Brothers Hospitallers Hospital in Katowice, Medical heritage monument in Bogucice district, Katowice, Poland.
The Brothers Hospitallers Hospital is a medical complex featuring distinctive architectural design from the late 1800s. The structure displays period-specific details and character typical of healthcare institutions built during that era.
The institution began serving patients in 1871 and added its main building in 1874 to expand healthcare capacity. This founding period coincided with Katowice's rapid growth as an industrial and mining center.
The hospital reflects the Brothers Hospitallers' mission to serve the sick as an act of faith and community care. This religious purpose shaped the institution's identity and remains visible in how the facility operates alongside its medical functions today.
The hospital operates as an active medical facility and can be viewed from outside, though interior access may be limited. The location in the Bogucice district is walkable and situated within an established residential neighborhood.
The complex merges the original religious mission with modern medical services, setting it apart from purely secular hospitals of its era. This blend of spiritual purpose and clinical practice was noteworthy for healthcare in the region.
Location: Bogucice
Location: Katowice
Inception: 1871
Part of: Zespół konwentu bonifratrów i szpitala miejskiego nr 1
Website: http://bonifratrzy.pl/index.php?option=18&action=news_list&cat_id=155&menu_id=264&page=52
GPS coordinates: 50.26840,19.03970
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02
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