John Paul II Square in Ruda Śląska

John Paul II Square is a square in Nowy Bytom, the central district of Ruda Śląska. It lies at the junction of Niedurnego and Ofiar Katynia streets and forms the centre of the district and of the city.

What is by the square

By the square are the seat of the city council and the largest church in Ruda Śląska, dedicated to St Paul, 64 metres tall. To the east of the square run Objazdowa Street and the railway tracks, and to the west stands the registry office.

Rebuilding and fountains

In 2010 the rebuilding of the square into a market square was completed, and it became the central point of the city. There are two fountains on the square: a historic one, after renovation, and a new one in the middle part.

Nearby

Three kilometres away lies the Museum of the History of the Polish People's Republic in Ruda Śląska, and in Świętochłowice the Museum of the Silesian Uprisings.

Practical information

• Location: Ruda Śląska, Nowy Bytom, on Niedurnego Street.
• The square is open to the public; the church and the town hall have their own opening hours.