Amphitheatre on St. Anne’s Mountain

The amphitheatre on St. Anne’s Mountain is a vast stone seating area in a former limestone quarry, next to the Monument to the Deed of the Insurgents. Together they form a distinctive Silesian memorial complex in a protected landscape.

Quarry and amphitheatre

The amphitheatre was built between 1934 and 1938 in the former Kuhtal quarry, also known as Krowiok. Its origins are tied to German propaganda after the Third Silesian Uprising, so the site should be read with its political context in mind. A mausoleum once stood above the seating; it was blown up in 1945. The Monument to the Deed of the Insurgents was later built in its place, honouring Polish insurgents who died in the uprisings.

What to see

The main impression is the scale of the complex cut into the hillside: stone walls, seating terraces and the monumental memorial above the amphitheatre. Traces of the quarry’s industrial past survive nearby. The cultural and natural landscape of St. Anne’s Mountain has Historic Monument status, bringing together geology, regional history and open-air architecture.

Practical information

The amphitheatre is an outdoor public site with no ticket office or admission fee and no separate visiting hours. The ground can be uneven and stony, so wear sturdy shoes and take care near edges. Parking is available around the monument. Allow about 30–45 minutes for a calm walk with time to read the information boards. Combine it with St. Anne’s sanctuary, the Lourdes Grotto and the Calvary. Access to parts of the site may be restricted during ceremonies or events.