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Bridge over the Mleczna in Katowice (Podlesie)

ul. Zaopusta, nad rzeką Mleczną, Katowice (Podlesie), woj. śląskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Bridges & Viaducts

Bridge over the Mleczna in Katowice

A historic arched (two-span) bridge over the Mleczna River in the Katowice district of Podlesie. Built of stone blocks and partly of brick, with brick arches on massive stone pillars and a decorative metal balustrade.

Location and surroundings

The bridge lies on Zaopusta Street in Katowice-Podlesie (Silesian Province). Coordinates: approx. 50.17464°N, 18.97072°E.

History

It was built around 1898-1900. It was entered in the register of monuments (no. A/1321/23) on 20 February 1984. Renovated in the early 1990s and in 2021; today it mainly serves as a pedestrian crossing.

Who it is for

For residents and lovers of local technical monuments.

Practical information

Visiting

  • A pedestrian bridge, accessible without tickets.

Season and opening hours

Available all year round.

Getting there

Katowice-Podlesie, Zaopusta Street, Silesian Province; accessible by car and by public transport.

Visit duration: 15 min Seasonality: all year round

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Komunikacja miejska
  • Pieszo

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Most_nad_Mleczn%C4%85; https://www.modernizacjaroku.org.pl/pl/edition/2837/object/2903/zabytkowy-most-w-ciagu-ul-zaopusta-nad-rzeka-mleczna-w-katowicach