Monuments in Mysłowice are two former synagogues, in the centre and in Brzezinka, and the neo-Renaissance Kuder Villa from the 1870s.
The three buildings tell of an industrial town and its multicultural past. Today they serve new purposes, so this overview is a calm, matter-of-fact route for people interested in architecture.
What traces of the former Jewish community survive in Mysłowice?
The Synagogue in Mysłowice stands at plac Mieroszewskich 1. It was built in 1826 as a brick rectangular building, and sold once a larger synagogue was raised. From 1928 it served as the Catholic People's House, and wooden galleries for women are still preserved there. The second, the synagogue in Brzezinka at Starowiejska 2, is a brick house of prayer from 1910-1911 with a decorative gable. It was sold in 1922 and is used commercially today.
Where to see an industrialist's villa?
The Kuder Villa at Powstańców 13 was built around 1870 for a Prussian industrialist. It is neo-Renaissance, single-storey, listed as a monument, with 25 rooms on more than 450 square metres inside. Around 1900 it belonged to Ignacy Danzinger. A wider picture of the city's history comes from the text on the Three Emperors' Corner. Other addresses are in things to do in Mysłowice and in the category monuments in Silesia.
Frequently asked questions
How is the synagogue at plac Mieroszewskich used now?
The building became the Catholic People's House in 1928. Inside you can still see the timber galleries built for women.
How many rooms does the Kuder Villa have?
The building has 25 rooms on more than 450 square metres of ground floor.