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Warsaw Convention Bureau – your local partner...... 3 Ibis Warszawa Reduta ***...... 40 Warsaw, a city of intense expansion and creativity, is year on year Ibis Warszawa Ostrobramska **...... 40 Warsaw Convention Support...... 4 Best Western Hotel Portos ***...... 41 increasing its capacity to deal with a host of diverse needs. Discover Warsaw...... 6 Hotel Rialto *****...... 41 One of these needs is the ability to offer tourists a rich palette of cul- City of ...... 8 Warsaw Judaica...... 10 Warsaw – the capital of culture and art ...... 42 tural events, and outdoor activities. Buzzing atmosphere of the banks Green Warsaw ...... 11 Unique venues for over 500 people Cuisine...... 12 National Museum in Warsaw...... 43 of the River Vistula, food and entertainment venues have become Communism...... 14 Royal Castle in Warsaw...... 44 a symbol of an open and vibrant city. Key events 2018...... 15 Łazienki Królewskie Museum...... 45 Warsaw worth exploring...... 16 POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews...... 46 Warsaw is also seen as an attractive destination Warsaw – your meetings destination...... 18 Soho Factory ...... 47 Scientific Community...... 20 Philharmonic Hall...... 48 to do business thanks to its well-developed infra- Getting to Warsaw...... 22 Forteca Kręgliccy...... 48 structure, and human potential, being also a home Getting around...... 23 Museum of King Jan III’s at Wilanów...... 49 Olympic Centre ...... 50 to budding entrepreneurs and start-ups in the tech Warsaw – the main venue for meetings...... 24 Reduta Banku Polskiego...... 50 Conference venues for over 1,000 people Ufficio Primo...... 51 and creative sectors. Palace of Culture and Science – Warsaw Congress Centre.....25 Unique venues for less than 500 people This guide will navigate you through some of the PGE Narodowy Stadium...... 26 ...... 52 MT Polska Trade Fair and Congress Centre...... 27 Centre of Contemporary Art, Ujazdowski Castle ...... 53 best experiences Warsaw has to offer, providing GLOBAL EXPO ...... 27 Zachęta – National Gallery of Art...... 53 EXPO XXI Warszawa...... 28 Copernicus Conference Centre (Copernicus a comprehensive database for Warsaw venues Legia Warszawa Conference Centre...... 28 Science Centre) ...... 54 and attractions. Conference hotels for over 1,000 people Warsaw Rising Museum ...... 54 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Museum of Modern Art ...... 55 If you are interested in organizing a spe- Centre Warsaw ****...... 29 ...... 55 Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre ****...... 29 Museum of Warsaw ...... 56 cific event in our city, please contact us Sofitel Warsaw Victoria *****...... 30 Służewiec Racecourse...... 56 for further information. We will be happy Conference hotels from 500 to 1,000 people Hotel Marriott *****...... 31 Academic venues...... 57 to assist you! Novotel Warszawa Centrum ****...... 31 ...... 58 Novotel Warszawa Airport ****...... 32 Warsaw University Library...... 59 Sheraton Warsaw Hotel *****...... 32 Warsaw University of Technology...... 60 WestinWarsaw *****...... 33 Centre for Innovation and Technology Conference hotels from 200 to 500 people Transfer Management of Warsaw Mercure Warszawa Centrum ****...... 34 University of Technology Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport ****...... 34 (CZIiTT PW)...... 60 InterContinental Warszawa *****...... 35 Warsaw School of Economics...... 61 Sound Garden Hotel *** ...... 35 Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW...... 61 Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre ****...... 36 Vistula Group of Universities ...... 62 Hotel Bristol, Warsaw *****...... 36 Conference hotels for less than 200 people Warsaw MICE suppliers...... 63 Mercure Warszawa Grand ****...... 37 PCOs & DMCs...... 64 Best Western Hotel Felix ***...... 37 Social Programmes...... 66 Gordon Hotel **...... 38 Social Programmes/MICE services ...... 68 Ibis Warszawa Old Town ***...... 38 We strongly Ibis Warszawa Centrum **...... 39 Warsaw MICE map...... 72 Mercure Warszawa Airport ***...... 39 encourage all meeting Monika Białkowska Mateusz Czerwiński planners interested in Warsaw Tourism Warsaw Convention acquiring our support to get Organization Director Bureau Director in touch with us – we will do our best to make your Palace of Culture and Science Warsaw event a great Plac Defilad 1 success! (IX floor, rooms 937, 938, 946) 00-901 Warsaw, Poland [email protected], [email protected]

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Acquiring a complimentary venue Acquiring complimentary public transport tickets can help Warsaw sightseeing tours for VIP guests Keynote speaker sponsorship package Warsaw Convention Bureau is a department of Warsaw Tourism Welcome stand at the Warsaw Chopin Airport Invitinglocal and state government representatives Organisation, a private‑public association established by Warsaw Promotion before and at the event City Hall for the purpose of promoting Warsaw as an attractive Additional benefits from the members of Warsaw Tourism Organisation destination for individual and business tourism. One of the goals of Warsaw Convention Bureau is to encourage large conferenc- SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL CONGRESS AMBASSADOR If you are a member of the Polish scientific community or a representative of a local es, fairs and congresses to take place in the city. As part of this industry association and you would like to attract a significant international con- goal, we offer support to both Polish and international meeting gress to Warsaw – here is how we can support you: planners considering Warsaw for their events. By using the syn- Preparation for thedestination pitch ergy of public and private entities associated in Warsaw Tourism Assistance with developing the bid book Organisation, we strive to provide each organiser with the range Support from local partners of services presented here. Active help with presenting Warsaw offer to the decision makers Promotion of the event

Each request for support is individually evaluated and the deci- We cordially welcome every meeting planner interested in cooperation on staging sion on the scope of the support depends on a number of factors, congresses, conferences, fairs and other business and scientific events in Warsaw. such as the available resources of Warsaw Convention Bureau We will make every effort possible to make your event in Warsaw a great success! and its partners, as well as the economic impact and significance in terms of content and image of the event. ▪ Warsaw Convention Bureau team 6 DISCOVERDISCOVER WARSAWWARSAW DISCOVER WARSAW 7

