Plac Jana Pawła II in Rybnik

Plac Jana Pawła II is in the centre of Rybnik, at the junction of Powstańców Śląskich and Mikołowska streets. It has a four-metre bronze monument to the pope, and in front of the square there is a fountain.

Revitalisation

The square was revitalised in 2012. The design was prepared by the toprojekt studio, and the Society of Polish Town Planners awarded it first prize in the category of urban public space.

The neighbourhood

The square lies directly in front of the Basilica of St Anthony of Padua. Nearby is also the Museum in Rybnik (about 0.6 km).

Practical information

• Location: Rybnik-Śródmieście, at the corner of Powstańców Śląskich and Mikołowska streets.
• The square is a public urban space open to all.