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Kolekcja Minerałów Ziemi Olkuskiej
Olkusz
Historia zapisana w skałach. Tak najkrócej można opisać cel, jaki przyświecał stworzeniu olkuskiej „Kolekcji Minerałów Ziemi Olkuskiej i Skamieniałości Jury Krakowsko-Częstochowskiej”.
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Historic Silver Mine
Tarnowskie Góry
"Tarnowskie Góry was a mining town already in the medieval times. For centuries, mining of silver and lead ores ensured prosperity of its residents. Mining ceased in the 20s of the last century. The Historic Silver Mine and the Open Air Museum of Steam Machines in Tarnowskie Góry invite to a nearly two-kilometer walk along the tourist underground route, as well as to the exhibition devoted to ore mining and the open-air museum with a collection of steam engines and locomotives - mostly from the early twentieth century."
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Silesian Museum
Katowice
The complex of buildings of the Silesian Museum, situated in the former Katowice coal mine, along with other institutions which are being built here will create the so-called Cultural District - the new centre of cultural life for the city. The coal mine "Katowice" operated from the third decade of the nineteenth century until the end of the last century. In total, about 120 million tons of coal were mined. Characteristic old buildings have remained of the mine, many of whom were built as early as the nineteenth century, and each individual building was given the features inspired by the Romanesque and Gothic styles.
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Beskidzki Dom Zielin "Przytulia"
Brenna
Stale rosnąca popularność ziół oraz dziedzictwo przyrodnicze i historyczne naszego regionu zainspirowały do stworzenia unikatowego na skalę kraju obiektu – Beskidzkiego Domu Zielin „Przytulia”. Multimedialna wystawa stała obrazuje funkcjonowanie ziół w kulturze i życiu codziennym górali śląskich. Wokół budynku znajduje się herbarium – ogródek ziołowy. W trakcie zwiedzania przewidziana jest również projekcja filmu promocyjnego oraz degustacja owocowo-ziołowej herbaty breńskiej. Kalendarz wydarzeń pełen jest ziołowych warsztatów, koncertów i spektakli.
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Centrum Pasterskie (the Sheephook Center) in Koniaków
Koniaków
If someone is athirst for highlander culture, whose one of the most important elements is traditional pastoralism, should direct their steps to the Centrum Pasterskie (Sheephook Center) in Koniaków. It is located on the slopes of Mount Ochodzita, a vantage peak in the Silesian Beskid. The farm of Piotr Kohut offers a visit to this typical mountain hut, in which we can see the production of sheep cheese called oscypek and then taste it. We can also buy souvenirs in the local “highlander” shop.
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The Museum "Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park in Chorzów"
Chorzów
One of the tourist sights located in the Silesian Park (formerly the Regional Park of Culture and Recreation) is an open-air museum with an area of 22 hectares, in which there are more than 70 historic buildings. The exhibits collected in the museum come from the five sub-regions of Upper Silesia (the Beskids, the Piedmont, Pszczyna-Rybnik, the Industrial sub-region and Lubliniec) and from Zagłębie (Coal Basin). The Museum "Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park in Chorzów" is on the Wooden Architecture Trail of the Silesia province.
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The Open-Air Museum - "Croft of the Region of Pszczyna"
Pszczyna
One of the attractions of the Historic Park of Pszczyna is the Open-Air Museum - „Croft of the Region of Pszczyna” („Zagroda Wsi Pszczyńskiej”). The museum displays wooden constructions which are exemplary of the timber architecture of the region. Most of them come from the nineteenth century. The open air museum was established in 1975 and in the following years it was gradually being expanded. Currently, there are a dozen objects here. In addition to sightseeing, we can also taste regional dishes in the inn, which is housed in the historic mill. The open air museum is located on the Wooden Architecture Trail of the Silesia province.
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Black Trout Adit
Tarnowskie Góry
"The Black Trout Adit in Tarnowskie Góry is one of the most interesting remains of the centuries-old mining of galena, lead and silver ores in this area. In the nineteenth century, it was built as a drainage tunnel in the mine ""Frederick."" Today, it is a remarkable tourist attraction, offering the longest underground boat rafting in Poland. It is up to 600 meters long! Along the route one can see a spectacular rocky gorge, ""black"" trout and bats. We can also listen to interesting mining stories.
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Stary Młyn - Muzeum Dawnych Rzemiosł
Żarki
Stary Młyn - Muzeum Dawnych Rzemiosł
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Histori Narrow-Gauge Railway Station
Rudy
The Rudy train station is located in the middle of the old narrow-gauge railway line between Gliwice and Racibórz. There is an open air railway museum, with a mile-long stretch of track (along which tourist trains run). It is an attraction on the Industrial Monuments Route. The narrow-gauge railway appeared in Rudy at the end of the nineteenth century. It was in March 1899 that “Kramer and Partners” opened a 23-kilometer railway line from Gliwice through Nieborowice to Rudy and Racibórz Płonia, and three months later, it started carrying passengers.
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Central Museum of Firefighting
Mysłowice
"The origins of the Central Museum of Firefighting in Mysłowice date back to 1974, when a social committee to organize the museum was established. Already after a year, one could see an exhibition house in the building of the old police prison. Since the early 90s of the last century, the museum has been operating in its present location. Everyone will be interested in its great collection of firefighting equipment, uniforms, decorations and medals, anners, archives and many other exhibits."
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Museum of Bread, School and Curiosities
Radzionków
"The Museum of Bread, School and Curiosities in Radzionków is an institution established thanks to the passion of one man, Piotr Mankiewicz. After years of collecting the exhibits, in 2000, he decided to show them to the public. The museum exhibition revolves around the bread - from the process of its formation to its presence in the wider culture. Recently, the owner of the museum expanded its collections for school memorabilia and other miscellaneous."
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