attractions in Katowice

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Statue of St. John in Katowice - a statue, most likely depicting St. John the Evangelist, located in Katowice's Śródmieście district, at the entrance of St. John Street to the Market Square.

Today's St. John Street takes its name from the statue.

The statue of St. John was erected in 1816 at the intersection of the then north-south and east-west roads, running through the middle of the village of Katowice. On 11 July 1816 it was consecrated by Rev. R. Lubecki. The statue was carved in sandstone.

In 1875 the statue was expanded and moved to a private property in Brynów. At that time St. John Street was being paved and the statue was moved under the pretext of obstructing the traffic. In Brynów it was placed on a private property of a farmer Mikolaj Maczuga. In 1916, on the centenary of its existence, the inhabitants of Brynów renovated the statue. An inscription on the base of the statue says: On the initiative of the Upper Silesian Association, a replica of the statue, made by Miros³aw and Jacek Kiciñski, was placed at the entrance of St. John Street to the Market Square in 1999.

Today, both statues exist - the replica on St. John Street and the original in Brynów, at 2 Dworska Street.

Coordinates: 50°15'31"N, 19°1'18"E

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Zespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Śródmieście)Katowice Poland

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Święty Jan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1930 ftN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Silesian Insurgents' Monument, Katowice
10 min walk • The Silesian Insurgents' Monument in Katowice, Poland, stands as a profound tribute to the men and women who fought for the region's autonomy during the three Silesian Uprisings between 1919 and 1921. This imposing memorial is a testament to the resilience...
~760 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Silesian Museum, Katowice
4 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...
~480 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Skarbek, Katowice
3 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 miE
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...
~690 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Architecture
Silesian Theatre, Katowice
4 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...
0.4 miSE
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture
Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music, Katowice
12 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.
~1950 ftW
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture, Vernacular architecture
Goldstein Palace, Katowice
10 min walk • The Pałac Goldsteinów or Goldstein Palace is neo-renaissance palace, which was built by two brothers, Abraham and Joseph Goldstein. It is located in Katowice, Silesia, Poland, at the west end of the city centre, at 50°15′33″N 19°0′47″E. The palace is representative for the building style of second part of the 1870s.
~1200 ftE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Resurrection, Katowice
6 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.
~1880 ftNE
Art museum, Museum, Street
Jerzy Ziętek Square, Katowice
10 min walk • The Rondo Generała Jerzego Ziętka in Katowice is the roundabout in the centre of the city, in the Silesian Voivodship in southern Poland. On that main traffic circle, the Aleja Korfantego and the road 79, part of the Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa, meet.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Silesian Philharmonic, Katowice
10 min walk • The Filharmonia Śląska w Katowicach is a music institution in Katowice, Silesia, Poland. The Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice was founded in 1945. The first concert of the orchestra took place on 26 of May 1945. A mixed choir was added in 1973.
~1510 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Supersam, Katowice
8 min walk • Supersam - a commercial building in Katowice's Śródmieście district, at 6 Fr. Piotra Skargi Street, built in 1935-1937, extensively rebuilt in 2013-2015.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Święty Jan?

Nearby attractions include Silesian Theatre of Doll and Actor Ateneum, Katowice (1 min walk), Market Square in Katowice, Katowice (2 min walk), Market, Katowice (3 min walk), Śródmieście, Katowice (3 min walk).

How to get to Święty Jan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Święty Jan:

Tram

Katowice Saint John's • Lines: T11, T14, T16, T23, T36, T6 (2 min walk)
Katowice Market Square Silesian Theatre • Lines: T0, T11, T13, T14, T15, T16, T19, T20, T23, T36, T43, T6, T7 (3 min walk)

Bus

Katowice Dworzec • Lines: , 10, 110, 115, 12, 130N, 297, 297N, 30N, 37, 46, 48, 50, 600, 61, 632, 657N, 672, 672N, 674, 689, 76N, 7N, 840N, 9, 900, 905N, 906N, 910, 911, 911N, 930, 940, Ap, C-5, C8, M1, M101, M2, M22, M3, M4 (5 min walk)
Katowice Mickiewicza • Lines: 6, 673, 674, 840, 910, M1, M24 (5 min walk)

Train

Katowice (6 min walk)