academy of fine arts in katowice erasmus student guide
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ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS IN KATOWICE
ERASMUS STUDENT GUIDE
WELCOME
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STUDIES
Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Katowicach) offers the opportunity to study at the Faculty of Art and Faculty of Design in four fields of study: graphic art, graphic design, painting, and in-dustrial design.
Exchange students under the Erasmus programme can apply to full-time studies at Bachelor’s, Master’s and Docto-ral level. Studies at the ASP Katowice are carried out either as long-cycle programmes (graphic art, painting) or two-cycle programmes (graphic design and industrial design).
ACADEMY
Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice is operating indepen-dently since 2001. Prior to that, for nearly 50 years, it func-tioned as branch of the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, the oldest Polish higher education institution for art stud-ies, benefiting from the tradition and experience in the area of art education.
Counting all fields and modes of study, the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice has around 600 students in total. Its small size has an impact on good communication and very friendly atmosphere. A modern educational strategy based on a solid, long-standing tradition helped to create a unique, individualized educational offer that allows tak-ing personalised learning paths in the chosen field of study.
In addition to regular training, the Academy offers an opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities-workshops and projects, carried out internally and in co-operation with many other institutions.
For more information visit:
www.asp.katowice.pl
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REGION
Katowice is the capital of Upper Silesia – the most densely populated area in the South of Poland, its history connect-ed with industry and coalmining. This region of mines and factories was especially cherished and at the same time ex-ploited during the communism period, with its economic strategy based on heavy industry and the working class. Silesia, called back then Polish Eldorado, was a destination of migrations of people from other parts of Poland who were looking for better living conditions. It is nowadays reflected in the social structure which constitutes an in-teresting mix of cultures. This politics of exploiting natu-ral resources led to economic and ecological degradation of all country, and particularly this region.
Starting from the 1990s, there have been attempts to change the image and associations, finding new ways to express Silesian identity. Cultural and artistic development marked one of these ways. After difficult years of econom-ic and political transformations, the changes are just now taking the desired shape. An example are the efforts made to win the name of European Capital of Culture in 2016 for Katowice. The local governments began noticing the po-tential for development of the region in completely new areas, and the remnants of industrial heritage are starting to be adapted in a creative way.
ASP Katowice is an active participant of these changes. With regional and EU support in recent years it adapted for educational needs a former military barracks building, came into possession of its own Rondo Sztuki Art Gallery located in the city centre, and began the construction of a modern campus.
COUNTRY
Poland is one of the largest countries in Central and East-ern Europe, located between the Baltic Sea to the North, and the Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains to the South, in the basin of the Vistula and Oder rivers. Polish landscape is diverse – it includes a seaside with wide sandy beach-es and dunes, lake country, primeval forests and moun-tain ranges from the low Beskids to the rocky Tatry. The capital is Warsaw.
Poland is located in the temperate climate zone, which means the presence of four seasons with different climat-ic conditions. Summer temperatures can reach 38 de-grees Celsius. Winter is characterized by temperatures dropping to 20 degrees below zero and heavy snow-fall and sleet.
Poland has centuries-old, at certain times dramatic his-tory, which is intrinsically linked with the history of Europe, it also has a significant place in shaping the world cultur-al heritage. While in Poland, it is worth visiting cities with a distinguished tradition that can boast of numerous his-torical monuments and varied cultural offer – the most popular are Krakow, Wroclaw, Warsaw and Gdansk.
TRADITIONS
Many festivals in Poland derive from the Christian and national tradition and are accompanied by meetings with family and friends, and exchanging gifts. Celebration is connected with the consumption of traditional Polish food. Also on everyday basis, it is worth trying the local Polish cuisine. Bigos, borscht, sour rye soup, blood sausage, sau-erkraut, sour milk, pierogi and schmaltz sandwiches are some of the foods uncommon in other parts of Europe.
