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The Jewish Cemetery in Katowice
Since its beginnings in 1865, the history of the industrial city of Katowice was inextricably linked to the presence of Jews. At that time, the Jewish community gained great importance, both in the economic and in social life. In 1868, the young Jewish community founded its cemetery at Kozielska Street. There are 1,500 graves preserved to this day, among them the beautiful tombs of the distinguished Jewish families of the Gruenfeldsów, Goldsteins, Panofskys, and many others.
Location
street Nas Osiekiem 4
40-001 Katowice
Commune: Katowice
Tourist region: Upper Silesian Agglomeration
Location: in the city/town
Contact data
: 32 253 77 42
General Information
: historic cemeteries
Prices & amenities
: admission free
Availability
: whole year
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The church of Saints Peter and Paul in Katowice was built in
the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, as the seat
of the second Roman Catholic parish in the city. The
designer of the church was Joseph Ebers, a building advisor to the diocese from Wrocław.
The neo-Gothic church is made of brick, on a Latin cross
plan. Interestingly, in the years 1925-1957, it served as the
cathedral church of the diocese of Katowice
The buildings housing the District Court offices in Katowice and a former prison complex (now a remand center) are located in the city center, in the vicinity of the intersection of Andrzeja and Mikołowska Streets. The building, which originally housed the Royal District Court, consists of two parts built in 1889 and 1913 respectively. At the turn of the twentieth century, a complex of the prison buildings with the residences of the prison governor and guards were also erected in the vicinity.
In 1934, the construction of the building housing the Tax Office was completed in Katowice. The building was a sensation on a European scale, Not only was this "skyscraper" tall, but it was also the tallest 17-storey
building in Poland and one of the tallest in Europe. It was erected in the then revolutionary construction of steel frame technology.
The architectural design was prepared by Tadeusz Kozlowski, and the steel construction was designed professor Stefan Bryła.
The church of Saint Casimir in Katowice was built between
1930 and 1933, as a garrison church serving the soldiers of
the 23 Infantry Division of the Polish Army stationed in the
city. The church was the first religious building in the country
built in the style of simplified modernism, or functionalism.
Its designers were Leon d'Arma Dietz and Jan Zarzycki. The
interior is decorated in the Art Deco style.
The Goldstein Villa in Katowice, also known as the Palace of the Goldsteins, or the Palace of the Industrialists, is a neo-Renaissance building, located in the western part of downtown Katowice, on the corner of today’s Jan Matejko Street and Plac Wolności (Freedom Square - formerly Wilhelmsplatz). It was built by Abraham and Józef Goldstein in 1872. They were rich Jews who came from the area annexed by Russia, and who for some time ran businesses in Upper Silesia.
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Accommodation
Od kilku lat panuje moda na Śląsk i to, co śląskie. Do tej pory kojarzony z węglem i brudem region od dłuższego czasu usilnie walczy z tym stereotypem. Boutique Hostel Patria w ten trend się wpisuje, będąc zarazem jedną z najciekawszych i najodważniejszych eksperymentów designerskich w Katowicach.
Hostel Litteris is located in the city center, close to the Main Railway Station. Hostel provides 5 double rooms with full of partial bathroom facilities. Guests can also enjoy kitchen, TV and wireless Internet facilities.
Hostel Katowice Centrum is located in the Katowice city center (Andrzeja 19 St.) – just next to the Main Railway Station. Hostel offers 50 beds in a 1- 2-, 3-, 4- and 8- bedded rooms. All dorms have security lockers. Hostel facilities include free Internet access (Wi-FI) and there a computer station for free.
Gastronomy
Niezwykłe miejsce łączące coctail-bar z nowoczesną restauracją.
Restaurant Plackarnia Grandma, located in the shopping mall Silesia City Center.
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