Silesian Voivodeship
Silesian Voivodeship - interesting facts:
- The capital city is Katowice
- Approximately 30 percent of the voivodeship is covered by forests
- The highest point is Góra Pięciu Kopców (1,534 meters above sea level)
- There are 8 landscape parks
- The source of the Vistula River is located here
- There are two deserts in this region
Katowice
When visiting Katowice, be sure to take a walk in Nikiszowiec - a historic, over a century-old workers' settlement. It's a real journey back in time! There are no modern buildings or advertising banners here. One of the most recognizable places in the settlement is the former inn building - a restaurant with guest rooms. The mosaic on it depicts roses, referring to the motif of ribbons that are part of the Silesian folk costume. Allegedly, the choice of such decoration for the building was meant to make the residents of the settlement feel 'at home'.
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A Walk Through Nikiszowiec
Silesian Voivodeship - attractions
Silesian Park and Elka Railway
6 km from Katowice, in Chorzów, there is Silesian Park - a vast green area with plenty of attractions for children: a zoo, an amusement park, and a real cable railway, whose wagons glide from one end of the park to the other. A trip to Silesian Park is a family outing for the whole day!
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" ...
Ogrodzieniec Castle and Miniature Park
This is one of the most magnificent castles on the Trail of the Eagles' Nests. Without a ticket or during the closure of the ticket office, you can walk around the castle along a stone path. With a ticket, you can enter the spacious courtyard and the observation tower. From May to September, on Sunday afternoons, there are knightly combat shows and traditional dances.
Ogrodzieniec Castle
Ogrodzieniec Castle - sightseeingThe castle is actually located in the town of Podzamcze, 2 km beyond Ogrodzieniec. It is one of the ...
Winter in the Żywiec Beskids - skiing and attractions
In the article below, you will find descriptions of ski resorts and main attractions and nature trails in the Żywiec Beskids:
Żywiec Beskid in Winter - Skiing and Attractions
Winter in the Żywiec Beskid Mountains The Żywiec Beskid, which includes the areas of Żywiec, Korbielów, and Zawoja, is a region full of beautiful mountain peaks offering picturesque views and natural attractions. ...
Błędów Desert
Błędów Desert is located on the border of two voivodeships: mainly Małopolskie, but its small western part belongs to Silesian Voivodeship. It is the largest inland area of shifting sands and inland dunes in Poland. Surrounded by forest, the area of Błędów Desert covers about 33 km² (less than 10 km in length and 4 km in width). It is a unique place worth visiting at any time of the year!
Błędów Desert - How to Get There, Viewpoints, Attractions
Błędów Desert - the largest inland area of flying sand and dunes in Poland. Surrounded by forest, the Błędów Desert covers an area of approximately 33 km² (less than 10 km long and 4 km wide). ...
