Silesian Museum in Katowice – a journey into the heart of Silesian history.

The museum’s new home stands on the grounds of the former Katowice coal mine. The decision to keep the site’s industrial character makes a strong impression. ...

Chorzów - Silesian Park and Elka Chairlift

Silesian Park - the largest park in Poland and one of the largest in Europe! It offers kilometers of asphalt paths for cyclists, rollerbladers, and pedestrians. Within the park: a zoo, the amusement park "Legendia" ...

Katowice's Giszowiec - A District with Soul Telling the Story of Silesia

Discover Giszowiec – a unique district in Katowice from 1910, created for the miners of the Giesche mine. Walk among greenery, historical sites, and Silesian architecture in Giszowiec Park. ...

Swimming Area at Morawa Pond in Katowice

A new swimming area with a sandy beach has been created at Morawa Pond in Katowice, in the Szopienice district (right next to the border with Sosnowiec). ...

Silesian Center for Freedom and Solidarity in Wujek Mine

In the heart of Silesia, Katowice, a place that played a significant role in Poland's history, you'll find the Silesian Center for Freedom and Solidarity. This unique museum brings you closer to the era of communism in Poland from World War II until the fall of the system. ...