Illustration
A tram in the blue hour
The story behind the illustration
A modern tram glides over wet paving between glowing façades. This evening scene is a free vision of urban travel. It confirms no track alignment, night service or departure times.
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The history of Katowice: a city in motion
Katowice gained town rights on 11 September 1865; the settlements now forming its districts are older. Railways, mines and steelworks drew people, skills and languages here. In 1922 the city became part of Poland and the capital of the autonomous Silesian Voivodeship.
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