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Krakow is one of the oldest and at the same time one of the largest cities located in the southern Poland, in the very centre of Europe. Over 790 000 people live and work here. Thanks to its centuries-old tradition, Krakow has become a centre of culture, tourist, science, business and sport. It attracts many people fascinated by art because of the numerous museums and art galleries, monuments reminiscent of an extremely interesting and sometimes turbulent history of the city.
For some time, Krakow became the capital of Poland (1038-1569) and the seat of kings. Education is provided at numerous universities, including the Jagiellonian University — the oldest university in Europe founded in 1364 and the oldest technical university in Poland — AGH University of Krakow. Moreover, the attractiveness of this place is enhanced by festivals, performances, and concerts (on average over 2500 per year). The rich history of the city and its inhabitants became the basis for stories and legends spread all over the country and beyond. Thanks to the presence of numerous communities and cultures, we have the opportunity to admire the atmosphere of this remarkable city.
AGH University of Krakow is situated in the close centre of Krakow. The large campus consists of many modern buildings belonging to particular Faculties located next to the biggest streets of the city. The Main Building (Building A0) is placed next to Mickiewicza Avenue, while the remaining buildings are next to Czarnowiejska (two bus stops), Piastowska, and Gramatyka Streets. Near the campus there are student dormitories (Miasteczko Studenckie AGH).
Krakow
Krakow – due to its demographic, economic, social and scientific-cultural strength – ranks second in Poland among cities. It has unique values that are the basis of its economic development and an increase in the quality of life. It has high-quality human capital at its disposal. It is a city people consciously choose as a place to live, work, study, spend free time in a variety of ways. Sustainable development and the ability to meet specific challenges with the skillful use of own resources are the main priorities.
The academic center, with its 650 year old University , is permanently connected with the city and builds an unrepeated resource of knowledge in a unique way. It is the key to competitiveness and innovation not only of Krakow, but also of the entire region. The intensively developing economy based on knowledge is a completely new process in the economic life of the City, which makes it part of the modern economies of the world.
The overriding goal for Krakow is not only to be a modern city but also to be proud of its historical heritage. It aspires to be an open, rich, friendly and safe metropolis, vibrant with culture. Smart management and strengthening the sphere of modern services and the research and development sector are the foundations for the development of Krakow – a city where innovation and effective cooperation between science and business are the focus.
We invite you to visit our website and learn about the possibilities offered by magical Krakow – rooted in tradition, sensitive to everyday life and open to development: www.dlabiznesu.krakow.pl
Fot. Piotr Krochmal
Source: krakow.pl
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