This document provides an overview of the city of Katowice, Poland through a series of sections. It describes Katowice as the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship with a population of over 300,000 in the city and 3 million in the surrounding area. Key points of interest discussed include the Silesian Museum, Spodek arena, central Rynek square, churches, monuments, parks, and the industrial and cultural history of the city. Transportation and sources of additional information about Katowice are also mentioned.

1. KATOWICE – MY
CITY
Prepared by Anhelina Yehovkina
GJ 03

2. Descpiption:
I want to introduce my
city to you and tell you
about everything
Location
Population
History
Tourist facilities
Industrial
Legends
And so on

3. MAP OF THE CITY
By clicking on the link, you can
look at the maps of the city and
find what you need.
Go to Maps

4. WOJEWÓDZTWO
ŚLĄSKIE
Katowice is a city in southern
Poland in Upper Silesia, the
capital of the Silesian
Voivodeship.
The population is 321
thousands people, and in
total 3 millions people live in
the agglomeration.

5. HISTORY
Katowice is currently the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship of
Poland. It is the center of the coal and metallurgical industries.
Together with thirteen other neighboring cities, Katowice
forms the Upper Silesian urban agglomeration with about
three million inhabitants and the highest population density in
Poland.
In 1937, a parachute tower 50 meters high was built in the city
for the training of young paratroopers. At that time and still this
parachute tower is the highest and the only operating object
of its kind.
There is a legend that in September 1939, after the Polish
army left Katowice, the tower was occupied by scouts - the
so-called pioneers, and when the Germans tried to take the
city, they fired at the enemy. Only with the help of artillery did
the Germans manage to destroy the children and take the
tower.

6. History
• This city is famous for its tin and silver
mines. Katowice used to be one of the main
industrial centers.
• After the war, the city became one of the main
cultural centers of Poland.
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• The city has many museums, galleries,
attractions, which we will talk about next!
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7. THE MAIN
STREET OF
KATOWICE
The central street

8. TOURIST
FACILITIES.
SILEZIAN
MUSEUM
Located on the site of a former mine. This is one of the largest museums in
Upper Silesia - in addition to temporary exhibitions, the Silesian Museum
has 7 permanent exhibitions.
The museum's most valuable collections include works by the greatest
Polish artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Stanisław
Wyspianski, Jan Matejko, Józef Chelmonki, Artur Grottger and Jacek
Malczewski.
The ticket costs less than 30 PLN. The museum has an observation deck,
but it is closed in winter.

9. SPODEK
Spodek, the symbol of the city of
Katowice, in the year of its
opening in 1971, was the largest
and most modern sports and
entertainment facility in Poland.
For years, the Spodek was a
place of great artistic and sports
events.

10. RYNEK W
KATOWICACH
Is the central square and landmark of
the Śródmieście district of the Polish
city of Katowice. Its appearance dates
back to the end of the 19th century. The
square has been rebuilt several times,
and to this day it is undergoing some
changes.

11. KOSCIOŁ MARIACKI
The church in Katowice is one of the oldest.
Built in neo-gothic style. A beautiful church,
located on the busiest street of Katowice.
Beautifully lit in the evening.
Inside is a very beautiful interior.

12. SILESIAN INSURGENTS'
MONUMENT (POMNIK
POWSTANCOW SLASKICH)
A monumental monument a little far (500 meters)
from the center of Katowice. Located near the
center, next to the art gallery at the roundabout.
Erected in 1967 in memory of the uprisings of the
Poles against the German authorities in 1919-1921.
The three "wings" symbolize the 3 rebellions.

13. NIKISZOWIEC
This is an amazing place in its own way, because the atmosphere of England reigns here. It is
worth coming here at least for the sake of this area. A unique historic district built in the early
20th century for coal mine workers. The atmosphere is preserved, just wonderful streets.
Several famous Polish films were filmed on them.

14. LEGENDIA SILESIAN
AMUSEMENT PARK
is a permanent amusement park located
within Silesian Park in the center of
the Upper Silesian Metropolitan
Union, Silesia, Poland. If you want to
ride amusement rides or see the city
from above on a Ferris wheel, then you
are here!

15. NATIONAL SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA OF THE
POLISH RADIO
If you have the opportunity to visit this place -
you should definitely do it and enjoy the
beauty of the building and its interior, as well
as the acoustics, which is definitely one of
the best in Europe! It is very popular and
busy - so tickets for major events sell out
quickly. You must look for them in advance!

16. MUSEUM OF
HISTORY
Very beautiful museum! It was a pleasure to
discover this place. Time visit in the
apartments, and for the history of Katowice
very beautiful museography, very interesting
in a pleasant atmosphere (lights, displays,
reading, etc.).

17. YOU CAN FIND UP-TO-DATE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE
WEATHER IN THE CITY BY
CLICKING ON THE LINK:
•Weather
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18. INDUSTRIAL
Heavy industry is still
developing in Katowice -
the basis of the life support
of the city. Developed:
engineering, chemical and
coke industries, mining,
metallurgical industry,
transport industry, energy.

19. VIDEO
REVIEW OF
THE CITY
To see all the beauty of the city, I
suggest watching a short
video about the view

20. HOW TO GET FROM
DABROWA
GORNICZA?
From Katowice to Dabrowa
Gornicza can be reached very
easily and quickly - 15 minutes by
car or 25 minutes by bus. Bus
name -M2

21. SITE OR SOCIAL
NETWORK OF
KATOWICE
• KATOWICE FACEBOOK
All news or additional information
you can find on this site

22. Famous people from Katowice
Krzysztof Krawczyk
Kamil Durczok
Sylwia Lipka

23. TRANSPORT
here is no metro in the city, but there are beautiful
trams and buses, so there are no problems with
transport.

24. SOURCES
• Facebook
• Maps
• Weather
• Facilities
• About city
• Official site
Information taken of:

25. THANK YOU FOR
WATCHING MY
PRESENTATION ABOUT
MY CITY!