Dąbrówka Mała, Residential district in northeastern Katowice, Poland.
Dąbrówka Mała is a residential area in northeastern Katowice located at the junction with neighboring municipalities. The district combines apartment buildings with single-family homes in a mixed residential layout.
The area originated from a 15th-century village purchased in 1667 by Jakub Czarnkowski, later known as Dąbrówka-Celary. During World War II, German forces established forced labor camps and carried out executions in this location.
The Saint Anthony Church at the center of the district has been a place of worship since the 19th century and remains important to residents today. The two parks nearby offer green spaces where local people gather and spend time throughout the year.
The district is served by local bus lines connecting to neighboring areas, with a major expressway passing through the southern edge. Visitors should familiarize themselves with the local transit options to navigate the neighborhood.
The district's name comes from a village that adopted its current identity in the late 1600s. Despite its modern urban layout, the area preserves memories of its rural origins through several memorials and monuments.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
