Top Things to do in Silesia Province
What to do and see in Silesia Province, Southern Poland: The Best Museums
The Province of Silesia (German: Provinz Schlesien; Polish: Prowincja Śląska; Silesian: Prowincyjŏ Ślōnskŏ) was a province of the German Kingdom of Prussia, existing from 1815 to 1919, when it was divided into the Upper and Lower Silesia provinces, and briefly again from 1938 to 1941. As a Prussian province, Silesia became part of the German Empire during the Prussian-led unification of Germany in 1871. The provincial capital was Breslau (present-day Wrocław, Poland).
Restaurants in Silesia Province
1. Guitar History Museum
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
Exhibition presents collection of necked plucked chordophones - lutes from the whole World. On most of the instruments it is possible to play with a company of two fascinates. A place full of tones, printings, stories, melodies... Entry after previous arrangement by phone.
2. Elektrownia Contemporary Art Gallery
3. Kolejkowo - Wonderful world in miniature!
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
We will take you for a journey through the miniature world in Kolejkowo. The creators of Kolejkowo have built a huge and vibrant model picturing the wonderful Silesia. They have made huge efforts to imitate as precisely as they could the reality and the life of the miniature inhabitants of Kolejkowo who are shown in a variety of daily situations. In Kolejkowo you will have a chance to observe the rural life and accompany tourists during their mountain expeditions. You will also take part in a rescue operation and play roles of foresters, skiers, buyers, construction workers, circus artists or sunbathers.
4. Treasures of the Earth / Mineral Museum
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
5. Sports trophies of Adam Malysz
6. Museum of Magic Realism (Villa "Ochorowiczowka")
7. Chlebowa Chata
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Chlebowa Chata invites you on meeting with polish tradition. We shows how life looks like 50-100 years ago on a polish countryside. We present i.e.: necessary equipment of a house, a way "from a little grain to a loaf of bread, traditional production of a butter and cottage cheese, interesting facts from life of bees Whole presentation finishes with a degustation of handmade products: flatbread additionally with lard, butter, honey and a crop coffee. It's very important to contact with us before arrive and make appointment on a lesson / presentation.
8. Muzeum Miniaturowej Sztuki Profesjonalnej Henryk Jan Dominiak w Tychach
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Muzeum Miniaturowej Sztuki Profesjonalnej Henryk Jan Dominiak collects, archives and displays the works of professional artists from all over the world. The museum collection comprises of: 1. Paintings, Drawings and Graphics. 2. Sculptures and Ceramics. 3. Historical objects from areas of Ethnography, Phaleristics and Vexillology. 4. White Arm and Uniforms.
9. Radiostacja Gliwice
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By MathiasS75
It is a symbol of Gliwice. it's located far from the centre, in the north, but you can reach it by bus. It was built in the 30's, and is made entirely of wood. With height of 111,1 m it is the highest wooden construction in Europe. The terrain around it is nicely kept and there's a small museum. The tower is illuminated. It used to look nicer when it was covered in special paint, but not anymore. The radiostation is reknown for the Gliwice (Gleiwitz) provocation. Before ww2 the city belonged to Germany, but was just across the border and had a Polish minority. Hitler needed an excuse to invade Poland in 1939, so he made some provocations, staging a Polish attack, the most reknown of which is the provocation in Gliwice. Germans staged a Polish uprising and attack on the radiostation, broadcasted a message and left a dead body of a local Polish activist, earlier killed. That's why it is claimed that world war 2 started in Gliwice. Sadly, in few decades the wood will grow too old and the radiostation will fall apart, so hurry up with the visit.
10. Muzeum Zamkowe w Pszczynie
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4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By TassieTravellers99 - Launceston, Australia
This large castle is set at the head of a beautiful park and borders the local town square. The tour was self guided with an excellent audio guide and information boards along the way. The armoury in the basement was an extensive collection over several rooms and was our personal highlight but the Mirror Room and the chambers of the prince and Daisy were also well presented. Separate to the main palace are the stables which house a couple of old coaches and an extensive photography exhibition that complimented the castle tour. The only drawbacks were the need to wear slippers for the tour and the number of security staff following your every move was excessive. Note that despite the website being silent bags of any size beyond a small handbag must be checked before entering. Well worth setting aside a couple of hours.
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