Gliwice, Educational and industrial center in Upper Silesia, Poland
Description
Gliwice is a city in southwestern Poland that spreads along the Kłodnica River in the Silesian Voivodeship. The medieval street network leads to a central market square surrounded by multi-story townhouses and shops.
History
The settlement emerged in the 13th century under Polish dukes and received city rights shortly after. Following centuries under Habsburg and Prussian administration, it returned to Polish authority in 1945.
Culture
The name comes from a Slavic word meaning clay or loam, reflecting the natural resources once found in the area. Today, Gothic church towers and brick facades from different centuries shape the cityscape, while parks and green spaces between residential neighborhoods invite walking.
Practical
The city sits at the junction of two motorways, making arrivals from different directions straightforward. Pedestrians find the old town compact and manageable, with most points of interest reachable on foot.
Did you know?
A wooden tower on the city outskirts rises 110 meters (about 360 feet) and ranks as the tallest timber structure worldwide. Today the structure serves as a museum and recalls its former role as a broadcasting station.
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Gliwice Radio Tower
2.7 km
Funzeum
4.6 km
Municipal Palm House in Gliwice
826 m
Gliwice Cathedral
317 m
Gliwice Castle
146 m
Hafen Gliwice
4.2 km
Saint Bartholomew church in Gliwice
2 km
All Saints church in Gliwice
162 m
Gliwice coal mine
2.2 km
Palace in Szałsza
6.2 km
Culture and Recreation Park in Gliwice
3.6 km
Villa Caro in Gliwice
185 m
Muzeum w Gliwicach
187 m
Faun Fountain in Gliwice
360 m
Holy Trinity church in Gliwice
324 m
Former Weichmann's Textile House
121 m
Neptune Fountain in Gliwice
11 m
Church of the Assumption of Mary in Gliwice
1.3 km
Gliwice Town Hall
10 m
Exaltation of the Holy Cross church in Gliwice
663 m
Fryderyk Chopin Park
771 m
Jewish ceremonial hall
2.2 km
9 Strzody Street in Gliwice
592 m
Saint George church in Gliwice
5 km
Old church of St. Bartheomeo in Gliwice
1.9 km
Maciej shaft complex in Zabrze
5.9 km
Saint Barbara church in Gliwice
489 m
Synagogue in Gliwice
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