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Katowice weather
Updated 01 August 2010 00:30
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
18°CHigh: 25°C
Low: 14°C
Wind: 0 kph
Humidity: 94%
Clear
Monday
28° / 18°
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
22° / 14°
Morning Rain
Wednesday
22° / 13°
Morning Rain
Thursday
24° / 15°
MSN WeatherData provided by Foreca

Katowice 

Katowice is the largest city in Silesia in Poland with a population of about 320,000 in the city itself and over 2.1 million if the surrounding cities of the Upper-Silesian Metropolitan Union are taken into account. Located in the middle of Silesia on the banks of the river Rawa, Katowice's historical importance as Poland's main industrial centre has been indisputable in recent decades. Nowadays Katowice has also a rich cultural life with theatres, the Silesian Philharmonic, the Silesian Museum and famous concert hall is known as the Spodek. Visitors will find an interesting city with many relics, stunning modern architecture, hospitable people and easy access to the Beskidy Mountains and other Silesian Cities.

 

To and from Katowice airport

There's a frequent shuttle bus from outside the terminal building to the city centre dropping off near the main railway station. Getting to Krakow takes about an hour by private car, a little longer by coach.

 

Best Hotels in Katowice 

There are several hotels in Katowice and the newest is Qubus and Novotel Hotel. Diament hotel has been recently renewed and belongs to the high class of Katowice's hotels.

Try http://wizzhotels.co.uk/City/Katowice.htm for Katowice hotels and http://wizzhotels.co.uk/City/Krakow.htm for Krakow hotels.