To this commentator, the word – Silesia – takes one to the World of Jules Verne, or even the World of Progressive Rock – Rick Wakeman – Journey to the Centre of The Earth.
One can visit the Mining Museum adjacent to the Spodek Stadium which dominates the skyline outside Rynek and go underground, not quite to the Centre.
The Architecture of the Town Centre has been restored to the Classic Eastern European Grandeur, it has a charm. Beyond, well, forgive them, or blame the Socialist Ideology which was enforced upon this land from 1945 until Solidarnosk.
Katowice, not the most obvious of destinations, without a Pendragon gig it may well have been overlooked. Hector’s most recent visit was in 2022 to see the reformed – Porcupine Tree – perform at Spodek.
Great Food at Great Prices. Outstanding Bier at most affordable Prices. Biala Malpa Absudalna and Browariat should keep most discerning appreciators of Bier amused for a day.
Regal dining at Krysztalowa is no more, those of us who visited this wonderful traditional restaurant shall never forget it.
Recommended Venues:
Browariat – Francuska 11 40-015 Katowice
Absurdalna – Dworcowa 3, 40-012 Katowice
Biala Malpa – 3 Maja 38 40-097 Katowice
Kontynuacja – Staromiejska 8, 40-013 Katowice (closed)
Restaurants
Krysztalowa Restauracja – ul Warszwawska 5 Katowice (closed)
Restauracja Indyjska Masala House – Mickiewicza 32, 40-085 Katowice
Buddha – ul Drzmaly 9, 40-059, Katowice
Icy & Spicy – ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 10, Katowice