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City view of Katowice in Poland
By Xinhua Published: Oct 05, 2025 10:29 AM
People walk near the Spodek arena, a landmark in Katowice, Poland on Oct. 4, 2025. Katowice, the capital of Poland's Silesian region, once known for its heavy industry, is now revitalizing itself through modern architecture and creative industries. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)

People walk near the Spodek arena, a landmark in Katowice, Poland on Oct. 4, 2025. Katowice, the capital of Poland's Silesian region, once known for its heavy industry, is now revitalizing itself through modern architecture and creative industries. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)


 
This photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the Spodek arena, a landmark in Katowice, Poland. Katowice, the capital of Poland's Silesian region, once known for its heavy industry, is now revitalizing itself through modern architecture and creative industries. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the Spodek arena, a landmark in Katowice, Poland. Katowice, the capital of Poland's Silesian region, once known for its heavy industry, is now revitalizing itself through modern architecture and creative industries. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)


 
People exercise in front of the Spodek arena, a landmark in Katowice, Poland on Oct. 4, 2025. Katowice, the capital of Poland's Silesian region, once known for its heavy industry, is now revitalizing itself through modern architecture and creative industries. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)

People exercise in front of the Spodek arena, a landmark in Katowice, Poland on Oct. 4, 2025. Katowice, the capital of Poland's Silesian region, once known for its heavy industry, is now revitalizing itself through modern architecture and creative industries. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)


 
This photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows an old mine shaft tower alongside modern high-rise buildings in Katowice, Poland. Katowice, the capital of Poland's Silesian region, once known for its heavy industry, is now revitalizing itself through modern architecture and creative industries. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows an old mine shaft tower alongside modern high-rise buildings in Katowice, Poland. Katowice, the capital of Poland's Silesian region, once known for its heavy industry, is now revitalizing itself through modern architecture and creative industries. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)