University of Silesia, Katowice

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The University of Silesia in Katowice is an autonomous state-run university in Silesia Province, Katowice, Poland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°15'39"N, 19°1'44"E

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Zespół dzielnic śródmiejskich (Śródmieście)Katowice Poland

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University of Silesia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Sport venue, Sport, Novelty architecture
Spodek, Katowice
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Katowice, Poland, the Spodek arena stands as a testament to modernist architecture and the city's passion for sports and entertainment. Known for its distinctive saucer-like shape, Spodek—which translates to "saucer" in Polish—has become an...
~1560 ftNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Silesian Insurgents' Monument, Katowice
8 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...
~1450 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Silesian Museum, Katowice
7 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...
~1880 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Skarbek, Katowice
10 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.
~1350 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Church, Katowice
7 min walk • St. Mary's Church, an emblematic spiritual and architectural landmark, stands gracefully in the heart of Katowice, Poland. This sacred edifice, with its neo-Gothic style, is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the city's rich history and cultural...
~1300 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Architecture
Silesian Theatre, Katowice
7 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...
0.4 miS
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture
Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music, Katowice
10 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.
~780 ftSW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Resurrection, Katowice
4 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.
~1270 ftNW
Art museum, Museum, Street
Jerzy Ziętek Square, Katowice
7 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.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Supersam, Katowice
12 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 miS
Museum
Muzeum Historii Katowic, Katowice
10 min walk • Museum of the History of Katowice - a local government cultural institution charged with preserving the documentation of Katowice's past and disseminating the historical, artistic and aesthetic values of the city as part of the Upper Silesian and...

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Silesia?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Resurrection, Katowice (4 min walk), Warszawska Street, Katowice (5 min walk), National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra Katowice, Katowice (6 min walk), Jerzy Ziętek Square, Katowice (7 min walk).

How to get to University of Silesia by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Silesia:

Bus

Katowice Altus • Lines: 154, 940 (5 min walk)
Katowice Szkolna • Lines: 1, 12, 14, 154, 910, 940 (5 min walk)

Tram

Katowice Damrota • Lines: T14, T15, T20, T23, T36, T7 (6 min walk)
Katowice Market Square Silesian Theatre • Lines: T0, T11, T13, T14, T15, T16, T19, T20, T23, T36, T43, T6, T7 (8 min walk)

Train

Katowice (15 min walk)