Drapacz Chmur, Katowice

Name: Drapacz Chmur
Address: 15 Franciszka Żwirki i Stanisława Wigury, Katowice, Poland

#22 among attractions in Katowice

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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. Today, Drapacz Chmur is considered the most spectacular and beautiful example of functionalism in Poland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°15'16"N, 19°0'51"E

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15 Franciszka Żwirki i Stanisława WiguryZespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Śródmieście)Katowice Poland

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Drapacz Chmur – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silesian Museum, Galeria Skarbek, Silesian Theatre, Goldstein Palace.

0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Silesian Museum, Katowice
15 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...
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Skarbek, Katowice
13 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.
0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Architecture
Silesian Theatre, Katowice
15 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...
~1720 ftN
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture, Vernacular architecture
Goldstein Palace, Katowice
9 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.
~1530 ftSE
Neoclassical cathedral with guided tours
Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice
8 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.
0.4 miN
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Silesian Philharmonic, Katowice
12 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.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Supersam, Katowice
15 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.
0.4 miNE
Street
3 Maja Street, Katowice
10 min walk • 3 Maja Street in Katowice is a street in the centre of Katowice. The street was built in the 19th century. During World War II the street was called Grundmannstraße, 1867−1922 Grundmannstraße, 1856−1867 Industriestraße.
~1560 ftSE
Museum
Muzeum Archidiecezjalne, Katowice
8 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.
0.5 miNE
Square
Market Square in Katowice, Katowice
12 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.
0.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Silesian Theatre of Doll and Actor Ateneum, Katowice
12 min walk • Silesian Puppet and Actor Theatre "Ateneum" in Katowice - one of the oldest puppet companies in Poland. It exists since 1945.

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Which popular attractions are close to Drapacz Chmur?

Nearby attractions include Kościół garnizonowy św. Kazimierza Królewicza, Katowice (2 min walk), Ss. Peter and Paul's Church, Katowice (5 min walk), plac ks. kard. Augusta Hlonda, Katowice (7 min walk), Jan Paweł II, Katowice (7 min walk).

How to get to Drapacz Chmur by public transport?

The nearest stations to Drapacz Chmur:

Bus

Katowice Kopernika Dworzec • Lines: 130, 130N, 133, 170, 29, 297N, 45, 51, 657N, 880, 905N (1 min walk)
Katowice Drzymały • Lines: 120, 133, 154, 170, 51, 880 (3 min walk)

Tram

Katowice Miarki Square • Lines: T11, T14, T16, T23, T36, T6 (4 min walk)
Katowice Jordana • Lines: T14, T16, T36, T6 (5 min walk)

Train

Katowice (7 min walk)
Katowice Załęże (33 min walk)