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Katowice is a city located in the large Polish industrial area of Silesia. It was the large amounts of coal in the Silesian mountains that initially made Katowice a larger village when, after the Silesian War, it became Prussian in 1742. From the beginning of the 19th century, Katowice and this part of Silesia were industrialized with mining, steelworks, workshops and factories, and Katowice grew rapidly due to the industry and inflow of workers for the plants.
In the 1900s, Katowice became Polish again, and Polish soldiers arrived in the city on May 3, 1921. The local parliament was seated in Katowice, which thereby became the capital of the region. Germany annexed Katowice in 1939, and the city was under German control until liberation on January 27, 1945. Eight years later, for a period of three years, Katowice was renamed Stalinogród, the name was a tribute to the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
On a visit to Katowice today, you can see quite a few examples of the architecture that gave Katowice the nickname Little Paris in the decades around 1900. There was a lot of construction from the middle of the 19th century, and the inspiration came not least from the Renaissance, the baroque and from the contemporary art nouveau. Architecturally, you should also go to the district of Nikiszowiec with its characteristic red stone buildings.
If you want to walk the city center, the Rynek market square is a great place to start. It is mainly surrounded by modern buildings from the 20th century like the Silesian Theatre, which was built as a German theater in the years 1905-1907. The main streets of Katowice cross the Rynek, and a little to the south stands the impressive Christ the King Cathedral from the mid-1900s.
Krakow is a beautiful and charming city, which is Poland’s former royal capital and one of the country’s cultural strongholds. The city has cozy streets and squares that belong to the most charming of any European city. You will find an abundance of beautiful buildings and fine churches and much more.
The old royal and cultural center was the castle Wawel, where the rulers were forward thinking as one of the major cities in the country and region with, for example, one of Central Europe’s oldest universities. Krakow’s large and beautiful market square is another of the many places to visit while in the city.
Częstochowa is a city in southern Poland, located on the Warta River. It is an old town that dates back to the 11th century and is believed to have obtained status as a city in 1356. The town prospered in the 14th century, and the decades around the year 1500 was a booming time as well, since Częstochowa was allowed to charge money to cross the site’s bridge over the Warta. Later, industrialization contributed to great growth in the city.
The town plan of Częstochowa is characterized by the large square, Plac Władysława Biegańskiego, where the town hall and the city museum are located. From here, the wide and long street Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny goes both east and west, and it forms the central axis of the city. Near the eastern end of the street is Częstochowa’s old market square, the Rynek, and the city’s neo-Gothic cathedral. To the west, the Jasna Góra Monastery.
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Overview of Katowice
Katowice is a city located in the large Polish industrial area of Silesia. It was the large amounts of coal in the Silesian mountains that initially made Katowice a larger village when, after the Silesian War, it became Prussian in 1742. From the beginning of the 19th century, Katowice and this part of Silesia were industrialized with mining, steelworks, workshops and factories, and Katowice grew rapidly due to the industry and inflow of workers for the plants.
In the 1900s, the city became Polish again, and Polish soldiers arrived in the city on May 3, 1921. The local parliament was seated in Katowice, which thereby became the capital of the region. Germany annexed the city in 1939, and the city was under German control until liberation on January 27, 1945. Eight years later, for a period of three years, the city was renamed Stalinogród, the name was a tribute to the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
On a visit to Katowice today, you can see quite a few examples of the architecture that gave Katowice the nickname Little Paris in the decades around 1900. There was a lot of construction from the middle of the 19th century, and the inspiration came not least from the Renaissance, the baroque and from the contemporary art nouveau. Architecturally, you should also go to the district of Nikiszowiec with its characteristic red stone buildings.
About the Katowice travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Katowice travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Polish city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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Read more about Katowice and Poland
Poland Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/poland
City tourism: https://visitkato-wice.pl
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