Wojciech Korfanty Avenue, Katowice
Wojciech Korfanty Avenue in Śródmieście, Katowice; in the background, Jerzy Ziętek Square, the Spodek arena, the KTW skyscraper, and the Monument of Silesian Insurgents | |
Shown within Poland | |
| Part of | Koszutka, Śródmieście, Wełnowiec-Józefowiec |
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| Length | 3,885 m (12,746 ft) |
| Location | Katowice, Poland |
| Coordinates | 50°16′40.2″N 19°01′17.0″E / 50.277833°N 19.021389°E |
Wojciech Korfanty Avenue in Katowice is a major arterial road running from the city center northward through the districts of Koszutka and Wełnowiec-Józefowiec, eventually leading to the neighboring city of Siemianowice Śląskie. Along the avenue, there are numerous public utility buildings and residential structures from various periods, particularly from the post-war era. The avenue is named after Wojciech Korfanty, a prominent figure in the history of Upper Silesia.