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Radiostacja Gliwice

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Radiostacja Gliwice

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Radiostacja Gliwice
4.5
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#1 of 35 things to do in Gliwice
Speciality Museums
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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166 within 3 miles
Radiola Pizzeria
1
0.2 mi$ • Italian
DiVino Restaurant & Pizzeria
34
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Bombola Pizzeria
26
0.4 mi$ • Pizza
Restauracja Śląska
13
0.7 mi$ • Polish • European
Pizzeria Casa Bella
6
0.7 miItalian • Brew Pub • Polish • Pizza
Sw. Patryk Restauracja Pub. Pozdzial J
11
0.7 mi$$ - $$$
Loka Lody & Kawa
12
0.9 mi
Multifood STP
2
0.9 mi
Micha Zupa Bar
169
1.3 mi$ • Quick Bites • Polish • European
Sphinx
1
1 mi$ • American • European
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Attractions
47 within 6 miles
Palmiarnia Miejska
269
1.2 miGardens
Cmentarz Zydowski
14
0.7 miCemeteries
Rynek, Gliwice
202
2 miHistoric Walking Areas
Guido Mine
353
Mines
Kolejkowo - Wonderful world in miniature!
83
Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Gliwice
27
1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Upper Silesian Jews House of Remembrance
2
1 miHistory Museums
Willa Caro - Gliwice Museum
37
1.6 miSpeciality Museums
Piast Castle
38
1.8 miCastles
Dom Tekstylny Weichmanna
12
1.4 miHistoric Sites
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JonDoe04134
Umeå, Sweden4,060 contributions
Venue of the Gleiwitz incident
Nov 2021
Arguably the most important monument in Silesia. Nowadays it's the tallest wooden building in Europe, which in itself makes it worth seeing, but in 1939 it was one of the places where WW2 actually started. Amazing history and definitely a must-see if you're in the region.
Written November 20, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
OlivierFromBrussels
Brussels, Belgium493 contributions
When you’re in the area, check it out!
Nov 2019 • Solo
I stayed in Gliwice for a business meeting and had some free time, which I used to discover the radio tower.
It’s not mind blowing but worthwhile a visit when you’re there. Hence an average as score.
The history of the tower and the fact that it’s built in wood makes it special.
I went there at sunset and shot some great pics.
Written January 5, 2020
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Samot_K_1
Ceska Lipa, Czech Republic286 contributions
Must visit place
Jun 2019 • Couples
This was a must visit place for a long time for me. Now I had the chance. It is really gorgeous! Visible for a far places, monument that can’t be never forgotten.
Written July 4, 2019
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Shuki R
TLV115 contributions
Nice corner of world history
May 2019 • Solo
For history buffs this place holds a lot of importance because the staged attack on the Gleiwitz radio station was Hitler's excuse for invading Poland the next day which as we all know is what triggered WW2.
The building and antenna are very well preserved and the original radio transmitting equipment inside the building is also there on display. Basically you get a 30-min. movie on the episode and that's it
Written May 16, 2019
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Mathias S
333 contributions
The symbol of Gliwice
Apr 2019 • Solo
It is a symbol of Gliwice. it's located far from the centre, in the north, but you can reach it by bus.

It was built in the 30's, and is made entirely of wood. With height of 111,1 m it is the highest wooden construction in Europe.

The terrain around it is nicely kept and there's a small museum. The tower is illuminated. It used to look nicer when it was covered in special paint, but not anymore.

The radiostation is reknown for the Gliwice (Gleiwitz) provocation. Before ww2 the city belonged to Germany, but was just across the border and had a Polish minority. Hitler needed an excuse to invade Poland in 1939, so he made some provocations, staging a Polish attack, the most reknown of which is the provocation in Gliwice. Germans staged a Polish uprising and attack on the radiostation, broadcasted a message and left a dead body of a local Polish activist, earlier killed. That's why it is claimed that world war 2 started in Gliwice.

Sadly, in few decades the wood will grow too old and the radiostation will fall apart, so hurry up with the visit.
Written April 14, 2019
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woefdram
kopenhagen311 contributions
Special location
Dec 2018 • Business
This is a historical location a visit worth. The tower is nice lighted at night. You can walk around it and visit the radio display close by.
Written December 10, 2018
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Marek K
Gliwice, Poland13 contributions
Rare opportunity to visit wooden radio tower and significant historical object.
Sep 2018 • Solo
For all the history maniac's and specially WW2 sight seeing visitors Radiostacja Gliwice is a rare opportunity to visit wooden radio tower and significant historical object. When visiting you can see how it look exactly in 1939 during the "Provokation von Gleiwitz" event crafted by the Nazi's 31.08.1939 to start the WW2.
Written November 7, 2018
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Tomasz K
Gliwice, Poland15 contributions
Must see! Second World War almost started here
Nov 2018 • Solo
Highly advised historical place. Second World War provocation beed done in this place giving Germans reason
Written November 6, 2018
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Steve D
Liverpool, UK475 contributions
The start of world war 2
Oct 2018 • Couples
I caught a taxi to the radio tower from the rank outside the train station for about 20 zlotys.I caught a bus back from nearby for 2.50 zlotys. The museum opens at 10 am and has most of the original equipment from the 1939 station. The tower itself is impressive and the fact you are standing at one of the flashpoints that started WW2 is fascinating.
Written November 5, 2018
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EndziNotsharing
Warsaw, Poland59 contributions
Worth seeing
Oct 2018 • Couples
The highest wooden building in Europe - it is very very impressive, especially when you look closely.
Written November 5, 2018
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Radiostacja Gliwice is open:
  • Tue - Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sat - Sun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM