Ruda Slaska Live Cam

Run through Ruda Slaska, situated within the Metropolitan Association of Upper Silesia and Dąbrowa Basin, usually called the Silesian Metropolis

History

Ruda Śląska, located in the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, has a rich and multifaceted history deeply rooted in its industrial and cultural development. This city, now an important part of the Upper Silesian metropolitan area, has its origins in the medieval period, when it was primarily a collection of small settlements. The name "Ruda" is derived from the Polish word for ore, reflecting the area's long-standing association with mining and metallurgy.

In the 13th century, the Silesian region was part of the fragmented Kingdom of Poland. The area where Ruda Śląska now stands was characterized by rural communities engaged in agriculture and small-scale iron smelting. Over time, the discovery of rich deposits of coal and iron ore in the 18th and 19th centuries transformed the region into a hub of industrial activity.