Lubliniec, Poland

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Lubliniec

THE REGION WE LIVE IN IS CALLED

THE UPPER SILESIA

THE COAT OF ARMS THE FLAG OF THE

PROVINCE

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...

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Throughout the ages, this region facedmany difficult and sad experiences. Itsvaried past led to creating here a uniquemixture of nations, cultures and religions.

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.

‘ŚLĄSK’ – THE FOLK MUSIC

AND DANCE GROUP

THIS MUSIC GROUP IS KNOWN AND

FAMOUS ALL OVER THE WORLD

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.

LUBLINIEC – our city

The town and municipality of Lubliniec are located in the north-western part of the Silesian province, in the middle section of the WoźnikiHummock. The town is 56 km away from the capital of the province – Katowice, 35 km away from Częstochowa and 50 km from Opole.

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.

It is small town with population of 25-thousands inhabitants.

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”.

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.

One of the most elite Polish defense units isstationed in the town.

Local attractions for visitors

• The market square

• The little market square

St. Anne Church St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

Town Hall Country Office

The Courant’s Townhouse Lubliniec Castle

Our school today..

Our school tomorrow …

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.

International exchange with partner’s school- Gewerbeschule in Rheinfelden

Now let’s see the short movie aboutour school..