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Katowice Travel Guide: 252 reviews and 474 photos

The travel books don't seem to like Katowice much - but I do ...

It may not have a historic Rynek like many Polish cities, but it's a friendly city with lots of good restaurants, cafes & bars.

As at June 2011 the old train station has been demolished and work is underway on a new one combined with a shopping mall and offices complex - I look forward to seeing that completed as the old station didn't give a good first impression of the city.

There are some general photos of Katowice in my Travelogue below.

  • Last visit to Katowice: Jun 2011
  • Intro Updated Nov 25, 2011
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    ligaya Dec 15, 2007 at 10:35 AM Report Abuse

    nice info for my next destination. polska......... thanks.

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    tini58de Jun 10, 2007 at 10:16 PM Report Abuse

    What made you go to Katowice?? Very nice page! I will be there next weekend!

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    Hexepatty Aug 12, 2006 at 10:06 AM Report Abuse

    You have a fantastic eye for photography. I've always appreciated a good balanced field of vision, Ben. ; ) Great tips, too.... Cheers!

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    Diana75 Mar 15, 2006 at 12:48 AM Report Abuse

    Very nice page and pictures. Seems that Katowice is worth a visit.

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    Jim_Eliason Nov 19, 2005 at 4:57 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks for pointing out this hidden gem.

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    magor65 Jul 27, 2005 at 1:21 PM Report Abuse

    It's true that Katowice is not a very touristic place, but you show it from a nice angle. Well done!

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    mignonne Jul 26, 2005 at 6:43 AM Report Abuse

    Hi ben,you've got a very nicely done-up page of Katowice-I was also at the museum and Chorzow zoo as well. You've really projected this city very well! ;-) Cheers!

  • Calliegal Jun 26, 2005 at 7:57 AM Report Abuse

    Katowice is a very old coal mining town. Heavy steel industry there. When Solidarity took over the pollution was so bad that the govt gave gasmasks to all the people living there. Many people have emmigrated. Heavy German influence.

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    tpal Mar 22, 2005 at 1:57 PM Report Abuse

    Hi Ben, It may not be popular but it seemed that many of of the road signs out of Krakow used Katowice for their reference point. It's all interesting...Tom

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    vysnaite Dec 27, 2004 at 1:58 PM Report Abuse

    I've passed by Katowice a couple of times, this time I'm going to see it - will be there for New Year! =)

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