1. Lubliniec, Poland
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6. The province of Silesia, situated in the
southern part of Poland, belongs to a major
industrial region. The capital of the
voivodeship is the city Katowice. It is the
most urbanized province in Poland...
8. Throughout the ages, this region faced
many difficult and sad experiences. Its
varied past led to creating here a unique
mixture of nations, cultures and religions.
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11. Silesia has preserved vivid traditions of
folk culture. Former customs, habits,
song and dances are presented during
various folclore festivities. An essential
element of the culture is the regional way
of cooking and a specific dialect.
14. Tourist leisure activities are today proving to
be more and more popular here. The Beskidy
mountains attract attention of people from all
over the Europe, where tourist routes are
prepared for hiking and cycling. The second
most often visited place is the region of the
Krakowsko-Częstochowska upland, with its
picturesque linestone formations.
18. The town and municipality of Lubliniec are
located in the north-western part of the Silesian
province, in the middle section of the Woźniki
Hummock. The town is 56 km away from the
capital of the province – Katowice, 35 km away
from Częstochowa and 50 km from Opole.
19. Lubliniec has a favourable location in terms of its
traffic connections. In the town there is a large
railway junction, connecting Katowice with
Poznao and Częstochowa with Opole. The area of
the district is also intersected with the main
routes of road transport, making this town an
important strategic point on the map of Poland.
21. The Lubliniec land, located amongst woods and
numerous water reservoirs, far from industrial
centres full of smoke and noise, is called a ”Green
Silesia”, as well as ”Green Lungs of Silesia”.
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23. The town also promotes walking tourism. For the
fans of this form of recreation, tourists routes
have been laid out, leading through Lubliniec.
The city of Lubliniec prides itself on bicycle
trails, 120 km long. Most of them are situated in
the forest area.
24. One of the most elite Polish defense units is
stationed in the town.
32. The team of professional schools is:
• student friendly,
• fully supportive towards comprehensive
development of the student,
• open minded (we care about student needs),
• cooperative with: local authorities; cultural
and sport centers; youth organizations.