Warsaw – a historical city Warsaw with the title of fDi’s Polish City of the Future for 2017/2018 MIPIM – the world’s leading property in Cannes Number 1 in all the categories: Discover Economic Potential Business Friendliness Human Capital and Lifestyle Cost Effectiveness Connectivity Warsaw’s history is both di- verse and turbulent. Last With WarsawWarsaw at the heart of Poland, and Poland leaves happy memories with all the tourists, busi- century alone it went from at the heart of Europe, it should not be surprising nessmen and art lovers who spend time there, then Russian subjugation to be- to anyone that the capital city has developed into you’re looking for Warsaw! Whether you are vis- ing called the of the one of the continent’s prime scientific and business iting Warsaw for business or for pleasure, the city North, before the utter de- destinations. It is common meeting place, not only offers all the attractions you need to make your Why Warsaw? struction of World War II for political and scientific conferences in this part trip a perfect one. when the city was reduced of the continent, but also for business and cultural Easy connection with 2 international airports, virtually to rubble, only to events. Many institutions and organisations from No matter what you think you know about Warsaw, over 182 direct flight connections, over 15 rise again under Soviet in- Central and Eastern Europe have their offices in the city will surprise you. It is dynamic and forward million passengers in 2016 fluence. The Old Town es- Warsaw, which has naturally led to a never-ending looking, constantly changing and always offering Compact: key hotels, convention & gala dinner pecially shows the remark- river of ideas, innovations and capital. Since join- great potential for the future. With modern archi- venues in the city centre able resilience of the city, ing the European Union, Warsaw has enjoyed an tecture, friendly infrastructure, a well-established Fresh and undiscovered European gem having been thoroughly re- influx of EU funding, which has resulted in huge stock market and creative inhabitants – here lies 2018 – 100th anniversary of the Independence constructed and being list- amounts of money being invested in development, the beating heart of business! But behind the bus- of Poland ed as a UNESCO World the construction of new sports venues, the mod- tle of the business world you can feel the rhythm Rich culture – over 100 events a month Heritage site. The Old ernisation of public transport, culture, education, of the city, or take a more relaxing stroll along the Green areas – more than 90 parks and 6 km Town is also the starting and on improving the look, the feel and the utility banks of the Vistula, offering sunny beaches, and of walkways along the river bank point of the Royal Route, of city spaces. evenings of music and film. Try the many and var- Young, creative hub – over 70 universities an avenue that runs from ied tastes of the city’s restaurants. Simply get lost Poland – TOP 10 Tourist Destination of the the Royal Castle – the If you want to visit a city in Europe that offers in the backstreets and discover something fascinat- World (Lonely Planet) 2016 seat of Polish Kings, past thrills, class and experiences, a metropolis that ing. Why wait? Warsaw is there to be explored! ▪ the Royal Łazienki Park – a Palace garden complex – and down to the Wilanów Royal Palace. During the communist era, the city was shaped by the grey, utilitarian architecture of socialism, dominated by the looming presence of the Palace of Science and Culture. Since Poland’s po- litical transformation, how- ever, huge improvements have been made and War- saw has seen rapid and dramatic changes. Now it is an inspiring place, crea- tive and modern. ▪

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The Fryderyk Chopin Museum at Warsaw’s is one Don’t miss! Warsaw – of the most highly acclaimed mod- Open-air concerts are held at the feet of the monument ern biographical museums in Europe. to Fryderyk Chopin every Sunday from May until Sep- The multimedia exhibition expertly displays the world’s richest and most tember. The concerts welcome outstanding pianists from City of Chopin all over the world and are free of charge. All you need to varied collection of Chopin memo- ryderyk Chopin is famed around the world as a composer rabilia – from his life and his works. do is sit in the park and listen to the wonderful music. The collection includes manuscripts and pianist. Not so many people know that Warsaw is the city and printed copies of Chopin’s com- Fof Chopin, which was a very special place for the composer. positions, his correspondence, auto- It was in the capital city that the Chopin family lived for Fryderyk’s graphs, notes, personal items, and early years, and it was here that the artist spent the first half of his life. pianos. [Address: ul. Okólnik 1] Fryderyk learned to play the piano in Warsaw, charming aristocrats with his magnificent concert performances, and attracting interest from the city’s press. However, he remained a typical Warsaw boy, walking round the city’s streets, learning foreign languages, picking up girls, and joking around with his friends at fashionable cafes.

Nowadays, there are many places on the streets of Warsaw where traces of Fryderyk Chopin can still be found (and we’re not just talking about the composer’s heart, which was brought back here after his death). Use our free mobile applications and website to Everyday Chopin’s Concerts at the Old Town: find out how interesting Chopin’s Warsaw was, and still is! His 6.00 PM Time For Chopin, Plac Zamkowy 8 music still resonates today as an expression of Poland’s passionate 7.00 PM Chopin Point, Krakowskie Przedmieście 62 nature, its one of a kind culture and the highs and lows of its history.

Throughout the summer, there are public concerts to be enjoyed in the Royal Łazienki Park where a statue of Chopin watches over the crowds of eager Chopin and Visit Żelazowa listeners. And all year round you can hear - THE BIRTHPLACE His Europe Fryderyk Chopin his music while resting on one of the of Fryderyk Chopin International International Piano many multimedia Chopin benches for Competition – next a quick break from exploring the Music Festival edition in 2020 composer’s picturesque city. And in Warsaw Chopin and His Europe In- for a more in-depth look at the ternational Music Festival is life of the great man, the Fry- a magnet for all lovers of clas- deryk Chopin Museum is sical and contemporary music. very modern and interac- Organised every August since tive and boasts the largest 2005 by the Fryderyk Chopin collection of the compos- Institute, every year there is er’s memorabilia in the world. a new overarching theme fol- Just a short trip away from lowed by the outstanding Pol- Warsaw, you can add to your ish and international artists Chopin experience by visiting Booking information: invited to play there. the nearby cities of Żelazowa tel. +48 533 49 39 40 very five years since 1927, Warsaw has been attracting Wola – the composer’s birthplace, www.ChopinPASS.com and Sanniki – which will show you the very best piano players in the world to participate in all you wanted to know about Ethe Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition. Chopin and the typical Ma- The event was the brainchild of Jerzy Żurawlew – a renowned zovian folk culture that pianist and teacher – with the aim of bringing the music of the influenced his work. great composer to a wider audience. The competition has gone ▪ from strength to strength – which is no surprise, given the event’s prestige and the international careers enjoyed by the winners. ▪

