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Polish authorities are taking care to promote a healthy lifestyle and prohibit smoking in many public places. In bars, restaurants, theatres, colleges, trains, etc., you are allowed to smoke only in designated areas. Look around for a sign depicting a cigarette crossed with a red line before taking out your pack!

This old park, created in 1888, has more than 90 species of trees and shrubs. However, diverse plant life and classic English gardens with an avenue of roses aren’t it's only attractions. In Kościuszko Park, you can find the oldest religious building in Katowice — the wooden Church of St. Michael the Archangel, constructed in 1510. Another object of interest is the 35-metre Parachute Tower, in which Silesian scouts tried to defend Katowice from the German troops in 1939.

Central Museum of Firefighting at Mysłowice is among the largest museums of its kind in Europe. Its collections include over 4,000 exhibits, some of which are a hundred or even a couple hundred years old! For instance, the oldest car on display was produced by Mercedes-Benz in 1913. However, the museum also has a horse-tailed water pump dating back to 1717. A must-visit place for those interested in the history of technology!