Palowice: Hotels and Accommodation
A prominent landmark in the history of Palowice is Gichta: it is the surviving furnace ruin of the former Waleska ironworks, which operated in the Lanuch area near Palowice and ceased production in 1855. For travellers interested in industrial history, Gichta offers a tangible point of reference. You can book a hotel in Palowice.
Culture and History
Palowice -Dworek is located in the immediate vicinity of Palowice. Chudow -Castle from the 16th century is situated in the surrounding area of Palowice.
In the wider regional surroundings of Palowice are Noma Residence - Hunting Lodge, Pless Castle, Chorzów - Silesian Zoological Garden, Halda Szarlota [Rydułtowy], Borek [Petrovice u Karviné] and Dembina [Dolní Lutyně-Věřňowice].
Palowice has been documented since 1308 and has a long history of changing land ownership, which also included ownership by the Winckler family.
Nature
Palowice lies in the basin of the Ruda and smaller watercourses. The forests to the south, east and west are part of the Cistercian Landscape Compositions of Rudy Wielkie Landscape Park. The southern area is known as the Palowice Lakeland; large ponds lie there in the valley of the Jesionka stream.
The Palowice Lakeland associated with the village includes the Garbocz, Łanuch and Jesionka ponds on the eastern edge of a large forest complex.
The ponds of Palowice support wetland plants, water lilies and various bird species. Notable oaks also line the old road connecting Palowice and Żory.
Activities
A red cycling route numbered 305 connects Palowice with Żory.
A circular hiking trail listed as “Palowice - Dworek – Lake Gichta” starts in Palowice.
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