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POLIN Museum Żabiński Villa Nożyk Synagogue Próżna Street Green Warsaw

arsaw has long had a strong connection with arsaw is a green and refreshing des- along the river or take a cruise on traditional the Jewish world. Before World War II, over POLIN Museum of the tination with its 346 leafy squares wooden boats. There is also a free river ferry 30 per cent of Warsaw’s population was Jew- Wand 96 parks covering a quarter during the summer months. The Vistula W History of Polish Jews of the city. The largest and most impres- River in Warsaw is particularly unique due ish, leaving Warsaw with the second largest Jewish sive of these is the Royal Łazienki Park to its natural values. The right bank of the population in the world, behind New York. That pop- Winner of the 2017 European Union ulation enjoyed Jewish schools, libraries, theatres and Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa and Palace complex covering 76 ha of river is entirely wild and home to beavers, sports clubs and had many famous celebrities. Warsaw Nostra Awards. parkland in the middle of the city and terns and even moose, which you might was home to the author and Nobel Prize winner, Isaac The best European museum of 2016, containing some beautiful architecture. catch a glimpse of if you’re lucky. The area Bashevis Singer, the pianist and composer Władysław awarded by EMYA. There is also the incredible green roof of the is protected by the Natura 2000 programme. It is not a Holocaust Museum, this Szpilman – known from the film “The Pianist”, and University Library, one of the largest rooftop is museum of life – 1,000 years of gardens in Europe, with a view looking out The left bank has also undergone extensive the outstanding actress Ida Kamińska. history of the Polish and Jewish nations. Located in a very symbolic place, over the Vistula River and the National renovation to make it into a vibrant and However, the atrocities of the Second World War next to the Ghetto Heros Monument in Stadium. interesting place to spend time. Close changed everything, with the Nazis establishing a Jew- the district of the former ghetto. by, near to the Royal Castle, there is the ish ghetto, systematically exterminating the inhabitants The amazing reconstruction of the Warsaw’s river banks are considered to Multimedia Park. This is also wooden Gwoździec synagogue be the summer centre of the city, with a venue for many cultural events, pri- and destroying synagogues. In today’s Warsaw you is a must see. can still find a lot of places that hark back to this tragic much to offer on both sides. Here you marily Wianki­ (the summer solstice cel- history: The Monument of the Ghetto Heroes next to can relax on one of eight municipal beach- ebration) in June, and the Feast of the Vis- POLIN Museum, the monument of Umschlagplatz, es, rent sports equipment, go on a bicycle tour tula in September. ▪ the place from where Jews were transported to the Treblinka death camp, and the sign of the ghetto wall along the pavements. POLIN Museum, the Jewish Check it out! Vistula River: 8 official urban beaches, Theatre, Grzybowski Square, Próżna Street and the Enjoy the river, beaches and 6 km of walkways along the river bank Nożyk Synagogue are the places most associated with incredible nature on a boat! (including Vistula Boulevards) Contact: PO WIŚLE Jewish culture today, but there are stories everywhere. www.po-wisle.pl In Żabiński Villa you can hear the incredible tale of To know more about Jewish history, to visit the the director and his wife, and their he- remains of the former Jewish Ghetto, to find roic work in saving Jewish people life, immortalised out about famous Polish Jews such as Ludwik Zamenhof – creator of the language Esperanto… in a recent film. Every autumn there is also a festival of Jewish culture – “Singer’s Warsaw” – which aims Contact: AB POLAND TRAVEL to spread awareness of the richness of Jewish culture www.abpoland.com and how things used to be. ▪

<< BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS << BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 DISCOVER WARSAW Hala Koszyki DISCOVERDISCOVER WARSAW 13 Cuisine 1 OneWarsaw’s of the recent developments in Warsaw has been the reinvention Halls of former trade centres, origi- olish cuisine is not simply pierogi and sausage – though they play nally intended to bring Warsaw’s open-air markets inside, to be better organised and more hygienic, their role and come in many shapes and flavours. However, most and now, with the prevalence of modern supermarkets, have changed again to enjoy a new lease of PVarsovian dining tables will see a lot of pork, with ample amounts life. In Warsaw there are three main halls, each with historical aspects. of beef, poultry and fish.Soups play a very important role, with many to try from and ones to favour every palate. It is also true that Varsovians

have a sweet tooth and enjoy their cakes: whether it is one of the many 2 in places like New York, London, Hala Gwardii cheesecakes, or apple pies, or traditional poppy-seed cakes and ginger- Lisbon and Florence, bustling bread, popular especially over Christmas time. During Easter, there with activity around and buzzing are frosting-covered yeast cakes and an obligatory addition to every with interesting chatter. (Address: Easter meal is “mazurki” – a confection entirely unknown outside of ul. Koszykowa 63) Poland. Poland is also known for its famous vodka, best served chilled in small shot glasses and swallowed in one go. Warsaw boasts a galaxy Hala Mirowska Hala Mirowska has been among of restaurants and a huge variety of cuisines, Polish and others from the largest and most interesting around the world. We can recommend a few that serve Polish dishes The Koszyki market hall has come markets in Warsaw for over a cen- saw. A great place for breakfast, to be known as the ‘People’s ba- tury. Rebuilt after the war, it was lunch or dinner, to pick up some zaar’. It reopened in the autumn known as a place where you could shopping at the food market or Recommended restaurants for MICE: 3 of 2016, and found its way into the find everything, and hosted a large, in specialised shops, or just soak Smaki Warszawy AleGloria hearts of the city residents as War- colourful and fragrant flower mar- up the atmosphere. The offer in An elegant restaurant that offers dish- In the very heart of the city, strawberry saw’s social and culinary centre. It ket. Now it is a place beloved by Hala Gwardii is diversified. Street es from Polish cuisine, especially spe- bushes are in bloom and white geese chefs and foodies, with something food style booths offer a range of cialties from pre- and past-war Warsaw. have flown in. The new venture shows offers a range of street food stalls Ul. Żurawia 47/49, Polish cuisine in a different dimension. from around the world, in one lo- for even the most demanding of dishes from all around the world www.smakiwarszawy.pl Recipes of Polish cuisine are combined cation around a long central bar, recipes… if you look hard enough, and beer or wine is available. Hala with better or less known traditional together with high quality shops as you can find almost everything Gwardii is open from Friday to Piąta Ćwiartka dishes to present a new image offering fresh products for anyone there. (Address: Plac Mirowski 1) Sunday. The food market is open The dishes served in Piąta of a culinary art. Plac Trzech who wants to recreate the sumptu- from 9 am to 8 pm on Friday and Ćwiartka used to be pres- Krzyży 3, www.alegloria.pl Over 3,500 ous smells and tastes in their own A new food hall, Hala Gwardii Saturday, and from 10 am to ent in the Polish cuisine restaurants in the past and today E. Wedel Chocolate 4 home. Hala Koszyki is Warsaw’s – opened at the end of Septem- 5 pm on Sunday. (Address: Plac they are almost forgot- Lounge answer to similar such investments ber 2017 in the centre of War- Żelaznej Bramy 1) Two restaurants* ▪ ten. This restaurant is This address of the awarded the restoring their magnifi- cafe and shop has been Michelin star cence. Royal Castle, Plac unchanged since 1894, NIGHT MARKET BREAKFAST MARKET market. The Breakfast Market takes place Zamkowy 4, www.kregliccy.pl though the Wedel factory This is Warsaw’s first ever street food If the Night Market is too late for you, throughout the summer months, outside in and first flagship store appeared night market, located on the postal plat- then think about Warsaw’s Breakfast the open air of various parks and green ar- Warszawa Wschodnia in 1851. Old-Fashioned Shop serves forms of Warsaw’s former Main Market, with a picnic atmos- eas, moving between the districts of A restaurant of a unique atmosphere, Wedel breakfasts, which consist of ex- Railway Station (Warszawa phere where families Żoliborz, Mokotów, Praga and where old Polish dishes “are spiced up cellent bread, cheese, freshly-squeezed Główna). It is a gathering of and friends can the Powiśle neighbourhood. stalls with tempting food eat breakfast with a French Bon Appétit!” Warszawa juice, tea, coffee and of course cups of from all corners of the outside on VEGETARIAN WARSAW Wschodnia is open 24/7. Ul. Mińska 25, chocolate. globe, independent trad- the grass, According to the website www.gessler.sohofactory.pl Ul. Szpitalna 8, www.wedelpijalnie.pl Dishes such as flaki (1), pyzy (2), ers, merchants, and music take part “Happy Cow”, Warsaw is tatar (3) and nóżki have risen to modelled on the famous in work- a one of the most welcom- capital prominence. In some res- night markets of Asia. War- shops and ing places for vegans and taurants menus boast of these saw’s Night Market gathers do some shop- vegetarians. The website maps Check it out! dishes as being “in Varsovian together many of the most ping. Every week- meat-free restaurants around enticing street food sellers with end, visitors can sample the world, and speaks highly of the Discover the rich world of vodka! style” due to the unique prepa- a wide range of culinary delights. The regional specialties from around Po- Polish capital. It is the only Eastern Europe- Contact: EAT POLSKA – www.eatpolska.com ration. Żurek (4) is an Old Polish Market is open every summer weekend land and the world, as well a wide range an city on their list. Warsaw takes pride in Learn history and customs through cooking the most famous dishes. dish made from fermented rye from evening until late at night. of original dishes served up just for the having a large number of vegan restaurants. Contact: POLISH YOUR COOKING – www.polishyourcooking.com flour.

<< BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS << BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 14 DISCOVER WARSAW DISCOVER WARSAW 15 In the footsteps of communism fter World War II, while the Old Town Awas rebuilt from pic- tures and memories, the rest of Warsaw was given a new look to reflect the new era. Architects were tasked with rebuilding the city in a new style of design: “social- Key events 2018 ist in content and national in form”. 17-30 March Ludwig van Beethoven The festival includes symphonic and chamber concerts, recitals, choral performances, This architectural heritage of social- Easter Festival as well as exhibitions, master classes and scientific symposiums. ist realism is most visible in Warsaw More at: www.beethoven.org.pl through a visit to the Palace of Culture May – Chopin Concerts in the For almost 60 years, every Sunday from May to September – the Royal Łazienki Museum and Science, which looms over the city September Royal Łazienki Museum has an open invitation to free Chopin concerts. Pianists from all over the world and an informal atmosphere make it a great summer afternoon! and which celebrated its 60th anniversary Details at: www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl in 2015. Walk around Parade Square and May – Multimedia Fountain Park On Friday and Saturday evenings at 9 p.m. (May and September) or 9.30 (June, July and imagine listening to the propaganda-filled September in the bailey August) the Vistula River will be lit up by an extraordinary spectacle combining music, speeches of the leaders of the Polish Peo- lasers and water shows. More at: www.parkfontann.pl ple’s Republic. At Constitution Square (Plac June Vistula Wreaths It is a Slavic tradition in a new form. Kupała night is a perfect occasion for concerts, Konstytucji), in the Marszałkowska Housing fun and wreaths on Vistula. Programme at: www.estrada.com.pl District, there are more impressive sculptures 30 June – 25 International Jazz Festival A must-attend for jazz fans: international stars and the best music in the open air from the 1950s on display. To feel the spirit of the August in the Old Town at the Old Town. For free! www.jazznastarowce.pl past era, try a visit to one of the remaining milk July – August Chopin at Krakowskie Each summer Saturday, on one of the most beautiful streets in Warsaw, you will hear the bars – fast food canteens from that time, offering Przedmieście music of the great Polish composer, played by young, talented pianists. inexpensive, home style traditional Polish cooking, August International Music Festival More than 30 concerts at the highest level: recitals, concerts, symphonium concerts, jazz and enjoy their unique atmosphere where time has – “Chopin and his Europe” and opera. More at: www.pl.chopin.nifc.pl stood still. Nostalgia is so strong, that now there are 25 August – Jewish Culture Festival An extraordinary festival around the topic of pre-war, Jewish Warsaw, as described by new bars styled on the post-communist ones. 2 September Singer Warsaw Singer. Each year, incredible people associated with Jewish culture come to Warsaw from all over the world. Programme at: www.festiwalsingera.pl Visit the private museum of Life Under Communism and September Culture Crossroad Festival Artists from all over the world take Varsovians on a journey to the most interesting music regions around the world. Details at: www.festival.warszawa.pl hear stories about life with empty shops and long queues. ▪ 21-29 International Modern Music It is the biggest festival devoted to modern music – a must-attend for modern music lovers. September Festival “Warsaw Autumn” More at: www.warsaw-autumn.art.pl

Check it out! 30 September 40th PZU Warsaw Marathon The oldest marathon in Poland brings thousands of runners from all over the world. Not Feel the communism era and go on a tour by old militia van! only for the toughest ones – there is a 5 km run, a rollerblade marathon and a marathon for hand drive bikes. Registration at:www.pzumaratonwarszawski.com Contact: ADVENTURE WARSAW – www.adventurewarsaw.pl 12-21 October International Warsaw Film The best Polish, European and International cinema; international stars and a lot of other Festival activities. More at:www.wff.pl

11 November 100th anniversary of Polish The year 2018 marks the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining independence independence, which will feature a host of cultural events and activities in the whole country, including most importantly its capital city.

December – Illumination of the Royal A Christmas atmosphere, beautiful illumination, Christmas markets, and dozens of winter January Road and Christmas market attractions such as ice rings and ski paths. An ideal moment to come to Warsaw!

