Katowice, Poland – detailed information with photos. Attractions Katowice with a description. Location on map.
Katowice is a city in southern Poland in the historic Upper Region. Silesia, the capital of Silesian province.
One of the largest cities in the region. Katowice – city relatively young, modern. His story counts slightly more than 400 years
Panorama Katowice
First mention of the settlement on the site of the modern city dating back to the 16th century. The development of Katowice began only in the middle 19th century with the development of industry and railway communication. In World War II was destroyed part of the city center. Advantageous the location of Katowice (in the way of the main national and international routes) determines its current development. Modern Katowice is an important economic and transport center Poland.
Katowice Gallery
If you are interested in shopping you can visit the local shopping gallery This is the main shopping center in the city, which modernization of the central station and bus station creates with them a single complex.
Attractions Katowice
Church of sv. Marie (Kościół Mariacki) – neo-gothic Church built in the shape of a Latin cross. Building Church dates back to the 19th century.
Church of sv. Mary’s
Franciscan Monastery (Klasztor Franciszkanów) – monastery complex in Katowice, which arose in the early 20th century. The monastery was built in 1906, the basilica – in 1908.
Franciscan monastery
Church of the Resurrection (Kościół Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego) – evangelical church, built in the second half 19th century. The church was built in neo-roman style with elements Byzantine and Florentine style.
Church Resurrection of the Lord
