Katowice, Poland

Katowice is the capital of the biggest agglomeration in central Eastern Europe, resembling the Ruhr in terms of the development of industry and urbanization. Presently it is undergoing transformation into an energetic business and trade centre, with a great economic potential. Katowice itself has around 330,000 inhabitants, one part of a 3-million agglomeration of several towns and cities. The region is the most densely populated and urbanized area in Poland. Each year Katowice plays host to trade fairs, including the second biggest event of such type in Poland. Travel to Katowice is convenient with the nearby Katowice-Pyrzowice international airport and an important railway hub.

If you want to stay here longer, you will need to find some hotels in Katowice.
Apart from being the principle science and educational centre of the region, this lively city with its tall buildings comparable to Warsaw in number, offers a wide range of entertainment that can compensate for the rarity of sights. Most buildings reflect the architecture of the communist period, though there are several remnants of its 19th century impressiveness and numerous examples of modern architecture from 1920s and 1930s. Many buildings' design was influenced by Bauhaus and De Stijl, as well as Le Corbusier's ideas. There are also two unique districts of Silesia Katowice, which are really worth a visit: a historical worker's area Nikiszowiec and Giszowiec, designed as garden-town. One characteristic landmark of the city is Spodek (literally "saucer", since it resembles a UFO flying saucer), a great hall used for many purposes, including the biggest rock concerts in Poland.