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STUDIES
ERASMUS PROGRAMME
If you plan to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice under LLP – Erasmus student exchange programme, first of all make sure that your home institution has a bilateral agreement with ASP Katowice for the exchange of students in the programme.
Information on this subject can also be obtained from the Erasmus mobility coordinator at your home institution.
In accordance with the requirements of the Erasmus pro-gramme, your stay at the partner institution can last from 3 to 12 months, the exact dates of your stay you have to ad-just to the current academic calendar in ASP Katowice. The maximum possible length of stay consist of 2 semesters dur-ing the same academic year.
If you do not speak Polish, you can communicate in class in English. In this case, you should demonstrate knowl-edge of English at B1–B2 level.
A list of partner institutions of ASP Katowice
is available at:
www.asp.katowice.pl/zobacz/szkoly-partnerskie
For more information on the Erasmus programme
visit the European Commission website:
www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus_en
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PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Application for study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kato-wice under the Erasmus exchange programme should be submitted respectively:
• by May 31 for studies in the winter semester or full
academic year (two semesters in total)
• by November 15 for studies in the summer semester
The application should be sent by e-mail
to the International Office ASP Katowice:
Application Form and Learning Agreement
should be downloaded from:
www.asp.katowice.pl/zobacz/studenci
Your application must contain the following documents:
• Application Form
• Learning Agreement
• Portfolio (pdf)
Application form contains the basic information about you and your home institution.
Learning Agreement contains your study plan, i.e. a detailed list of what courses you need to pass in ASP Katowice for your home institution to recognize the period of study. Learning Agreement must be approved by the representatives of both institutions involved in the exchange. Before sending the document to ASP Katowice it must be signed by the faculty and the Institutional Erasmus Coordinator at your university. If upon arrival at the ASP Katowice you find it necessary to make changes to your Learning Agreement, it will be still possible, and the coordinator of the Erasmus program in ASP Katowice will be happy to help you. The changes, however, require the written permission of both institutions.
CONFIRMATION OF ARRIVAL
The decision regarding your application will be given by e-mail within two weeks of receipt of the documents. If the application is approved, International Office ASP Katowice will send you a letter confirming the possibility of arrival (Acceptance Letter).
ARRIVAL AT THE ACADEMY
Further formalities will be carried out after your arrival in Katowice. Upon arrival, you should visit International Office at:
Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
ul. Raciborska 37, Katowice
room 015, t. +48 32 205 50 22
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Where the International Officer will help you in completing the formalities and organizational issues. To start studying you need to provide the International Office with the following documents:
• a valid passport with visa (if necessary)
• insurance policy / European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
• 2 photos
• a letter from Partner Institution confirming
an Erasmus student status
• a medical certificate proving the student is able to take
up studies at the Academy of Fine Arts
(preferably in English)
END OF PROGRAMME
After completing the course at ASP Katowice you will be is-sued two documents: Transcript of Records certifying com-pleted courses and the obtained ECTS score and Confir-mation of Stay at ASP Katowice. Both documents are vali-dated by the Institutional Erasmus Coordinator.
ECTS SYSTEM
All institutions participating in the Erasmus exchange pro-gramme, in addition to their own grading system, use a universal ECTS system (European Credit Transfer and Ac-cumulation System), which allows the inclusion of courses completed abroad in the study programme implemented at the home institution. According this system, each stu-dent must obtain a total of 30 ECTS credits in each semester.
Following these guidelines, you need to determine which courses you are going to take during your stay at ASP Katowice. The study programme carried out by you
Detailed ECTS credit number
for each course, allowing making a choice
is available on the
course catalogue page:
www.asp.katowice.pl/zobacz/katalog-kursow
at ASP Katowice may differ from the programme provided at this time at your home institution, but must belong to a related field of study. You will find a list of courses available for each field of study at ASP Katowice with corresponding ECTS credits.
