OLD TOWN -
REVITALIZED BY ITS GREENERY

Over 650 years of history has left plenty of absorbing traits in the culture of Mysłowice, such as the medieval architecture of the market and the imposing silhouette of the Church of Saint Mary's Birth, usually referred to as St. Mary's Church. A lot is happening in the part of Mysłowice called the Old Town. Following the Town Council resolution "Study of Conditions and Directions for Planning the Development of Mysłowice", various actions are being taken aimed at reviving this area of the town. The present stage based on the restoration of the market and Grunwaldzka Street which leads to the market, was preceded by archaeological research which will allow, for instance, the exact locating of the place where until the mid 19th century the Town Hall was situated. These works will soon lead to a superb exposition of this historical area encompassing three locations: Grunwaldzka Street - Wolności Square - Town Hall.

The history, our interesting past, is one of the attractive aspects of the "Three Emperors' Triangle" town, referred to by this name due to the convergence of the Czarna Przemsza and Biała Przemsza rivers, and of the borders of the three annexed states in the mid 19th century. However, the town does not live only in the past. The image of a gray landscape of black coal mining, often associated with Silesia, is not a true picture of the region but simply a misconceived stereotype. The "Old Town - Revitalized by its Greenery" action initiated by the town's residents, which is in the form of a contest for the building most beautifully adorned with flowers, coincided with the activities undertaken by the Town Council aimed at presenting Mysłowice in the context of its natural attractions.

The appearance of Mysłowice's natural attractions is surprisingly interesting. The protected nature parks and viewing points are featured in a publication filled with outstandingly beautiful photographs. A great variety of natural specimens can also be found in such seemingly unfriendly places as the power plant's reclaimed ash pond. Over this area of some 60 ha you can see not only a large amount of pleasing greenery but also grazing deer. The old quarry reveals dolomite and lime layers displaying preserved fauna fossils.
Located on the border of Mysłowice neighboring Katowice and Sosnowiec, there is the "Hubertus" natural pond system. These ponds are inhabited by numerous species of water birds, including a variety of protected species.
Mysłowice, an old Silesian town, can then clearly claim that it is getting younger. It is younger and younger by the year due to its green nature which we can learn more about thanks to the study developed by the Town Council and also thanks to the revitalization of the oldest, historical district.
We would like to invite to Mysłowice both tourists who can admire the Silesian landscape and entrepreneurs who will find exciting opportunities to do business here in interesting surroundings.