Radlin

Radlin is a city in the Silesian Voivodeship that has developed dynamically since its historical beginnings. It is located in Upper Silesia, on the Rybnik Plateau, with an area of 12.53 km² and a population of 17,759 at the end of 2019. As an urban municipality, the city includes various localities such as Biertułtowy, Głożyny, and Marcel. The architecture of Radlin combines industrial elements—such as mine winding towers—with historic landmarks, including a neo-baroque parish church from 1926 and a chapel dating back to 1719. The cultural life in Radlin dates back to the 19th century, influenced by figures such as Leopold Zarzecki, who promoted cultural activities. Radlin has a rich sports tradition, with numerous Olympic successes linked to local clubs, especially Górnik Radlin and Gimnastyczny Klub Radlin. After 1989, the city began to develop dynamically in trade and services, and its market became more diverse. Radlin has several partner cities, including Genthin in Germany and Mohelnice in the Czech Republic. An interesting fact is the city's connection to popular culture, where the Radlin slag heap has gained recognition among artists, appearing in music videos and on album covers.