CLASSES AND EVALUATION SYSTEM
Classes at the Academy are held from Monday to Friday, be-tween the hours of 8 am–8 pm on repeating weekly cycle.
Timetables for each field of study and year are availa-ble on the Academy’s website and bulletin boards. If you have any problems, the International Officer will help you determine the hours of your classes.
Classes are conducted in Polish, but if necessary it is possible to communicate in English. Most classes are con-ducted in individual mode of corrections, i.e. consultation with the teacher, supporting your work on the assigned topic, but just as important is your individual work. You have to reckon with the fact that many tasks require buy-ing art supplies, making print-outs or models. These kinds of expenses are covered by the student.
The basis of assessment are regular class attendance and practical realization of the art and design tasks in the form and time determined by the teacher.
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Most of the courses end with a final examination with the assessment of the work completed. ASP Katowice uses the following grading scale:
Polish grade Description
5.5 excellent
5.0 very good
4.5 plus good
4.0 good
3.5 plus satisfactory
3.0 satisfactory
2.0 unsatisfactory, fail
During the final exam you will receive a grade for each selected course according to the Polish system of assess-ments used at the Academy. Positive grade at the same time confirms obtaining the ECTS credits. Obtaining a neg-ative grade for a course is equivalent to the failure to ob-tain the required ECTS credits.
BUDDY SYSTEM
Students from the host institution are also involved in the organization of the Erasmus exchange programme. In the first few days on campus you will be assigned a buddy (Polish ASP student), who will help you figure out practi-cally the organization of activities and adapt to the new environment.
Sample page for apartment
rental agency in Katowice
PIONIER Real Estate Agency:
www.pio.pl
ACCOMMODATION
ASP Katowice does not have its own dormitory. Interna-tional Office can assist you in finding accommodation. ASP Katowice uses two dorms in Katowice, Silesian University of Technology “Babilon” on Krasińskiego 25a and Univer-sity of Silesia (DS No. 7) at Studencka 16. Approximate cost of a double room is about 450 PLN per month per per-son. Price includes charges for electricity, heating, wa-ter, and internet.
If you are interested in accommodation in the dormitory please let us know beforehand during the application pro-cedure. Many students instead of dorm accommodation decide to rent an apartment in Katowice. In that case, you need to take care of it yourself.
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STAY FORMALITIES
EU CITIZENS RESIDENCE CARD
EU citizens can enter Poland with their ID document (a val-id travel document e.g. passport, or another document certifying their identity and citizenship). For stay up to 3 months no legalization of stay is necessary.
For stays exceeding 3 months, an EU citizen will have to obtain a temporary residence permit (Karta pobytu oby-watela UE). In case of students, the residence permit is is-sued for one year. The residence permit, once issued, will also entitle its holder to take up work. The residence per-mit and the right to work also extends to the immediate family, i.e. spouse and children.
This document will be issued
by The Department of Citizenship
and Foreign Nationals
of the Silesian Voivodship Office:
www.katowice.uw.gov.pl/english/
poland_and_silesia.html
STUDENTS FROM NON-EU / EEA COUNTRIES
A student coming from a non-EU / EEA country can en-ter the territory of Poland on the basis of a valid pass-port and visa (if required). It is therefore necessary to ap-ply for a visa in a consulate for the whole planned period of stay in Poland.
The student has to obtain the visa from the consulate of Poland in their country of residence. The short-term visa entitles to stay in Poland up to three months, the long-
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term visa to stay up to one year. In case of a study period longer than three months, you should apply for a long-term visa. The prolongation of visa in Poland is only pos-sible in case of a force majeure or situation impossible to foresee in the time of applying for the visa at the consu-late. The visa can be prolonged only once.
HEALTH INSURANCE – EU / EEA CITIZENS
Students from the European Union or European Economic Area are entitled to medical services on the basis of the Eu-ropean Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which has replaced the old E111 form. It should be issued by a domestic com-petent authority before arrival to Poland.
The institution responsible for health care in Poland is the National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia – NFZ).
To get treatment by a general practitioner (examination and consultation) you should go to a doctor who has a con-tract with the NFZ and show your European Health Insur-ance Card (EHIC) or a replacement certificate.
To get treatment by a specialist, such as an obstetrician, dentist, dermatologist, venereologist, oncologist, eye spe-cialist or psychiatrist you do not need a referral. To go to any other specialist you need to see a general practition-er first. Standard treatment by a specialist who has a con-tract with the NFZ is free, but costs of above-standard services and materials have to be covered by the patient.
Detailed information concerning health care
in Poland can be found at:
www.nfz.gov.pl
NON-EU / EEA CITIZENS
The students from non-EU / EEA countries should purchase health insurance in their home country before departure. According to state health regulations, foreigners (except the EU / EEA citizens, see above) have to pay for medical consultation. The cost is then reimbursed by their health insurance company. Apart from the public medical care system there is also a well-developed private sector. You can also buy the Euro26 Card which insures you in the event of an accident and gives you discounts for prod-ucts and services.
Below you will find the addresses of clinics located near the dorms and the Academy. If you have problems con-tacting the clinic, ask for help at the International Office.
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
EPIONE
Piotrowicka 68, Katowice t. 32 204 64 52 Mon–Fri 8.00 –18.00
MEKMED
Panewnicka 5, Katowice t. 32 252 73 78 Mon–Fri 8.00 –18.00
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN
Raciborska 28, Katowice t. 32 42 00 100 Mon–Fri 8.00 –18.00
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DENTIST
In the event of emergency dental problems we advise you to contact the Private Dentistry Emergency
DENTAL–SERVICE
Krasinskiego 25a, Katowice t. 32 256 29 85www.dentalservice.com.pl
PHARMACIES
Most pharmacies are open on weekdays 8.00 –18.00 and usually 9.00 –14.00 on Saturdays. Some pharmacies are open 24 hours, for example:
APTEKA EUROPEJSKA
Silesia City Center, Chorzowska 107, KatowiceWojewódzka 7, Katowice
Emergency Numbers
112 General Emergency Number
999 Ambulance
998 Fire Brigade
997 Police
981 Road Assistance
986 Municipal Police
TRANSPORTATION
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FROM THE AIRPORT
To get to Katowice you should choose one of two near-by airports, Katowice-Pyrzowice located 31 km from Kato-wice or Krakow-Balice located 67 km from Katowice. The city of Katowice is reached at best price by coach, mini-bus or train. Detailed information about the connections can be found on the following websites:
FROM KATOWICE-PYRZOWICE
PKM KATOWICE
www.katowice-airport.com
MATUSZEK
www.matuszek.com.pl
FROM KRAKOW-BALICE
TRANSFER
www.transfernalotnisko.pl
NEOBUS
www.rezerwacje.neobus.pl
EXPRESS BUS BY MATUSZEK
www.matuszek.com.pl
THE BUS TO KRAKOW NO. 208, 292, 902
www.krakowairport.pl
THE TRAIN FROM KRAKOW TO KATOWICE
www.rozklad-pkp.pl
The exact location and directions you can check on:
www.gop.jakdojade.pl/?locale=en
To get to the Academy, get off at the stop “Plac Andrzeja” (coach, mini-bus) or at the railway station “Katowice” and leave the station in the direction of Plac Andrzeja. From Plac Andrzeja to the ASP building at Raciborska 37, where the International Office is located, it takes about 15 minutes on foot. You can also take a bus from the bus station under the train station in the direction Mikołowska and AWF build-ing (9, 10, 48, 115, 297, 812) with departures every 4 minutes.
