Szlaki województw śląskiego i opolskiego

The Opole amphitheater – the National Center of Polish Song in Opole – was created on the initiative of the mayor of Opole, Karol Musioł, in the 1960s. The facility, designed by architect Florian Jesionowski, resembles a fig leaf in shape. It was built on the site of the oldest Slavic settlement in Opole, where archaeological excavations were carried out for many years, as a result of which well-preserved wooden building structures and wooden street pavements were discovered. The amphitheater is the place where the National Festival of Polish Song has been held since 1963 – one of the oldest European festivals and the most famous popular music event in Poland. It is thanks to it that Opole gained the title of the Capital of Polish Song. The National Center of Polish Song and the Museum of Polish Song operate next to the amphitheater. Additional information: Museum admission hours: Tue.-Sun.: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Paid admission. On Tuesday, visiting the museum is free of charge. Allow 2-3 hours for sightseeing. Parking spaces are located directly below the amphitheater.