Olkusz
Silver has shaped Olkusz for centuries: this medieval town in southern Poland once housed a royal mint and still sits amid active silver-mining country. Its historic centre retains a Gothic basilica, a preserved market square, and remnants of defensive walls, while the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites. The town also holds a Museum of African Studies, an unexpected addition to its heritage offer.
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- Population37,744
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Olkusz: quick answers
Where is Olkusz?
Olkusz is in Poland, about 33 km20 miles in a straight line from Sosnowiec.
How do you get to Olkusz?
The nearest airport is Katowice (KTW), about 44 min away by road. The nearest train station is Olkusz, about 11 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Olkusz?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C28°F. The wettest month is July, with about 112 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Olkusz?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 4 restaurants, 5 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.