IN SILESIAN AGGLOMERATION
Silesian agglomeration consists of several cities located in very close proximity. Local transport uses several types of tickets, depending on the range (one or more cities) and the bus company. If you are traveling quite often consider buying a monthly (or quarterly) ticket. All modes of trans-port offer discounts for students. To benefit from the dis-count you must have a valid student ID. Timetables and fares are available on websites:
RAILWAY SEARCH
www.rozklad-pkp.pl
BUS AND TRAM SEARCH (KZK GOP)
rozklady.kzkgop.pl
BUS SEARCH (MZK TYCHY)
www.mzk.pl
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Whenever you travel late at night we would advise you to take a taxi. Usually it’s cheaper if you call a taxi by phone. These are the most popular ones:
TO KRAKOW/ WROCLAW/ WARSAW
If during your stay in Katowice you are planning a trip to nearby cities, we recommend taking a coach or train.
KATOWICE – KRAKOW
Coaches leave every half hour from the Bus Station at Piotra Skargi 1. Trip by coach from Katowice to Krakow takes about an hour. Timetable is available at www.uni-bus.com.pl
KATOWICE – WROCLAW
Wroclaw is fastest to reach by train. The trip takes about 3 hours. Timetable is available at www.rozklad-pkp.pl
KATOWICE – WARSZAWA
Warsaw is also best reached by train. The duration and price of the trip depend on the train chosen (3,5 hours by express train and 5,5 hours by slow train). Timetable is available at www.rozklad-pkp.pl
TAXI
RADIO TAXI t. 32 191 91
RONDO TAXI t. 32 205 26 26
HALLO TAXI t. 32 191 94
UFO TAXI t. 32 204 21 21
OTHERS
36 37
38 39
MONEY AND BANKING
• Currency is Złoty (zł, PLN)
• 1 Euro is about 4 zł
• 1 zł equals 100 groszy gr
• There are 5 notes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 zł
• There are 9 coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 & 50 groszy
and 1, 2, & 5 zł
You can change both your money in any bank or exchange office, called “kantor”. Please take into consideration that the exchange rates given by banks are less profitable for the customers than the ones offered by kantors.
You can open an account in Poland, but you can also withdraw cash from the account in your home country us-ing a cash machine (ATM) as well. ATM closest to the ASP building on Koszarowa: BPH at the University of Econom-ics, Koszarowa 6a
DAILY SHOPPING
Shopping hours are flexible in Poland. Most shops are open Monday through Friday between 10.00 and 18.00, Saturdays till 13.00. Grocery stores open between 7.00 and 8.00 am. Even small stores belonging to retail chains (Żabka, Biedron-ka, etc.) are open longer, from 7.00 to 23.00, usually 7 days a week. In each district there is also at least one 24h store.
SHOPPING CENTRES
Most malls opening hours are 10.00 to 21.00, including at weekends. The largest shopping centres in Katowice are:
SILESIA CITY CENTER
Chorzowska 107, Katowice
TRZY STAWY
Pułaskiego 60, Katowice
GALERIA KATOWICKA
3 Maja 30 (Main Train Station), Katowice
COMPUTER SHOPS
I SPOT
Chorzowska 111, Katowice
KOMPUTRONIK
Silesia City Center, Chorzowska 107, Katowice
RTV EURO AGD
Trzy Stawy, Pułaskiego 60, Katowice
SATURN
Silesia City Center, Chorzowska 107, Katowice
ART SUPPLIES
Shops with the biggest choice of materials for artists lo-cated nearby ASP buildings:
MATEJKO
Opolska 22, Katowice Raciborska 31, Katowicewww.sklepmatejko.pl
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DIGITAL PRINTING
ARTERIA
Digital printing, small and large format printing Kubiny 7/2, Katowice
DRUKARNIA ARCHIDIECEZJALNA
B1 offset printing, digital printing Wita Stwosza 11, Katowicewww.drukarch.com.pl
EXTRA.COM
Digital printing, small and large format printing Sobieskiego 14, Katowicewww.extracom.pl
KMB PRESS
Digital printing, small and large format printing Jagiellońska 13 (in the courtyard), Katowice www.kmb.com.pl
RAPPID
Digital printing, large format printing Mikołowska 100a, Katowice
LIBRARY
Katowice university students can make use of two mod-ern libraries with academic resource:
BIBLIOTEKA ŚLĄSKA
Plac Rady Europy 1, Katowice www.bs.katowice.pl
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CINiBA
Bankowa 11a, Katowice www.ciniba.us.edu.pl/en
Joint project of the University of Silesia and the Universi-ty of Economics in Katowice. The winner of the Facility of the Year & Grand Prix in the 17th edition of the Architec-ture of the Year in Silesian Province.