More events at: warsawcitybreak.com/events_calendar

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of the area’s oldest streets dating the cut-out dresses and oversize back to the turn of the century when blazers, but also catching up on the the capital was just expanding across latest offers in the interior design the river. Pre-WWI it was main- store, or coming across a piece of ly a Jewish area, with upper mid- delicate handmade jewellery. There dle-class traders and entrepreneurs is also a photo exhibition for you to adding to the bustling street life, and look at… or simply enjoy a coffee in the street was already known as an the back-yard cafeteria. centre of entertainment. Ząbkowska ups, debates, workshops, public con- Address: ul. Mysia 3 Street has worked hard to retain that sultations and bottom-up initiatives. reputation, with many restaurants Iluzjon – post-war modernist and bars attracting tourists, students Warszawa Powiśle cinema If you only have time for one night Not many of the post-war, modern- out in Warsaw, then get your evening ist, small cinemas remain in Warsaw. off to a great start at Warszawa However, the former Stolica cine- arsaw is almost unrecognisable to anyone who has not visited it in a while, Powiśle – good beer, good food and ma, now called Iluzjon, is still going and is constantly changing and up-dating. However, some of its quirky amazing location. And it’s not just strong. It was built in 1953 and was character and many of its cult places are still there to be discovered. Some evenings – try their breakfasts, or renovated not long ago. It shows W pierogi, or rest in a big, comfy deck classic movies and the latest films. of these places hark back to a by-gone age and depict what everyday life was like in chair. It has a great vibe, and an in- Don’t forget to check out a very nice the post-war communism of the Polish People’s Republic (PRL). Others take these teresting history – the structure used park around it. old buildings and renovate them in exciting and interesting ways to delight the peo- and hipsters. These places offer Pol- to be a ticket booth for the neigh- Address: ul. Narbutta 50a ple who use them or visit. See what makes Warsaw special! ish and Czech specialities at decent bouring train station. prices and in a trendier atmosphere Museum of Hunting and shoots, corporate functions and cul- Milk bars than some other , Horsemanship tural excursions alike. No visit to Warsaw would be com- and has developed as an artist hub, According to its profile, the museum Places to visit: plete without a visit to a milk bar where many musicians and painters combines the themes of hunting and ▪ Neon Museum (bar mleczny). This is an essential are still finding inspiration. Close horsemanship – it is unique in Eu- Soho Factory, ul. Mińska 25 Polish sightseeing experience and by, the Praga Zoo Market was es- rope, with the added value of being a step back in time to when meat tablished in 2016, modelled on the located in the picturesque Łazienki Poster Museum and fresh vegetables were scarce, and Berlin vintage bazaar and flea market Royal Park – a green heart of Warsaw. Polish posters are considered to be state-run restaurants served cheap in Mauerpark. Visitors can find por- In the museum you can find exhibi- conceptual masterpieces and beau- meals. The milk bars of today re- celain, glass, fabric, retro clothes and Address: ul. Kruczkowskiego 3b tions about nature – rare or extinct accessories, toys, old books, vinyl as Warsaw’s Neons tiful works of art in their own right. main cheap, cafeteria-style estab- animals and birds alongside more well as the work of modern designers. Warsaw’s streets once glittered with Wilanów’s Poster Museum has a col- lishments that offer comfort foods Fotoplastikon exotic fauna. Address: ul. Szwoleżerów 9 neon lights – during the great cold lection of 36,000 Polish Posters and – soups, pierogi (dumplings) as well Polish Vodka Museum Travel back in time with the War- ▪ war ‘neonisation’ campaign, the nearly 25,000 Foreign Posters, mak- as a meat-and-potatoes menu (quite (adress: ul. Ząbkowska 27/31), saw Fotoplastikon! This fascinating ing the museum one of the largest, literally). They offer a wider variety grand opening capital was lit up from every build- 2018 place allows viewers to watch chang- ing it seemed. That is documented and certainly the oldest, of its kind. of foods than was once available, but ing three-dimensional images, and and remembered in the amazing And to see classic posters in a dif- the basic concept remains. There are has archives with over 3,000 origi- Neon Museum, which has recov- ferent setting, visit the Relaks café in a few left in the capital and are not nal photographs from Warsaw and ered and protects the post-war neon the Mokotów district, with its walls only an inexpensive meal, but with around the globe. Built in the early advertising that once flooded the covered with posters in rotating dis- the right attitude they are also a fun 20th century, it is the only one in Po- streets of Polish cities with light and plays, combining past masters with cultural adventure. land – and one of very few anywhere­ colour. The museum’s collection is upcoming talent. Places to visit: Parade Square in the world that remains in perfect contained within one of Poland’s Places to visit: ▪ Bar Bambino Parade Square was designed as an working condition. oldest post-industrial factory build- ▪ Poster Museum ul. Hoża 19 open urban place at the very centre Address: Al. Jerozolimskie 51 ings, itself renovated and modern- ul. St. Kostki Potockiego 10/16 ▪ Prasowy of Warsaw, both accessible and at- ▪ Relaks café ul. Marszałkowska 10/16 ized to become a thriving cultural tractive for residents and tourists. Mysia 3 – department store Check it out! heart of the capital, Soho Factory. ul. Puławska 48 ▪ Bar Mleczny Rusałka During the summer, the Square be- This is an alternative department Explore Warsaw and experience This combination is perfect for the ul. Floriańska 14 comes an arena for a wide range of store in a former censorship office adventure with Warsaw Urban museum, giving the venue an at- freely available cultural and recrea- from the Communist era. Venturing Games! mosphere like no other. Well worth Ząbkowska Street – Praga district tional events. The central point of inside you will find a curated crop Contact: WARSAW URBAN a visit, the area is also a unique and Warsaw’s Praga district is enjoying the Square is a long table, a symbolic of Polish and international brands GAMES – stunning backdrop that has been a cultural resurgence and that is cer- space around which there is a series across five floors. There is much to www.warszawskiegrymiejskie.pl used for product launches, fashions tainly true of Ząbkowska Street, once of communal events, including meet- do here, not least browsing through

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Top Warsaw Venues

PGE Narodowy EXPO XXI Global EXPO MT Polska Palace of Culture Stadium Warszawa Trade Fair Trade Fair and Science – and Congress and Congress Warsaw Congress Centre Centre Centre WARSAW 22,350 m2 17,500 m2 13,800 m2 10,000 m2 10,000 m2 YOUR MEETINGS DESTINATION (to be opened (to be closed by (under renovation) in the 4Q18) the end of 2018) Warsaw hosts thousands business events annually, including congresses, conferences, fairs and meetings. The city takes top spot in the number of business and scientific events in Poland, and ranks highest of the Polish cities in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ratings. This guide presents a selection of 59 of the most important conference and event venues in Warsaw, including: July 2017 YTD: 6 congress venues, 24 hotels with conference capabilities and 29 other types of venue (museums, theatres, Warsaw MICE and university conference rooms). For meetings, Warsaw offers the best range of hotels for conference 70.2% requirements – over 24,000 beds in classified hotels, and over12,000 beds in four- and five-star hotels. Infrastructure – Occupancy The capital also has the highest number of companies providing conference catering services. In terms - 0.2% of international transport, Warsaw offers over 182 flight connections to65 countries around the world with the city’s two airports handling nearly half of all passenger traffic in oland.P ▪ Conference Hotels 66.96 EUR Warsaw’s large number of four- and five-star hotels is a huge asset ADR and advantage for the city. Most of the big international hotel chains +4.9% are present in Warsaw, including Accor, Best Western, Carlson Rezi- dor, Hilton, InterContinental, Louvre Hotels Group, Marriott and 46.97 EUR Starwood (as a part of Marriott chain), along with many others from RevPAR Polish hotel groups. Most of the hotels are located in the city centre, +4.7% with many of them within walking distance of each other. ▪

