former mineshaft - Katowice, Poland
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N 50° 15.823 E 019° 01.986
34U E 359815 N 5569803
"Warszawa II" shaft tower
Waymark Code: WM14GX8
Location: Śląskie, Poland
Date Posted: 07/07/2021
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"The tower of the "Warszawa II" shaft is currently the most recognizable symbol of the Silesian Museum, as well as the highest point on its map. In summer, you can admire the Culture Zone and the panorama of Katowice from a height of 40 meters.
The observation tower is open seasonally, and its availability also depends on the current weather conditions. Information on the current possibility of entering the tower can be obtained at the ticket offices or at the information point of the Silesian Museum. A maximum of 4 people can stay in the tower at one time. Depending on the traffic of visitors, the time spent on the viewing platform is regulated by the employees of the Museum in the range of 5 to 15 minutes."
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Some history:
At first the mineshaft was called "Mauve" it started the operation in 1865. In 1922 the owner changes the name into "Ferdynand". 2 years later the mineshaft was demolished to replaced by steel structure. If was official closed in 2000. In 2006 the mineshaft was transferred into a observation tower for tourists.