BOOKSTORES
Bookstores which stock books on art and design, also in English:
ZŁA BUKA
Rondo Sztuki, Katowice www.zlabuka.pl
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EMPIK
Silesia City Center, Chorzowska 107, Katowice www.empik.com
MATRAS
Stawowa 10, Katowice www.matras.pl
DESIGN
Designer item stores are becoming more and more pop-ular in Silesia. The designers come mostly from the region, many of them are graduates of ASP Katowice. In many cas-es the design was inspired by local tradition, expressed in contemporary aesthetic form. Original designer items can be purchased at:
GESZEFT
Morcinka 23-25, Katowicewww.facebook.com/Geszeft/info
ZŁA BUKA
Rondo Sztuki Gallery, Katowice www.zlabuka.pl
MEALS
The ASP building at Koszarowa has a cafeteria, where you can get sandwiches and simple meals. Students also fre-quent the restaurants located near the Academy or dorm, offering dishes at affordable prices.
ZŁOTY OSIOŁ
Mariacka 1, Katowice t. 32 501 465 690 type: vegetarian bar cuisine: Indian, Mediterranean, vegetarian fusion Price of main course: less than 20 zł
EL MEXICANO
Mariacka 18a, Katowice t. 32 209 01 40 type: bar / restaurant cuisine: Mexican Price od main course: less than 30 zł
POKRZEP SIĘ!
Mariacka Tylna, Katowice type: bar cuisine: curry wurst, belgian fries Price of main course: less than 10 zł
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STRZELEC
ul. Rochowiaka 20, Katowice t. 32 251 96 93 type: bar / restaurant cuisine: Silesian, Polish Price of main course : less than 20 zł
KRYSTYNKA WRACA Z WIEDNIA
Kościuszki 45, Katowice type: bar / restaurant cuisine: Polish, breakfast Price of main course: less than 20 złwww.gastronauci.pl
LEN ARTE
Mariacka 25, Katowice t. 32 308 84 30 type: bar / restaurant cuisine: Italian, pizzeria Price of main course: less than 20 zł
SOCIAL LIFE
In Poland it is possible to drink alcohol only in restaurants, pubs and designated places. Driving under the influence of alcohol is punishable by a high fee and deprivation of the license. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. Quiet hours are from 22.00 to 6.00. Places most fre-quented by the academic community:
KLUB STUDENCKI KWADRATY
Franciszkańska 10, Katowice
OKO MIASTA
Rondo im. gen. Jerzego Ziętka 1, Katowice www.okomiasta.pl
BIAŁA MAŁPA
3 Maja 38, Katowice
ARCHIBAR
Dyrekcyjna 9, Katowice
KATO
Mariacka 13, Katowice
JAZZ CLUB HIPNOZA
Pl. Sejmu Śląskiego 2 (second floor), Katowice
CULTURAL LIFE
Art galleries and museums most frequented by the academic community:
ASP KATOWICE RONDO SZTUKI GALLERY
Rondo im. gen. Jerzego Ziętka 1, Katowice www.rondosztuki.pl
BWA CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
Korfantego 6, Katowice www.bwa.katowice.pl
KRONIKA GALLERY
Rynek 26, Bytom www.kronika.org.pl
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SZYB WILSON GALLERY
Oswobodzenia 1, Katowice www.szybwilson.org
HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF KATOWICE
Józefa Szafranka 9, Katowice
SILESIAN MUSEUM
Bogucice “Strefa Kultury” www.muzeumslaskie.pl
CINEMAS
All foreign films with the exception of family films are shown in their original language versions, with Polish subtitles.
