Zabytkowe osiedle górnicze Nikiszowiec

The Historic Nikiszowiec Mining Estate is a unique residential complex in Katowice, designed by German architects Emil and Georg Zillmann between 1908 and 1912.

This gem of industrial architecture, declared a Monument of History in 2011, impresses with its distinctive red window recesses, brick facades and cohesive style.

A walk through Nikiszowiec is a trip back in time - you can admire the neo-baroque St. Anne's Church, the historic mangle or the charming Liberation Square with its flower mosaic. Free audioguides available at the Katowice History Museum allow you to learn more about this self-sufficient mining community and its fascinating history.