St. Mary's Church, Katowice

Coordinates: 50°15′26″N 19°01′49″E / 50.25722°N 19.03028°E / 50.25722; 19.03028
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St. Mary's Church in Katowice

St. Mary's Church in Katowice (Polish: Kościół Mariacki w Katowicach) is one of the oldest churches in Katowice, Poland, dating back to 19th century. This neo-Gothic church is located in the Śródmieście district.The architectural design was entrusted to Alexis Langer, a renowned architect from Breslau (Wrocław). Although the original plans envisioned a much grander scale, the final neo-Gothic building spans 43 meters in length and 31 meters in width. Its most distinctive feature is the 71-meter octagonal tower, a signature trademark of Langer's craftsmanship.

50°15′26″N 19°01′49″E / 50.25722°N 19.03028°E / 50.25722; 19.03028