CINEMA CITY & IMAX
Gliwicka 44, Katowice www.cinema-city.pl
ŚWIATOWID
3 Maja 7, Katowice www.swiatowid.katowice.pl
KINO KOSMOS CENTRUM SZTUKI FILMOWEJ
Sokolska 66, Katowice www.csf.katowice.pl
OPERA AND PHILHARMONIC
SILESIAN PHILHARMONIC
Sokolska 2, Katowice www.filharmoniaslaska.pl
SILESIAN OPERA IN BYTOM
Moniuszki 21 / 23, Bytom www.opera-slaska.pl
NATIONAL RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Pl. Wojciecha Kilara 1, Katowice www.nospr.org.pl
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FESTIVALS
STREET ART FESTIVAL – April
www.katowicestreetartfestival.pl
CULT FILM FESTIVAL – May
www.croppfilmykultowe.pl
JUWENALIA STUDENTS FESTIVAL – May / June
OFF FESTIVAL – August
www.off-festival.pl
TAURON NOWA MUZYKA – August
www.festiwalnowamuzyka.pl
RAWA BLUES FESTIVAL – October
www.rawablues.com.pl
SILESIAN JAZZ FESTIVAL – October
www.sfj.com.pl
ARS CAMERALIS FESTIVAL – November
www.arscameralisfestiwal.pl
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE CITY
Some suggestions for active leisure activities close to the centre of Katowice
CLIMBING WALL
AWF Katowice, Raciborska 1, Katowice
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SWIMMING POOL
Pałac Młodzieży, Mikołowska 20a, Katowice
SKATE PARK
Osiedle Paderewskiego
CROSS–COUNTRY TRAILS, BIKE TRAILS, ROLLER SKATES
Park Śląski, Chorzów
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE CITY
While in Katowice, the capital of Upper Silesia, note the post-industrial character of the city. Its most valuable his-torical districts include miner’s settlements: Nikiszowiec and Giszowiec, also called garden-settlement.
In downtown Katowice, take a walk along the Modern-ism Trail. This tourist route was developed to familiarise visitors and residents of Katowice with the architecture of the 1920s and 30s. Along the route of 5.5 km we find the 16 most valuable modernist buildings in Katowice, including the Skyscraper on Żwirki i Wigury 15, and the monumental Regional Office built in the beginnings of the 20th century.
Noteworthy is also the Academy of Music, the oldest higher education institution in Upper Silesia and the only one in Poland that provides education in the field of pop and jazz music. A sightseeing tour of Katowice can end at the 27th floor of Altus tower, sipping coffee at the Sky Bar and enjoying the breath-taking panorama of the city.
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OUT OF TOWN LEISURE
The rocky terrain of the Polish Jurassic Highland and moun-tain hiking trails of Silesian Beskids and Żywiec Beskids are the directions chosen by people actively spending their free time outside the city. Jurassic Highland is the rock climbing destination in Poland.
To get there, take a train or bus in the direction of Zawiercie, Czestochowa, and Kraków. The trip takes up to two hours. Beskids in turn offer entertainment for ski-ers, cyclists and hikers. The fastest access is by Silesian Rail, direction Bielsko-Biala or Wisła. Lovers of historic old towns, museums and charming cafés will find them in Kra-kow, Wroclaw and Warsaw.
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Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
www.asp.katowice.pl
Edited by
International Office
ASP Katowice PR Specialist
Translation and proofreading
Izabela Blacha
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Adam Janicki
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Adam Janicki
ASP Katowice Archive
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