About City
Katowice – the heart of 2,1 milions of aglomeration in Silesia region, has been perceived as a industrial city. Currently, it is real European City where modernity is connected to tradition.
City is located on the Silesia upland, in the south part of Poland, as a crossroad of European communciation routes.
There is highway A4 close to Ka towice as well as A1 which is in process of building. City is connected to international airport „Katowice-Pyrzowice”, which has been developed very decently - around 1,5 milions of people use it thanks to the dozens of the connections to the biggests European cities. Furthermore, Katowice also offers the smaller airport, close to the centrum, adjusted for serving business flights.
Katowice offer students a lot. Special pubs, caffees, cinemas, theatres with interesting programme as well as Spodek wityh such an events as: „Rawa Blues”, „Metalmania”, „Mayday” and world Basketball League or „Free Style Motocross”.
Since last year, also Mariacka street became the cultural palce because of plenty concerts which are organized there.
It's pretty easy to find places for a walk, chilling when lectures are too boring. Places like: Dolina Trzech Stawów (3 ponds valley), Park Kościuszki (Kosciuszka's square) or Las Murckowski (the wood), invite you to relax.
It is worth to mention that more than half part of the city is covered by green.
There is also maginicient park and zoo garden in Chorzow.
| Population | Cinemas | Theaters |
| 314 500 | 11 | 18 |
Interesting Places
Katowice is the capital city of Silesian Province. It lies on the Kłodnica and Rawa rivers. It is the centre of the Upper Silesian Industry Region.
While being in Katowice or its surroundings you should absolutely see the following monuments:
- Załęże Palace
- Cathedral of Christ the King
- St. Mary`s Church
- Drapacz Chmur (Scyscraper)
- Church of the Resurrection
- Silesian Insurgents Monument
- Silesian Museum
Many more charming and picturesque places just wait for your visit.
Clubs recommended by Study4u
Kwadraty
Due to unique atmosphere the group of people visiting and sympathizing with "Kwadraty" club is at continuously growing. What makes that „Kwadraty” has so special atmosphere which is not present in other clubs? It is a merit of habitual guests and, above all, the fact that the place is truly oriented on students, who are the main visitors of the club
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Genesis Club
Genesis Club in Katowice. For years Genesis has been a special place characterized by unique atmosphere. Surrounded by gentle sound of the unforgettable hits you`ve got the opportunity to feel the taste of excellent entertainment. Only here in unparalleled atmosphere you will spend unforgettable moments. If you like great fun you will come to every event organised here
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