Gliwice

Gliwice is a city in the Silesian Voivodeship of southern Poland, with a population of 175,102 in 2021. It's part of Metropolis GZM centred on Katowice and is industrial. Nevertheless it has a well-restored old town and many historical sights.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gliwice Castle and Gliwice railway station.

Gliwice Castle

Castle

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The so-called Piasts' Castle in Gliwice, southern Poland, dates back to the mid-14th century. It consists of a tower from 1322, which was originally part of the city walls, and an adjoining building which was probably an armory.

Gliwice railway station

Railway station

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Gliwice railway station is a junction railway station in the city centre of Gliwice in the Silesian Voivodeship. The railway station in Gliwice is the second largest railway station in the Upper Silesian urban area and is part of the system of rail transport in Gliwice.

Gliwice Cathedral

Church

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The Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral also called Gliwice Cathedral is the name given to a Catholic church that serves as the cathedral of Gliwice, Poland, in the central district of the city.