Piece: Discover mining history and culture

• The historic shaft of the “Cila” mine is located in Piece.
• Part of the listed former Cecylia ventilation-shaft complex lies in Piece; the main part is in the Czernica district. The complex is listed under monument register number A/1328/84.
• Protected buildings include two roadside chapels on Rydułtowska and the former primary school on the same street.
• The historic former kindergarten building was modernised, given new functions and officially opened on 11 March 2026.
• A municipal report from May 2024 records the official opening of the graduation tower on 23 May.

To understand the place, it is worth distinguishing between its different connections to mining. The historic shaft of the “Cila” mine is a distinct named landmark. Also in Piece is part of the former Cecylia ventilation-shaft complex. Its main part is in the Czernica district. Monument register number A/1328/84 helps identify this protected complex precisely.

Another trace is the mine’s headframe building and winding tower in Piece. It is protected both by the monument register and the heritage list. These mining remains reveal different aspects of the place’s history: the historic shaft, the ventilation-shaft complex, and the headframe building with its winding tower. Visitors interested in industrial and mining history can explore Piece through these structures and their distinct names.

There are also specific clues to Piece’s architectural history beyond its mining heritage. Beside the building at Rydułtowska 40 is a listed roadside chapel dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk. Another protected roadside chapel stands beside the building at Rydułtowska 6. Their different locations help distinguish the two buildings; the dedication is specified for the chapel at number 40.

The listed former primary school is also on Rydułtowska. Along with the chapels, it broadens the picture beyond mining history. This gives your trip a clearly defined cultural theme: protected buildings at specific addresses, rather than one all-encompassing collection of attractions.

A more recent chapter in this architectural history is the historic former kindergarten building. It was extensively modernised, given new functions and officially opened on 11 March 2026. The opening included a monodrama by Dr Jan Krajczok, performed by Małgorzata Krajczok. There was also a discussion with author Dr Norbert Niestolik. Both events were part of the opening day and fit clearly into the history of the renovated building.

The graduation tower broadens the range of themes to include brine and tourism. At its opening, it was described as a tourist attraction; it was also intended to provide a place where people could benefit from the health effects of brine. This description makes the project’s original aims clear without promising brine as a medical treatment.

The recreational area on Rydułtowska, behind building No. 21, is another point of interest for leisure activities. In 2017, it was one of the stops planned for a cycling tour through the municipality of Gaszowice. If you would like to include the area in your plans, check its current condition beforehand. Its role in a tour project at the time and its present-day condition are two different questions.

Discover more destinations: Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Czernica, Jejkowice, Rybnik, Żytna, Bełk, Gaszowice, Zwonowice.

Which parts of the Cecylia ventilation-shaft complex are in Piece?

Part of the listed former complex lies in Piece; the main part is in the Czernica district. The complex is listed in the monument register under A/1328/84.

What is known about the former kindergarten building?

The historic building was modernised, given new functions and officially opened on 11 March 2026. The programme that day included a monodrama and a discussion with an author.

What role did the recreational area play in cycling?

In 2017, the area on Rydułtowska behind building No. 21 was planned as one of the stops on a cycling tour through the municipality of Gaszowice. Check its current condition before making specific plans.

For the broader travel overview: Rybnik.