Galeria Libero

Galeria Libero (also known as Libero Katowice) is a shopping and entertainment centre located at the junction of T. Kościuszki and Kolejowa streets in the Ligota-Panewniki district of Katowice, Poland. It was developed by Echo Investment, a real estate developer headquartered in Kielce, with the architectural concept prepared by the studio MOFO Architekci. Construction began in the summer of 2016, the cornerstone was ceremonially laid on 18 October 2016, and the gallery officially opened on 15 November 2018. The centre has a total area of 120,000 square metres, of which the largest portion is retail space at 42,000 square metres. It houses more than 150 shops and service points, around 20 restaurants and cafes, an eight-screen Helios cinema, a bowling alley, a gym, and a medical zone. Libero also provides 1,540 parking spaces. Its official website describes it as a convenient and friendly shopping centre with the best restaurant zone in Silesia, designed to be easily accessible not only from the neighbouring Brynów and Ligota districts but from the entire city and the agglomeration. The centre is arranged so that visitors can easily find their chosen shop, and it has been recognised and awarded for its pleasant atmosphere, modern interiors and friendly architecture. Beyond shopping, Libero positions itself as a leisure and entertainment destination. It offers an outdoor square called Plac do Radości (Square of Joy) that hosts cultural events and seasonal attractions, a skate park on the outdoor plaza, and an ice rink in winter. The centre is served by numerous bus and tram lines, making it accessible from across Katowice and the surrounding metropolitan area. In October 2025 the gallery was sold to Summus Capital, a real estate investment company. The centre continues to operate under the Libero Katowice brand, with its official website serving as the primary source of information on stores, promotions, events and location.

Libero Katowice was developed by Echo Investment, a real estate developer based in Kielce, on a site at the junction of T. Kościuszki and Kolejowa streets in the Ligota-Panewniki district of Katowice. Construction began in the summer of 2016. On 18 October 2016 the cornerstone was ceremonially laid. The architectural concept for the building was prepared by the studio MOFO Architekci. Construction was completed in the fourth quarter of 2018, and the gallery officially opened on 15 November 2018. The centre was designed as a major shopping and entertainment destination for Katowice and the surrounding Silesian agglomeration. Its total area is 120,000 square metres, with 42,000 square metres of retail space. It accommodates more than 150 shops and service points, around 20 restaurants and cafes, an eight-screen Helios cinema, a bowling alley, a gym, and a medical zone, along with 1,540 parking spaces. The outdoor plaza includes a skate park and, in winter, an ice rink. The centre also features an event square known as Plac do Radości (Square of Joy), which hosts cultural events and seasonal attractions. In October 2025 the gallery was sold to Summus Capital. The centre continues to operate under the Libero Katowice brand.

• Construction of Libero Katowice begins.

• Ceremonial laying of the cornerstone.

• Construction completed.

• Official opening of the gallery.

• Gallery sold to Summus Capital.

A convenient and friendly shopping and entertainment centre with the best restaurant zone in Silesia, easily accessible from across Katowice and the agglomeration, recognised for its modern interiors and friendly architecture.

• Retail space (over 150 shops and service points)

• Restaurants and cafes (around 20)

• Helios cinema with eight screens

• Bowling alley

• Fitness club

• Medical centre

• Skate park and winter ice rink

• Plac do Radości event square

1. 1Libero Katowice official websiteliberokatowice.pl
2. 2Galeria Libero – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Libero Katowice – Wikipedia (Polish)pl.wikipedia.org