Zawodzie, Residential district in Katowice, Poland.
Zawodzie is a residential district in central-eastern Katowice where modern apartment buildings stand alongside former industrial structures. The area combines residential zones with educational facilities and maintains strong transport links that connect it to the wider city.
The settlement began in the late 1600s as a farming colony under Bogucice, its name marking its location beyond the Rawa River. Over the 20th century it became an industrial center before transforming into a modern residential area in recent decades.
The University of Economics maintains its main campus here, bringing student life and academic activity to the neighborhood. This educational presence shapes daily life and gives the district a youthful, intellectual character.
The district has good public transport access including Katowice Zawodzie railway station and multiple bus routes serving the area. Visitors can find local shops, restaurants, and services spread throughout the neighborhood for daily needs.
The area once housed major factories like the Helios Light Bulb Factory and the Silesian Porcelain Works, some of which still stand today. These remnants tell the story of industrial transformation and show how factory towns are reinventing themselves.
Location: Katowice
GPS coordinates: 50.25848,19.04491
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28
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