Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Railway station

The history of Opole dates back to the 8th and 9th centuries. The territory is politically disputed. Around 990 Silesia, together with the territory of Opole, was annexed by Mieszko I to the Polish state. In 1039 Břetislav I reconquered the territory for eleven years, after which Opole reverted to Bohemia. In 1050, Casimir I reconquered Silesia. It became a Polish duchy in 1172 and received city rights from Duke Casimir I of Opole in 1217. Opole was a center of trade. Several trade routes crossed here, which helped to make profits from transit trade. The first railroad connection between Opole, Brzeg and Wrocław was opened in 1843, and in 1859 the first factories were built, which contributed significantly to the regional importance of the city. The first station building was built around 1860. The current building dates from 1899. The facade combines several different architectural styles.