Illustration
The archcathedral — light and stone
The story behind the illustration
Pale stone and a monumental dome create a contemplative mood. The inspiration is Katowice’s Cathedral of Christ the King. It is an active place of worship; visits should respect services and parish rules.
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Modernism, townhouses and a wooden church
The Modernism Trail links interwar buildings, including the Drapacz Chmur skyscraper and Silesian Parliament building. A different chapter is the wooden Church of St Michael the Archangel in Kościuszko Park, usually dated to the early sixteenth century. Heritage can speak of established traditions as well as the ambition to be modern.
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