Warsaw according to the world-famous ICCA ranking Safety and security (International Congress and Convention Association) – Warsaw is one of the safest cities in the world! – 30th place – Member of EU and NATO – 71 association meetings (an increase of 97% over the past – Experienced in organising large-scale events – Chopin Year 10 years) 2010, UEFA EURO 2012, COP 2013, UEFA Finals 2015, – 19th place among European cities NATO Summit 2016 – 1st place among Polish cities – Ranked 22 out of 163 countries according to Global Peace over Index fDi European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17. – No situation of terrorism or religious extremism in the 410 Ranking of most attractive European locations for future inward contemporary history tourist accommodation investment ‘Major European Cities of the Future 2016/17’ – 82% inhabitants feel safe here after dark establishments – 4th place in the ‘business friendliness’ category Hotel Intercontinental was the – 6th place in the ‘cost effectiveness’ category Overall Positive Market Sentiment only one in Poland to receive 5 – 8th place in the ‘human capital and lifestyle’ category − Strong economic development; uninterrupted GDP growth over out of 5 possible symbols for – 8th place in the ‘FDI strategy’ category since 1992 the building (determining the − Willingness to negotiate Euro-denominated contracts level of services offered) in the E-REGI 2016. European Regional Economic Growth Index − Strong increases in both Arrivals and Overnights 36,000 – Ranking of European cities with the best economic bed “Michelin Main Cities of Europe prospects – 20th place ‘Eastern European Cities of the Future 2016/17’ places 2016” Red Guide. – 1st place – among cities in Central and Eastern Europe – 3rd place

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In the academic year 2015/2016 in Warsaw: • there were approximately 70 higher education institutions • about 260,000 students of which nearly 16,000 were foreigners in Warsaw’s higher education institutions

Warsaw scored 'very high' (the highest possible level) in terms of fluency in the EF English Proficiency Index – Polish Congress a ranking showing the level of English skills Ambassadors Programme Through their professional activity in international associations, SCIENTIFIC the Polish Congress Ambassadors spread knowledge about Poland’s Over 29% of advantages and secure international congresses for the country. Each foreigners studying year, the council of the Polish Congress Ambassadors Programme in Poland are students of nominates up to 20 representatives of scientific and business com- one of Warsaw’s higher munities who exceptionally contribute to acquiring international COMMUNITY education institutions congresses to Poland and who excel in promoting the country abroad. capital city like Warsaw is naturally incred- of advanced services and databases) and increasing There are more than 130 active Ambassadors at present. ibly complex to manage and organise, given access to innovation support instruments (consult- ▪ Athe multiple diverse and often contradictory ing, training, scholarships, grants etc.). opinions, directions and areas to control. All this makes finding an effective development policy a real Warsaw is one the most significant scientific hubs challenge, not only as a responsibility of the local in Europe, with over 150 scientific institutions and government, but also as for the numerous entities a multitude of professors and researchers being influencing the quality of the economy in Warsaw. active members of international associations. With this in mind, Warsaw has implemented a Triple Helix concept, which implies that the innovation of The local authorities are aware that developing the knowledge‑based economy is a result of close a network of cooperative relationships positively cooperation between three sectors: science, business influences not only mutual relations between com- and local administration. panies and scientific communities, but also builds an important segment of the economy through the Warsaw perceives the development of a modern, MICE sector. Therefore, the City of Warsaw, using knowledge‑based economy as a strategic and major the synergy of public and private entities associated goal. The city is constantly increasing the impact of within Warsaw Tourism Organisation, offers wide the research sector on the economy by developing support for meeting planners considering bringing The University of Warsaw has been Poland's number one university three times in a row research infrastructure, transferring knowledge and their congresses, conferences, fairs or other events according to the Perspektywy 2016 Higher Education Institutions League Table. technology between science and business (centres to Warsaw. ▪

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Getting direct flights to WARSAW Getting around f you are sightseeing in the while travelling back in time to to or wandering the 1950s, you can hitch a ride Iaround the Palace of Culture on the historic “T” tram line, or and Science area, you might find as an alternative ride the city of- By plane By train it easier and more interesting to fers trips along the Vistula River Warsaw is a convenient location in terms Warsaw is also well connected to other Eu- go by foot. Otherwise, take War- by watertrams or ferries. Final- of air travel and has direct flight connections ropean cities by rail. There are 3 train sta- saw’s quick, safe and efficient ly, there is the option of taking to 4 continents, 65 countries and 182 cities. tions in Warsaw providing international and public transport system of metro, a rickshaw around the Krakow- intercity train services. They are well con- trams, buses and night buses. If you want to travel round War- skie Przedmieście area. ▪ 2 international airports: nected to the public transportation network. saw in a bit of style, you can es- cape from the traditional forms ▪ Chopin Airport – main airport, about of transport, such as taxis or 10 km from the city centre. buses, and get a glimpse of 19th ▪ Warsaw Modlin Airport – located around century Warsaw, in the form of 35 km north‑west from the city centre*. horse omnibuses and cabs round the Old Town. To see the city * Convenient transfers centre and Warsaw’s right bank to Warsaw Modlin Airport with Modlin Bus. For more visit: Check the offer of Warsaw Trams – www.modlinbus.pl Check it out! www.tw.waw.pl Take a trip with yellow retro cabs! Contact: WPT1313 www.wpt1313.com Visa regulations Poland is in the Schengen zone. Visitors from non-EU countries must hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond the length of stay. Participants requiring a visa should apply immediately to a consular office or a diplomatic mission of the Republic of Poland in their country in order to avoid a delayed arrival to the event. Please note that the visa application procedure can take up to two weeks.

FEATURES: Rent a bike! 1 ticket valid for all means of public With Veturilo, Warsaw joins the oth- transport er cities offering a bike rental sys- 2 metro lines tem. Available from March until No- 3 main train stations vember, it opens the city up to bike connected to the public rides near and (relatively) far. The transportation network past year marked an absolute record 70% of Warsaw in the city bike’s popularity. Already residents believe that as many as 610,000 people have Warsaw is a bicycle- accounts in the Warsaw system, and friendly city have rented bikes a record-breaking 85% of Warsaw eight million times so far. Warsaw’s residents have a positive Veturilo public bike system is one opinion of the public of the largest and one of the most transport in the city popular systems in Europe.

