City guide
Gliwice, Southern Poland’s Industrial and Cultural City
Gliwice lies on the Kłodnica River in the Upper Silesian industrial area, about 25 km west of Katowice. It is known for the 110-metre wooden Gliwice Radio Tower, a unique historical structure from 1935. The city’s districts range from central Śródmieście to industrial Łabędy and suburban Ostropa.
Fast facts
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Silesian Voivodeship
- Population
- Approx. 180,000
- Founded
- 13th century
- Known for
- Radio Tower, historic city center, industrial museums, cultural festivals
Gliwice is a city in southern Poland’s Silesian Voivodeship, part of a large industrial and metropolitan region.
It serves as a local center with over 20 administrative districts that reflect its varied character.
The city has a distinctive architectural heritage including the world’s tallest wooden structure, the Gliwice Radio Tower. In summer, Gliwice functions as a base for trips to the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, a notable natural area north of the city. The nearby Katowice Airport connects the area internationally.
Gliwice Radio Tower
Visit the 110-metre wooden radio tower built in 1935, notable as one of the tallest wooden constructions worldwide.
Śródmieście & Łabędy
Explore central Śródmieście for city life and contrast it with the industrial character of Łabędy to the south.
Trail of the Eagles’ Nests
Use Gliwice as a base to access the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland’s castles and limestone cliffs during the summer months.
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