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In Katowice, everyone can find shops to fit their taste. One of the biggest shopping centers in Poland, Silesia City Center, is open in this city. Inside, there are almost 850 shops. The shopping center is distinguished by not only a variety of goods for sale but also a very interesting design. There are more than a hundred shops with clothing, interesting pavilions with souvenirs, and popular book stores. After shopping, visitors can head to restaurants or a cinema. There is also an attractive relaxation area with a fountain. Another popular shopping center, Galeria Katowicka, is located not far from the railway station. As a rule, this is the shopping center that tourists visit most often. Galeria Katowicka is also targeted at travelers in many ways, so it is a good place to shop for souvenirs, clothing, and cosmetics by local manufacturers. As the shopping center offers primarily goods made in Poland, it has quite affordable prices. Women should pay their attention to shops that offer underwear and cosmetics, while men will find it interesting to visit electronics shops. Rawa Park shopping center is a no less interesting place. It also offers gorgeous souvenirs and items in the national style. For travelers, it may be interesting to pay their attention to handmade clothing and accessories, as well as attractive clothing and home textiles made from natural materials. There are several food shops that offer popular national delicacies. There is another great place … Read further

Our guide to Katowice

Travel guide to Katowice

The city has preserved many interesting architectural structures of various times, among which the beautiful Goldstein Palace. The palace was built in the second half of the 19th century for the Goldstein brothers, who owned several sawmills and at that time, were among the wealthiest inhabitants of the city. The beautiful palace in the Neo-Renaissance style initially drew attention with its exquisite decoration. … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

There is another great place to shop for delicacies in Katowice - BioBazar Huta Baildon. This is a popular farmer’s market that is open in a gorgeous historic building made of red brick. The market is not big, but the choice of products is always fantastic. Tourists will be pleased to find freshly baked bread, fresh vegetables and fruit, homemade wine, honey, herbal blends, and other unique products by local … Open

Advices for travellers

4. There are many places in the city, where visitors can pay by credit cards. Non-cash payments are accepted in most shops, restaurants and gas stations. Cash will be important only for tourists who expect to make purchases in open air markets, or who want to visit small shops and restaurants located away from the city center. 5. Tourists should keep in mind that exchanging currency using the … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Marysin Dwór and Karcma pod Strzechom are also very popular restaurants dedicated to the national cuisine. These are the best places to try popular and authentic dishes. Fans of Italian cuisine will certainly fall in love with the restaurant called La Grotta. You will find it near the center of the city. True gourmets and fans of exotic culinary will never find a better place to stay than Restauracja a Dong that … Open

Cultural excursion through Katowice - things to see

The Concert Hall of Silesia is one of the most beautiful historic buildings of the 19th century in the city. The hall often hosts various concerts of classical music and performances of world famous musicians. Therefore, all fans of classical music will be genuinely delighted with visiting this place. A walk around the city will also bring a lot of unforgettable memories. A large number of interesting old buildings … Open

Katowice sightseeing

Classical music connoisseurs should visit Silesia Concert Hall that often conducts concerts of famous European artists. On Tuesdays here take place solo concerts and on Fridays you can attend the concerts of the Philharmonic Orchestra. International Club of Books and Printed Press has become a famous cultural center where often take place various events – music performances, exhibitions and expositions. While … Open

Poland - moving around the country

Please note that tickets for fast or slow trains are bought not based on a specific train but on the route itself and it is valid only within a day. Tickets on the other types of trains are purchased in accordance with their class. If trains offer a reservation service, then you can buy a ticket for them only at the ticket offices. Almost all trains have comfortable classy dining wagon (wagon restaurant) where you can buy not only small snacks but also have a full lunch. Passengers under the age of 26 are entitled to a discount of twenty percent. The others can buy train tickets without presenting a means of identification. Please note that if it happens that during the ride the passenger loses his tickets before the moment of inspection, he or she will be written a fairly large fine. To economize on trips, you can buy a weekend ticket and make unlimited trips with it. Please be informed that commuter trains run in many cities. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Poland

There are quite a lot of cheerful folk festivals in Poland. On January 21 and 22, Grandmother's Day and Grandfather's Day are celebrated. On this day, it is customary to bring presents and pay a maximum attention to relatives. The whole family necessarily gathers at a large table, even if they don’t do that on other days. May 26, is the Mother's Day. Children visit their mothers with traditional bunches of flowers. November 30, is the Day of Andrzejki. This national holiday is one of the most popular among young people. In the evening, they arrange parties, where it’s common to read the fortune. The melted wax is poured into the cold water, and the outlines of the resulting figure determine the future. The New Year's Eve in Poland is called Sylvester, in honor of St. Sylvester. He has captured the Leviathan, which has been supposed to break free on New Year's Eve. That didn't happen. Since then, local residents are celebrating this event. It’s common to wear masquerade costumes. … Open

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