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Jerzy Ziętek Silesian Park in Chorzów, until recently known as the Regional Park of Culture and Recreation, is called "green lungs" of the industrial aglomeration. It covers more than 600 acres. Everyone will find here something for themselves, from relaxing walks to mass events. There are many attractions in the park , such as the Planetarium (the largest and oldest in Poland), the Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park, the Silesian Stadium, the Legendia Silesian Amusement Park (the largest in Poland), and the Rose Garden.

The Nicolaus Copernicus Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory in Chorzów is the oldest and largest of its kind in Poland. Each of us probably knows from school textbooks the distinctive dome of the building, which is also the largest projection screen in Poland, with a diameter of 23 m! Thanks to the projector, which weighs 2 tons (!), and the largest refractor telescope of a 30-inch diameter lens in Poland, we can admire the Universe.

The Silesian Zoological Garden in Chorzow is one of the many attractions that can be benefit from the Silesian Park. Thanks to its great location in the center of the Silesian agglomeration, it is a crowded place visited by numerous inhabitants of the region and many tourists (about 400 thousand guests per year!). You will find here more than 2500 animals from all over the world. Besides,there are a mini-zoo and the Dinosaur Rock Valley, which attract the youngest.

The Sports and Recreation Club "Trial" is located in the famous Park of Silesia in Katowice, which is an oasis of greenery extending between this city and Katowice. The club offers both riding lessons and the development of sporting ambitions. Every year the "Trial" organizes the General Jerzy Ziętek Regional Competition of Horse Jumping, as well as the Competition for the Cup of the Silesian Voivode. Besides, there are trips, rallies and riding schools.

The Silesian Stadium in Chorzów is one of the "legends" of Polish football. The idea of building the stadium appeared in the interwar period, but it was not until the 50s of the last century, when it was erected. Once it was opened in 1956, it was the largest facility of its kind in the country. It could accommodate more than 100,000 spectators. A lot of football matches and speedway competitions held on the stadium have gone down in history. Currently, the stadium is being under reconstruction.

Hotel Diament Stadion Śląski**, is located in the sports complex stadium. The hotel has meeting rooms, providing training, banquets, special events.

Hotel is located at the area of Silesian Park. Good location of the Skaut Hotel makes it attractive for organizers of the trips, of the so-called „green schools” for children from the countryside and for freelance tourists.

Best Western Premier Katowice 4-star Hotel, belonging to the Best Western international hotel chain, is the first Best Western hotel in the Silesian region. The Hotel is located close to Silesian Park, Katowice City Center, Chorzów and Siemianowice Śląskie.

The restaurant is located within the Provincial Park of Culture and Recreation in Chorzow, a short distance from the Silesian Planetarium.

Restaurant Villa Gardena was founded with a passion for quality of life . |It is a great place for lovers of fine food, great wine and great atmosphere. Dishes are prepared with carefully selected products and all pasta made by hand. Quality is of paramount importance. We want to make time spent in our restaurant a real pleasure and feasting.

Marysin Manor Park Restaurant, is located within the Provincial Park of Culture and Recreation in Chorzow.

Located in the heart of the Provincial Park of Culture and Recreation - Fishing Village offers fried and grilled fish.