Just Transition Platform project fiche : revitalisation and access to the post-industrial heritage of Upper Silesia : Poland, Silesian Voivodeship

The 'Revitalisation and Access to the Post-Industrial Heritage of Upper Silesia' project, co-financed under the Operational Programme Infrastructure and Environment 2014-2020, focuses on the protection and development of cultural resources. The project includes the reconstruction and extension of the Coal Mining Museum and the development of the Queen Louise Adit complex in Zabrze as well as the redevelopment and revitalisation of the former Royal Steelworks power plant hall building, together with the shaft "Hutniczy" shaft headroom for the needs of the Museum of Metallurgy in Chorzów. The main goal is to make the post-industrial cultural heritage of Upper Silesia accessible, protect it, and offer a unique cultural and educational experience. Specific objectives encompass improving monument conditions, enhancing urban spaces, expanding cultural and educational activities, providing tourist facilities, and promoting cultural participation. The project also aims to eliminate barriers for disabled and excluded individuals and improve conditions for scientific and research activities while building an effective network. The project's integrated nature combines the revitalisation of postindustrial infrastructure in two cities, Zabrze and Chorzów, creating a new tourist brand that promotes innovation, tradition, and modernity, benefiting the entire region both culturally and economically.