Background on Gliwice

Of all the industrial abortions covered by this guide, Gliwice certainly has the most potential - what with its resemblance of a Polish city you could possibly imagine yourself spending some time in. Unlike other cities in the Upper Silesian Metropolitan area, Gliwice actually has a historic cultural centre with a proper Rynek as its nucleus, surrounded by a wealth of spires, monuments, fountains and turn of the century masterpieces. Certainly, Kraków this aint - and just as evident to the eye of visitors will be Gliwice's industrial heritage - but a journey from Katowice to Gliwice, though it won't overwhelm you, is still likely to summon the declaration, "Alright, this is a bit more like it." Anyone searching for a diamond amongst the debris and dross of Silesia will find themselves richly rewarded in Gliwice.