Piotrowice-Ochojec

Piotrowice-Ochojec is one of the districts of Katowice, with a rich history dating back to 1287, when it was mentioned in documents as one of the oldest settlements in the Pszczyna land. The name "Piotrowice" likely comes from the name of the village head, Piotr, while "Ochojec" is related to the concept of "father." The district is located on the Silesian Highlands and is characterized by architectural diversity; it features both historic single-family houses from the 18th and 19th centuries and housing estates from the 1970s and 1980s, including the Odrodzenie and Targowisko neighborhoods. In Ochojec, there is the Church of St. Hyacinth, whose construction began in the 1930s, and the modern Church of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, built in 2004. The cultural life in the district thrives through numerous institutions, including the Municipal Cultural Center and the "Old Timers Garage" theater. Piotrowice-Ochojec is also an important sports hub: in 2019, the Water Playground was opened, and many sports clubs operate within the district. An interesting fact is that the district was a site of action during the Third Silesian Uprising and that local industrial plants, including the FAMUR factory, once operated here. Piotrowice-Ochojec, incorporated into Katowice in 1951, is today a dynamically developing residential, service, and industrial area where history, culture, and modernity coexist, creating a unique atmosphere. Various religious communities also operate here, and residents have a strong sense of local identity. The district is well-connected, with developed road infrastructure and access to rail transport.