East Upper Silesia, Katowice

#85 among attractions in Katowice

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East Upper Silesia is the easternmost extremity of Silesia, the eastern part of the Upper Silesian region around the city of Katowice. The term is used primarily to denote those areas that became part of the Second Polish Republic on 20 June 1922, as a consequence of the post-World War I Treaty of Versailles. Prior to World War II, the Second Polish Republic administered the area as Autonomous Silesian Voivodeship. East Upper Silesia was also known as Polish Silesia, and the German Silesia was known as West Upper Silesia. ()

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

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Zespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Śródmieście)Katowice Poland

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East Upper Silesia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Galeria Skarbek, Kościuszko Park, Parachute Tower in Katowice.

0.6 miS
Church
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Katowice
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Katowice, Poland, the Church of St. Michael the Archangel stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. This stunning piece of architecture, with its striking Neo-Gothic design, serves not only as a place of worship...
1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Skarbek, Katowice
30 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.
~1860 ftS
Park
Kościuszko Park, Katowice
9 min walk • Kościuszko Park, nestled in the heart of Katowice, Poland, serves as a lush oasis amidst the urban landscape. This verdant space, spanning several hectares, is a cherished retreat for locals and tourists alike, seeking respite from the bustling city life.
0.4 miSE
Tower
Parachute Tower in Katowice, Katowice
11 min walk • The Parachute Tower in Katowice, a prominent landmark in the city of Katowice, Poland, stands as a unique piece of historical architecture.
0.9 miNE
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture, Vernacular architecture
Goldstein Palace, Katowice
23 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.
0.9 miE
Neoclassical cathedral with guided tours
Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice
22 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.
1 miNE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Silesian Philharmonic, Katowice
25 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.
0.7 miNE
Skyscraper
Drapacz Chmur, Katowice
18 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.
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
Brynów, Katowice
16 min walk • Brynów is a district in Katowice, Poland. It is located in the central part of Katowice, south-west of the immediate center, and is divided into two subdistricts: Brynów - Osiedle Zgrzebnioka is the eastern subdistrict with 7,200 inhabitants Brynów - Załęska Hałda is the western...
1 miNE
Street
3 Maja Street, Katowice
27 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.
0.8 miE
Museum
Muzeum Archidiecezjalne, Katowice
21 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Upper Silesia?

Nearby attractions include Kościuszko Park, Katowice (9 min walk), Parachute Tower in Katowice, Katowice (11 min walk), plac ks. kard. Augusta Hlonda, Katowice (12 min walk), Kościół Podwyższenia Krzyża Świętego, Katowice (13 min walk).

How to get to East Upper Silesia by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Upper Silesia:

Bus

Katowice AWF • Lines: 10, 11, 115, 12, 120, 130, 130N, 154, 177, 193, 29, 296, 297, 297N, 37, 45, 46, 48, 51, 632, 657, 657N, 689, 880, 9, 900, 905N (6 min walk)
Brynów W. Pola • Lines: 10, 11, 12, 138, 154, 29, 296, 297, 297N, 37, 45, 46, 48, 657, 657N, 689, 9, 905N (11 min walk)

Tram

Katowice Kościuszki Hospital • Lines: T14, T16, T36, T6 (14 min walk)

Train

Katowice Brynów (22 min walk)
Katowice (24 min walk)