Pyskowice: Old Town, Railway History and the Drama Valley
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Pyskowice combines a medieval town centre with exhibitions about the history of the town and its railways. It is also situated in the Drama Valley, offering a different perspective on the town from the exhibits and historic buildings. If you are choosing somewhere to stay in Poland, these three themes can help you decide whether Pyskowice matches your interests.
The Old Town and town hall as a starting point
The Old Town preserves its medieval layout. Its historic market square and town hall are part of this town centre; most of the townhouses on the square are listed in the register of monuments. The square brings together different aspects of the historic townscape in a compact area: the preserved layout, the townhouses and the town hall.
The town hall is also a venue for exhibitions. Exhibitions on the history of the town and region have been held in its rooms since 2003. The permanent exhibition “PYSKOWICE MIASTO” explores the development of the town and railway junction between 1945 and 2005. Archival materials and mementos provide the historical context. The exhibition, which reopened in 2025, can be visited during the opening hours of the Pyskowice Town Hall Exhibition Centre. Check the current opening hours when planning your visit.
Railway history in two exhibitions
The permanent exhibitions “STACJA PYSKOWICE I” and “STACJA PYSKOWICE II” also focus on railway history, but each has a different emphasis. “STACJA PYSKOWICE I” features photographs offering a brief overview of the development of the Pyskowice railway junction. “STACJA PYSKOWICE II” brings together exhibits and mementos from the Pyskowice locomotive shed, along with models and a faithfully reproduced five-chamber light signal. The signal was saved from destruction when the Drama sand railway station was dismantled.
Both exhibitions are housed in the publicly accessible spaces of Stacja Kultury MOKiS Pyskowice. They are permanent exhibitions and can be visited during opening hours or at special events. Comparing their contents is especially useful if you are interested in different forms of remembrance: photographs provide a brief historical overview, while the second exhibition brings together specific artefacts, models and the reproduced signal.
A church, a chapel and a milestone
Other historic landmarks include the Gothic brick Church of St Nicholas. A section of the former church, from the main altar to the pulpit, has been preserved. The chapel of St John of Nepomuk stands at the entrance to the town park on the side facing the road to Gliwice. The restored Pyskowice milestone has been placed in a square opposite the former Hotel Germania, at ul. Powstańców Śląskich 7. Together, these places reveal different facets of local history, though they do not form a single attraction.
The Drama Valley and town park
Pyskowice lies in the picturesque valley of the Drama River, which feeds the artificial Dzierżno Małe Reservoir. The river and reservoir landscape adds a scenic perspective to the historical themes. The town park was created as a place to stroll among greenery and sit in peace.
You can explore Pyskowice through different interests: its medieval town centre, exhibitions on the development of the town and its railways, or the landscape of the Drama Valley. To plan a visit to the “PYSKOWICE MIASTO” exhibition, check the opening hours of the exhibition centre; the two permanent exhibitions at Stacja Kultury can be visited during opening hours or at special events.
Discover more places
If you would like to explore other town pages: Poniszowice, Knurów, Niewiesze, Rudziniec, Sośnicowice, Przyszowice, Gliwice, Chudów.
For the broader travel overview: Gliwice.
