Swierklaniec – Zespół pałacowy is located in the surrounding area of Piekary Śląskie. This is particularly relevant if a palace complex is of personal travel interest. Also located in the surrounding area are Chorzów – Śląski Ogród Zoologiczny, Park Grabek, Park Alfred and Park Jordana.
Culture and history
The wider regional surroundings of Piekary Śląskie also include Będzin – Zamek, Pałac Wilhelma and Pałac Schöna Środula.
Geographical classification
Kozłowa Góra is a district of Piekary Śląskie in the northern part of the city.
Pilgrimage and religious heritage
The Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Bartholomew stands in Piekary ÅšlÄ…skie and is part of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Justice and Social Love.
The church attracts pilgrims seeking prayer, healing and reflection. For generations, people from Upper Silesia and beyond have come to this church in faith. It is also associated with pilgrimages for prayer, healing and reflection.
Getting there
Katowice International Airport is approximately 25 km from Piekary ÅšlÄ…skie. Bytom railway station is about 6 km from the basilica.
Further history
Kozłowa Góra has a documented local history featuring a former castle site, a manor chapel from 1811 to 1828 and a church built in 1937.
You can book a hotel in Deutsch-Piekarn.
