Upper Silesian Industrial Region, Industrial region in Katowice, Poland.
The Upper Silesian Industrial Region extends across 3,200 square kilometers between the Vistula and Oder rivers, forming Poland's largest urban concentration.
During the late 19th century, this region transformed into a major industrial center through rapid development of coal mining and metallurgical production.
The region carries influences from Polish, German, and Czech cultures, reflected in local architecture, traditions, and industrial heritage sites.
Multiple active coal mines operate in the region under management of companies like Katowicki Holding Węglowy and Kompania Węglowa.
The area contains a network of interconnected municipalities that function as a single economic unit with Katowice as its central administrative hub.
GPS coordinates: 50.25000,19.00000
Latest update: June 7, 2025 21:51
Parachute Tower Katowice
662 m
Kościuszko Park
706 m
Church of SS. Peter and Paul in Katowice
810 m
Pałac Młodzieży w Katowicach
948 m
Unikato
503 m
Hala Parkowa w Katowicach
920 m
Katowice motive power depot
945 m
Wujek Coal Mine Museum
952 m
Katowicka Hałda
181 m
19 Poniatowskiego Street in Katowice
807 m
Stadion AWF Katowice
949 m
Silesian Freedom and Solidarity Centre
957 m
Dom Służewca
771 m
Discalced Carmelite nuns convent in Katowice
871 m
37 Raciborska Street in Katowice
550 m
Kościół Podwyższenia Krzyża Świętego w Katowicach
782 m
Monument to Jerzy Kukuczka in Katowice
206 m
29 Józefa Poniatowskiego Street in Katowice
900 m
5 Koszarowa Street in Katowice
472 m
48 Raciborska Street in Katowice
526 m
Zespół parku im. T. Kościuszki
810 m
Park im. T. Kościuszki (Południowy)
810 m
Saints Peter and Paul rectory in Katowice
827 m
Ogród przy ul. Barbary 25 w Katowicach
563 m
Przedszkole
554 m
Altana w Parku Kościuszki w Katowicach
702 m
Bandshell in Kościuszko Park in Katowice
824 m
Ogrodzenie kościoła św. Piotra i Pawła w Katowicach
779 mReviews
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