leaflet Silesian University of Technology.pdf

LOCATION - GLIWICE
Gliwice has a rich history of nearly 800 years. The city is an unique
place, where tradition, mulicultural heritage, science and modernity
intermingle, creating its one-of-the-kind atmosphere of the atrractive
place to live.
Ages of history and multicultural past constitute very significant
advantages of Gliwice. Numerous historic sites, picturesque nooks,
valuable monuments are enchanting. The Market Square, a central point
of Gliwice, a favourite location for get-togethers of local people and
tourists, has a great charm. A slim silhouette of the Gliwice Radio Station
constitutes if not a symbol, definitely
a signature of the city. A special
attraction of Gliwice are its green
areas – parks, squares, and most of all
the impressive Palm House, bringing
a whiff of exotics to the climate of
the city. Our guests, more and more
numerously visiting Gliwice, will
definitely wish to come back here.
Nowadays Gliwice is one of the most
important centres of innovation in
Poland. Located at the junction of
the A1 and A4 motorways, during the
last 20 years it has transformed from
a city based on the heavy industry
into a leader in new technologies.
The city is characterized by modern
infrastructure, numerous and well
educated technical staff, educational
potential and well developed
business environment. The city is
a seat of the Silesian University of
Technology - one of the largest
and most prestigious technological
universities in Poland, and of
Technopark actively operating on
the innovation market. Thanks to
these advantages companies from
the hi-tech sector dynamically
develop here.