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Located between Katowice and Gliwice, Zabrze is an industrial city within the Silesian Metropolis. For those with an appreciation for industrial technology, Zabrze offers three remarkable show mines dating back to the early 20th century, the peak of coal mining activity. Among these, the Guido Mine provides visitors with mining equipment to explore 355 metres below the surface, offering insights into the life of a miner.
As a mining city, Katowice experienced significant growth in the 19th century, driven by its abundant coal seams. The elegant tenement houses in the Śródmieście district were entirely financed by this newfound wealth. Additionally, there are innovative worker settlements such as Nikiszowiec and Giszowiec, where miners and their families enjoyed a high standard of living, which have remarkably preserved their character to this day. Furthermore, a former colliery has been transformed into the Silesian Museum, featuring galleries constructed within old mining tunnels.