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Tour with a local Silesian with both Polish and German origins. This ensures that you will be provided with the most objective information on region possible. The tour contains historical, architectural and artistic aspects of the district. You will see mineschafts, residential, service and sacral area of the district. You will admire murals made by local artists. At the end of the tour you will see a typical Silesian house from inside and outside and artworks of "Silesian Salvador Dali". During the tour our caring guide will familiarize you with the history of the region and the district. Warm tea gratis!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the St. Anna's Church in Nikiszowiec. The church is located on the central square (Plac Wyzwolenia) in Nikiszowiec.
Itinerary
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1
Welcome to Nikiszowiec - the historical relic and place of tribute to local ethnicity.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Square of Zillmans - the architects of Nikiszowiec. Getting to know general idea, purpose and architectural plan of the district and the nearby areas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Passing to common portals in the Liberation Square. Getting to know the urban planning of the district (division to quarters, purpose of each quarter, structure of buildings). Getting to know the daily routines of its inhabitants.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Passing to the residential area of the district. Guide's explanation on how the daily life of Nikiszowiec's inhabitants used to look like and how it looks nowadays. Passing to several quarters and its interior gardens. Getting to know the situation of Nikiszowiec in the times of World War 1 and during Silesian Uprisings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Passing to the "Silesian Embassy". Finding out the meaning of the interwar period - times of the Autonomous Region of Silesia. Getting to know the situation of Silesia in World War 2 and changes brought by communism to Nikiszowiec.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Passing to the former coal mine - the place of work of Nikiszowiec's inhabitants. Seeing the historic railway which used to transport industrial materials and people between industrial estates of Silesia.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Seeing the contemporary paintings of Nikiszowiec, Katowice and Silesia Region. Silesian legends and mythical creatures and their depictions in art.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Passing next to historical Nikiszowiec's school.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
The square of Janów District Artists. Admiring colourful murals - reproductions of artworks of top artists from Nikiszowiec.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Seeing the interiors of typical flat in Nikiszowiec. Admiring the original artworks of Janów Group artists, depicting the daily and festive life of Nikiszowiec. Admiring surrealistic artworks of "Silesian Slavador Dali".
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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