Park Giszowiecki, Katowice

Name: Park Giszowiecki
Address: Katowice, Poland

#63 among attractions in Katowice

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Giszowiec Park in Katowice - an urban park located in Katowice, in the central part of the Giszowiec auxiliary unit, situated in the area of Pod Lipami Square and Gościnna, Wesołowska and Działkowa Streets, with an area of 3.378 ha. It was created together with the construction of the patron housing estate Giszowiec between 1907-1910 according to the design of Emil and Georg Zillmann, and the current name was established on October 25, 2010.

Elevation: 961 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°13'19"N, 19°4'5"E

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Zespół dzielnic wschodnich (Giszowiec)Katowice Poland

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Park Giszowiecki – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music, Silesian Library, Valley of Three Ponds, Katowice Forest Park.

2.8 miNW
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture
Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music, Katowice
73 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.
2.6 miNW
Architecture, Library
Silesian Library, Katowice
67 min walk • Silesian Library, is one of the most modern libraries in Poland, and is located in the south-western city of Katowice, Silesia.
1.8 miNW
Park
Valley of Three Ponds, Katowice
46 min walk • Valley of Three Ponds Polish: Dolina Trzech Stawów is a large park and wooden area in the southern part of the city of Katowice, Poland. The name comes from the existence of three large ponds in the park area.
2.1 miW
Park
Katowice Forest Park, Katowice
53 min walk • Katowice Forest Park Polish: Katowicki Park Leśny is a large park and wooded area in the southern part of the city of Katowice, Poland. It is the largest green area in Katowice.
1.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Nikiszowiec, Katowice
40 min walk • Nikiszowiec a part of an administrative district Janów-Nikiszowiec of Katowice city. Initially it was coal miners' settlement of Giesche mine built on the land of Gieschewald manor between 1908–1918 on the mining – metallurgical concern initiative Georg von Giesches Erben.
2.5 miSE
Concentration camp
Fürstengrube subcamp, Mysłowice
63 min walk • The Fürstengrube subcamp was organized in the summer of 1943 at the Fürstengrube hard coal mine in the town of Wesoła near Myslowice, approximately 30 kilometers from Auschwitz concentration camp. The mine, which IG Farbenindustrie AG acquired in February 1941, was to supply hard coal for the IG Farben factory being built in Auschwitz.
2.1 miN
50°15'2"N • 19°5'1"E
Gallery "Szyb Wilson", Katowice
54 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
2.6 miNW
Library
Śląska Biblioteka Cyfrowa, Katowice
68 min walk • The Śląska Biblioteka Cyfrowa – a digital library co-created by various institutions representing the area of culture, education and science in the historical Silesia and the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
~230 ftNW
Museum
Izba Śląska, Katowice
2 min walk • Silesian Chamber - a museum in Katowice's Giszowiec district at 3-3a Pod Lipami Square, displaying exhibits related to the culture and art of Upper Silesia as well as paintings and memorabilia of the painter Ewald Gawlik.
1.6 miNE
Church
Kościół pw. św. Anny, Katowice
42 min walk • St. Anne Parish in Katowice-Janów - a Roman Catholic parish with its seat in Katowice, in the area of the auxiliary unit of Janów-Nikiszowiec. It belongs to the Katowice-Bogucice deanery of the Katowice Archdiocese.
2.8 miN
Universities and schools
University of Economics, Katowice
72 min walk • University of Economics in Katowice - a public higher education institution located in Katowice at ul. 1 Maja 50.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Park Giszowiecki?

Nearby attractions include Izba Śląska, Katowice (2 min walk), Giszowiec, Katowice (21 min walk).

How to get to Park Giszowiecki by public transport?

The nearest stations to Park Giszowiecki:

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Giszowiec Przyjazna • Lines: 108, 223, 292, 30, 674, 695, 72, 906N, 920 (3 min walk)
Giszowiec Radosna • Lines: 108, 223, 292, 30, 672N, 674, 695, 72, 906N, 920 (3 min walk)