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Palace of Culture and Science – Warsaw changing rooms, over 8,000 m² at Defilad Congress Centre is located in the centre Square, a unique panoramic view from of the city, with 5* and 4* hotels within the observation deck on XXX floor, with PALACE OF CULTURE AND SCIENCE – walking distance, making it very conven- a cocktail hall and parking spaces. WARSAW CONGRESS CENTRE ient for event organisers. The excellent Plac Defilad 1 location is matched by excellent facilities, The Palace of Culture and Science holds 00-901, Warszawa with various halls from 150 m² to 1,200 m², 4 theatres, a multiplex cinema, 4 museums, tel. +48 22 656 77 68 able to host congresses and conferences 3 universities and a dance school. The [email protected] for 4,000, 300 or even just 50 participants, Congress Hall has hosted many concerts, www.pkin.pl and easily adaptable to meet the event’s including world-class acts like the Rolling Distance from the airport: 7 km needs. It also has 10,000 m² of exhibition Stones. Guests can also visit the observa- Distance to the city centre: 0 km space, meeting and office facilities, audio- tion deck, as well as virtual trips using the Warsaw Exhibition space: 10,000 m2 visual services, Wi-Fi, cabin interpreting, VR 3D application “Horizon of History”. The main venue for meetings

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Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Kongresowa 11,300 2,880 under renovation Kuluary Kongresowej 1,700 2,800 2,800 Ratuszowa, Marmurowa 1,150 900 260 680 340 420 900 Starzyńskiego, Skłodowska 1,000 800 250 600 320 360 800 Koncertowa 837 440 440 Warszawska 415 320 320 Broniewskiego 410 300 100 220 70 120 300 Goethego 390 122 122 Gagarina 370 200 60 180 50 72 200 Trojki 345 280 90 200 70 72 280 Rudniewa 300 100 100 Kruczkowskiego 290 280 80 180 60 72 280 Mikołajskiej 280 240 50 200 60 72 240 Kisielewskiego 260 200 50 150 90 60 200 Foyer Koncertowej 230 200 20 80 80 72 150 Szymborskiej 230 200 20 150 100 72 200 Korczaka 220 200 40 130 60 60 200 Reymonta 220 200 20 200 100 72 200 Mickiewicza 200 40 40 Miłosza, Witkacego 190 120 30 100 80 60 100 Renesansowa, Gałczyńskiego 190 120 30 100 80 60 100 Tierieszkowej, Kopernika 180 170 60 70 50 60 170 Sienkiewicza 170 150 30 70 40 48 150 Puszkina 150 40 40 Gotycka 115 100 20 80 30 100

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The PGE Narodowy stadium in Warsaw is conferences as well as business meetings. MT Polska Trade Fair and Congress Cen- a modern, multifunctional building with The stadium has over 22,000 m2 of exhi- tre is a modern, multifunctional complex, a seating capacity of more than 58,000, bition area, making it a perfect venue for well-adapted for trade fairs, events, con- PGE NARODOWY STADIUM which also offers some of the largest con- trade shows and exhibitions. MT POLSKA TRADE FAIR ferences, balls, concerts, sport events, al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 ference space in the capital. The unique AND CONGRESS CENTRE film productions and fashion shows. Its 03-901, Warszawa advantages of the stadium are its location, The stadium’s spacious conference centre ul. Marsa 56c modern building solutions and no-pillar tel. +48 22 295 95 55 just 3 km from the city centre, near the can hold multiple meetings at the same 04-242, Warszawa construction make the space easy to ar- [email protected] Vistula River, as well as its ability to host time, and is multifunctional venue can also tel. +48 606 874 422 range, even for complex events. There is 2 www.pgenarodowy.pl global events. The conference centre at host trade shows, business conferences, [email protected] 10,000 m of available space, with an ad- 2 Distance from the airport: 11 km the stadium offers fully equipped confer- banquets and sports events. www.ctk.waw.pl ditional 250 m of conference space. The Distance to the city centre: 3 km ence rooms that can be arranged for large Distance from the airport: 14 km centre will be closed by the end of 2018. Exhibition space: 22,350 m2 Distance to the city centre: 9 km Exhibition space: 10,000 m2

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Hala A+B 10,000 10,000 10,000 7,000 5,000 10,000 7,000 Hala A 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,500 2,500 5,000 3,500 Hala B 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,500 2,500 5,000 3,500 Sala A+B+C 250 250 250 80 150 300 160 Sala A+B 170 170 170 55 100 210 110 Sala A+C 170 170 170 55 100 210 110 Sala B 90 90 90 30 50 120 60 Sala A 80 80 80 25 50 90 50 Sala C 80 80 80 25 50 90 50

Warsaw will soon have a new conference centre in the former FSO car factory. The centre will offer a modern and multifunctional complex of buildings. It will be a trade fair conference centre, with an exhibition part open all year round, a business hotel, GLOBAL EXPO office space and over 1,400 parking spaces. There is 13,6002 m of available space and ul. Modlińska 6D an additional 4,000 m2 of conference space. The expo centre should be open in 4Q18. 03-216, Warszawa tel. +48 606 874 422 [email protected] Distance from the airport: 20 km Distance from the city centre: 9 km Exhibition space: 13,800 m2 Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Biznes Klub 3,200 2,600 2,600 950 2,600 Galeria 2,500 2,300 1,500 800 1,000 2,100 La Cantine 950 500 500 300 500 Galeria – sala A 1,250 750 300 750 400 500 1,000 Maximum Number of seats Area Galeria – sala B 1,250 750 300 750 400 500 1,000 Name number (m2) Sala Londyn A+B+C 506 360 95 360 216 240 300 70 of persons Sala Paryż A+B+C 506 360 95 360 216 240 300 70 Hala wystawiennicza I 7,400 7,400 7,400 1,850 2,500 7,800 Sala Rzym / Warszawa 470 360 95 360 216 240 300 70 Hala wystawiennicza II 4,700 4,700 4,700 1,170 1,600 4,700 Sala Kinowa 350 178 178 Sala bankietowa 2,000 2,600 2,600 580 1,100 2,000 Loża Platynowa 330 100 40 100 40 100 100 40 Sala bankietowa 1a 870 1,140 1,140 240 450 870 Sala Barcelona / Amsterdam 305 240 55 240 120 160 200 35 Sala bankietowa 1b 565 670 670 140 250 565 Sala Paryż A / Londyn A 181 120 40 120 72 80 100 20 Sala bankietowa 1c 580 670 670 140 250 590 Loża Książęca 170 50 50 50 50 Sala konferencyjna 1 38 50 50 10 38 Sala Paryż B / Londyn B 169 120 40 120 72 80 100 20 Sala konferencyjna 2 38 50 50 10 38 Sala Paryż C / Londyn C 156 120 40 120 72 80 100 20 Sala konferencyjna 3 70 85 85 20 70 Loża Biała 84 24 16 24 16 24 24 Sala konferencyjna 4 70 85 85 20 76 Studio TV 84 50 30 50 20 40 50 Sala konferencyjna 5 140 140 160 35 140 N. 60 Skyboxes 42 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Sala konferencyjna 6 223 223 275 65 223

