Szyb Maciej, Gliwice
Facts and practical information
Maciej shaft complex - a complex of buildings of the former Concordia Coal Mine from the first half of the 20th century in Zabrze, and a waste rock dump from the years 1915-1970, entered in the register of immovable monuments of the Silesian province.
The complex consists of: the building of the shaft superstructure with the hoist tower, the building of the engine room with the machinery and equipment, the building of the weighing room, now the gatehouse, the building of the iron separator, the building of the former forge and chemical warehouse, the fan complex, now the workshop and warehouse, built between 1922-23, the building of the 6kV switchboard, built between 1955-1956, the waste rock dump, which was created between 1915-1970
The complex is open to the public. One of the attractions of the shaft is a Siemens-Schuckertwerke double-drum winding machine.
It is currently located on the Industrial Monuments Route of the Silesian Voivodeship.
Szyb Maciej – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Old Saint Bartholomew church, Gliwice Radio Tower, St Joseph's Church, Zabytkowa Kopalnia Węgla Kamiennego Guido.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Szyb Maciej open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 12 pm - 9 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm - 9 pm
- Thursday 12 pm - 9 pm
- Friday 12 pm - 10 pm
- Saturday 12 pm - 10 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 9 pm
How to get to Szyb Maciej by public transport?
Bus
- Maciejów Pestalozziego • Lines: 156, 617N (8 min walk)
- Maciejów Kąpielisko • Lines: 250, 659 (9 min walk)
Tram
- Maciejów Kondratowicza • Lines: T1, T17, T2, T3, T4, T5, T9 (17 min walk)
- Gliwice Zajezdnia • Lines: T1, T17, T2, T3, T4, T5, T9 (22 min walk)