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Brynów is a district in Katowice, Poland. It is located in the south-west part of Katowice and is divided into two subdistricts:

Map of Bryn%C3%B3w, Katowice, Poland

  • Brynów - Osiedle Zgrzebnioka is the eastern subdistrict with 7,200 inhabitants (in 2002)
  • Brynów - Załęska Hałda is the western subdistrict with 16,800 inhabitants (in 2002)

    • Brynów borders the following districts of Katowice: Załęże, Osiedle Paderewskiego - Muchowiec, Śródmieście, Ligota - Panewniki, Piotrowice - Ochojec.

    Among the landmarks of Brynów are:

  • Kopalnia Wujek, a coal mine known as the place the government of People's Republic of Poland brutally suppressed workers demonstration in December, 1981.
  • Kościuszko Park, the largest park in the city
  • Church of St. Michael Archangel, located in Kościuszko park, is the oldest building in Katowice (from 1510)
  • Parachute tower, the only one in Poland, place of a battle during the Invasion of Poland

    • History of Brynów, as a village, goes back to the 15th century.

    Brynów has its own train station. There are several major roads and a tram line.

    There are several schools, five churches and three supermarkets in Brynów. A small civilian airport is nearby.

    References

    Brynów Wikipedia
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