Plac Wolności, Katowice

Name: Plac Wolności
Address: Katowice, Poland

#54 among attractions in Katowice

Park, Relax in park

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Freedom Square in Katowice - a city square located in Katowice's Śródmieście district. The following streets radiate out from it: 3 Maja Street leading towards the Market Square, Sokolska Street leading towards Koszutka and Bogucice, Gliwicka Street leading towards Załęża and further towards Chorzów, as well as the short Jana Matejki Street and Sądowa Street. The square has recreational functions, is the starting point for demonstrations, and is also an important transport hub for both buses and streetcars.

Elevation: 883 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°15'35"N, 19°0'48"E

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Zespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Śródmieście)Katowice Poland

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Plac Wolności – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silesian Insurgents' Monument, Silesian Museum, Galeria Skarbek, Silesian Theatre.

0.5 miNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Silesian Insurgents' Monument, Katowice
14 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...
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Silesian Museum, Katowice
11 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...
~1820 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Skarbek, Katowice
9 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.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Architecture
Silesian Theatre, Katowice
12 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...
~260 ftS
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture, Vernacular architecture
Goldstein Palace, Katowice
2 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.
0.6 miSE
Neoclassical cathedral with guided tours
Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice
16 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.
0.6 miE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Resurrection, Katowice
16 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.
0.6 miNE
Art museum, Museum, Street
Jerzy Ziętek Square, Katowice
15 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.
~380 ftN
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Silesian Philharmonic, Katowice
2 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.
~1590 ftNE
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.
~1980 ftS
Skyscraper
Drapacz Chmur, Katowice
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plac Wolności?

Nearby attractions include Goldstein Palace, Katowice (2 min walk), Silesian Philharmonic, Katowice (2 min walk), Kościół Przemienienia Pańskiego, Katowice (5 min walk), 3 Maja Street, Katowice (6 min walk).

How to get to Plac Wolności by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plac Wolności:

Bus

Katowice Plac Wolności • Lines: , 11, 110, 119, 133, 154, 168, 170, 177, 193, 23, 27, 296, 30N, 43, 5, 50, 600, 61, 657, 674, 7, 70, 76N, 7N, 840N, 860, 906N, 911, 911N, 930, C-5, C8, M1, M101, M2, M3, M4 (2 min walk)
Katowice Sobieskiego • Lines: 70 (2 min walk)

Tram

Katowice Wolności Square • Lines: T0, T13, T15, T19, T20, T23, T43, T7 (2 min walk)
Katowice Sobieskiego • Lines: T20, T43, T7 (2 min walk)

Train

Katowice (6 min walk)
Katowice Załęże (28 min walk)