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Silesian Theatre — an evening by the square
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An ornate façade in warm light suggests an evening at the theatre. The Silesian Theatre stands beside Katowice’s market square in a building opened in 1907. The drawing is a free interpretation, not a record of the façade.
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The market square: Katowice in one frame
The square changed with Katowice, including major alterations in the 1960s and 1970s. Around it stand the Silesian Theatre and buildings from different periods. It is a useful starting point for understanding why central Katowice looks unlike the medieval market squares of many Polish towns.
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