Culture
- Silesian Museum was established in the revitalized areas of the former mine ,,Katowice”, over 80% of the museum exhibitions are located underground, thanks to the use of modern architectural solutions, their collections are presented in daylight, at a depth of over 13 meters
- Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR) – one of the best concert halls in the world with a rich musical repertoire
- wide offer of restaurants (also distinguished by Gault&Millau), clubs and pubs
- Mariacka Street – the most popular pedestrian street in Katowice, it lures with extraordinary music and pubs, unforgettable parties and events, summer movies and theatre plays
- wide cultural offer: 4 theaters, 8 museums, 7 cinemas, 12 art galleries
- Katowice – the city of great events: the European Economic Congress, the European Congress of Small and Medium sized Enterprises, Intel Extreme Masters, Rawa Blues, the Tauron New Music, the Silesian JazzArt Festival, Mayday, Maj Music Festival, OFF Festival