Audio Guide of the Wojciech Korfanty Statue

The statue stands in Market Square in Katowice (Rynek), a public space open 24 hours a day. You can visit freely at any time. To get there, use public transport to Plac Wolności (tram lines 6, 11, 16, 43, 46) or Katowice Rynek station (bus 30, 73, 830N). More info at: Katowice Tourist Office

Yes, it is completely free, as it is a public outdoor monument. No tickets or reservations are required. You only need to go to the square to see it.

A visit takes between 15 and 30 minutes. It is ideal to combine it with other nearby points of interest such as Christ the King Cathedral or the Silesian Museum for a themed historical route.

He was a key Polish leader in the Silesian Uprisings (1919-1921) who fought for this region to be incorporated into Poland. The statue, inaugurated in 2006, commemorates his role in national history. More details at: Silesian Museum

We recommend spring (April-June) or autumn (September-October). Avoid very cold winters (-10°C is common). The best times are mornings (9:00-11:00) or sunset, when the monument has excellent lighting.

Yes, the monument stands in a fully flat, paved pedestrian square. Nearby sidewalks have ramps, and public transport includes accessible vehicles (lines 43 and 830N).

Within less than 1 km are: Silesian Museum (20 minutes on foot), Silesian Philharmonic (8 minutes), and Christ the King Cathedral (15 minutes). See map: Visit Katowice

1) Read about the Silesian Uprisings before you go 2) Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the historic center 3) Use the benches in the square to observe details such as the plaques with Korfanty’s quotes on the base.