Krzyżowa Street in Katowice

Krzyżowa Street in Katowice, running through the districts of Dąb and Wełnowiec-Józefowiec, is an important urban and historical element of this area. It is classified as a district road No. 6462S with a bituminous surface, a length of 303 meters, and a width of 6.1 meters. The street is predominantly lined with historicist-style, four-story tenement houses (familoks) from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighting its architectural value. Along the street runs the blue tourist trail – the Katowice Walking Route, connecting Silesian Park with Hamerla. The history of the street dates back to the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries when Dąb began to develop towards Wełnowiec. Krzyżowa Street was regulated in the early 20th century due to the development of the "Waterloo" mine. In 1924, after Dąb was incorporated into Katowice, the street was given its current name. During World War II, it was called Kreuzstrasse, but after the war, the name Krzyżowa was restored. Over the years, various cultural institutions operated on the street, including the Miners' Cultural Center, which was transformed into the "Dąb" Branch of the "Koszutka" Municipal Cultural Center in 2014. An important cultural point is the Branch No. 17 of the Municipal Public Library and the Wojciech Korfanty Primary School No. 19. Krzyżowa Street is also a place of remembrance, with a plaque commemorating Father Józef Kania, who was murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp. In the vicinity of Krzyżowa, several historic objects can be found, such as the Boża Męka Cross from 1922, as well as various tenement houses and homes from the late 19th century. The street not only serves as a transportation route but also plays a significant role in the culture and history of Dąb and Wełnowiec, providing residents with access to public institutions and historical sites. Thus, Krzyżowa Street is an example of the harmonious integration of architecture, history, and social life that has defined this part of Katowice.