Wodzisław Śląski

The city spans between the Vistula and Oder rivers, with the Leśnica and Zawadka waterways flowing through its nine administrative districts.

Established in 1257 by Duke Władysław of Opole, the settlement emerged from the merger of three Slavic communities in the 10th and 11th centuries.

The Gothic Holy Trinity Church and 17th-century monastery stand as principal religious monuments, accompanied by the municipal museum, library, and cinema.

Located 48 kilometers southwest of Katowice and 10 kilometers from the Czech border, Wodzisław Śląski serves as the administrative center of Wodzisław County.

The city transformed from a coal mining center to a diversified urban area after the closure of its last mine in 2001, marking the end of industrial mining.

Location: Wodzisław County

Inception: 1257

Shares border with: Gmina Godów, Gmina Gorzyce, Gmina Lubomia, Gmina Marklowice, Gmina Mszana, Pszów, Radlin

Website: http://wodzislaw-slaski.com.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.00000,18.45000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07