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EXPO XXI Warszawa is one of the most Total number of beds: 718 rooms ranging from 56 m2 to 296 m2, as well attractive locations on the capital’s events Single rooms: 359 as the hotel’s 670 m2 foyer for use as exhi- map, hosing more than 200 different Double rooms: 359 bition space with direct access to the park. EXPO XXI WARSZAWA events annually, including galas, concerts, DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL ul. Prądzyńskiego 12/14 banquets, fairs, conferences, sporting and & CONFERENCE CENTRE WARSAW Situated in tranquil landscaped gardens, 01-222, Warszawa fashion events. The modern venue offers **** the DoubleTree by Hilton Warsaw includes tel. +48 22 256 71 00 not only high quality space for individual ul. Skalnicowa 21 360 guestrooms, 20 conference rooms, and 2 [email protected] arrangement, but also additional services 04-797, Warszawa a grand 2,000 m ballroom able to accom- www.expoxxi.pl and support of experienced specialists at tel. +48 22 278 00 64 modate up to 2,000 people. Guests can take Distance from the airport: 9 km every stage of the event. [email protected] advantage of the many treatments on offer Distance to the city centre: 3 km www.doubletreewarsaw.pl at the hotel’s spa, with 10 dedicated treat- Exhibition space: 17,500 m2 Distance from the airport: 19 km ment rooms and a 25 m indoor swimming 2 Distance to the city centre: 12 km pool. There is 5,000 m of conference space Exhibition space: 5,000 m2 on 2 levels, with 20 adjacent conference

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Universe Ballroom 1,900 2,000 1,600 1,100 1,200 1,800 20 Total foyer 1,353 1,350 1,350 Foyer Universe Ballroom 670 Maximum Number of seats Foyer + 1 right wing 385 380 380 Area Name number Foyer + 1 left wing 298 290 290 (m2) of persons Walnut / Willow 113 100 30 84 56 60 100 20 Hala 1 5,250 5,200 5,200 2,500 2,500 5,200 Boardroom 86 20 20 Hala 4 3,600 3,600 3,400 1,800 1,800 3,600 Magnolia / Sycamore / Poplar / Cedar / 77 66 22 66 30 50 50 20 Hala 3 3,600 3,600 3,400 1,800 1,800 3,600 Alder / Pine / Hazel Hala 2 1,050 1,000 900 500 500 1,000 Rowan 77 70 22 70 48 40 50 20 Sala konferencyjna C 600 600 600 300 250 580 Sequoia 77 60 18 60 30 30 50 20 Sala konferencyjna B 125 120 80 120 60 50 120 80 Acacia 70 60 28 42 28 30 60 20 Sala konferencyjna A 125 50 50 100 50 50 100 50 Larch / Chestnut / Maple / Lime / Oak 56 44 18 44 28 40 40 20 Sala konferencyjna D 125 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Birch /Mulberry 56 44 16-18 40-44 28 20-40 36 -40 20

Legia’s stadium in Warsaw is a state-of- Distance to the city centre: 1.5 km the-art sports facility providing unprece- Exhibition space: 1,000 m2 dented quality for spectators. The 2,000 m² Total number of beds: 628 LEGIA WARSZAWA CONFERENCE conference centre is in the most prestig- HILTON WARSAW HOTEL Single rooms: 314 CENTRE ious central part of the stadium, designed & CONVENTION CENTRE Double rooms: 314 ul. Łazienkowska 3 for business meetings and special events. **** 00-449, Warszawa Its spacious, air conditioned rooms guar- ul. Grzybowska 63 Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Cen- tel. +48 513 111 695 antee a panoramic view of the stadium, 00-844, Warszawa tre is the city’s most modern hotel, with large up-scale convention facilities, with [email protected] creating a very special setting for all sorts tel. +48 22 356 55 23 distinctive contemporary styling. It offers 13 versatile meeting rooms, suitable for www.biznes.legia.com of events, large and small. [email protected] the largest convention space in the heart board meetings, concerts and exhibitions. Distance from the airport: 9.6 km www.warsaw.hilton.com of Warsaw, able to host a multitude of There are built-in screens, LCD projectors Distance to the city centre: 2.8 km Distance from the airport: 11 km events for over 2,000 guests. The hotel has and sound systems. Exhibition space: 2,000 m2

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Warsaw Hall 1,406 1,600 1,600 994 1,080 1,500 Sektor I + II + III 992 1,050 1,000 660 672 1,050 Sektor I + IV + V 992 1,050 1,000 660 672 1,050 Sektor I 565 580 88 580 350 360 575 Foyer 520 550 550 Sektor II + III 427 450 82 430 300 288 450 Maximum Number of seats Area Name number Sektor IV + V 427 450 82 430 300 288 450 (m2) of persons Sektor II lub III lub IV lub V 213 220 40 200 120 120 220 50 Biznes Klub 2,000 1,500 1,500 Hilton Light Room 138.8 110 47 110 80 96 110 46 Silver + Gold 877 900 206 900 308 588 760 184 Hilton Meeting Room 4 + 6 +8 87.5 65 29 65 40 60 50 26 Silver Prawy 589 500 132 600 200 384 500 120 Panorama 86 50 50 30 40 50 30 Silver Lewy 589 500 132 600 200 384 500 120 Hilton Meeting Room 1-9 27.7-86.9 65 18-27 22-65 16-42 36-60 40-50 14-22 Gold 288 300 74 300 108 204 260 64 Hilton Meeting Room 6 + 8 / 4 + 6 58.4 36 16 36 27 24 30 16 Sky Box 226 180 38 180 60 132 150 36 Hilton Meeting Room 9 Foyer 29 25 25 Loża Centralna 60 70 20 70 24 48 50 16 Hilton Boardroom 29.7 12 12

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The Sofitel Warsaw Victoria is ideally located in the tourist and commercial centre of Single rooms: 369 The Warsaw Marriott Hotel is located by Warsaw, looking over Vistula River and Zachęta – National Gallery of Art. The hotel’s Double rooms: 523 the Palace of Culture and Science and the attention to detail and personalised service attract the world’s top celebrities. The hotel Central Railway Station. Organisers can offers over 1,500 m2 of conference space, audiovisual equipment, delicious banquet count on the venue’s advanced facilities SOFITEL WARSAW VICTORIA HOTEL MARRIOTT menu and expert staff. There is the large Grand Ballroom, the discrete Opera room and and experienced service professionals, ***** ***** 8 other unique rooms to meet the needs of every event. all helping to deliver a productive and ul. Królewska 11 Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79 successful event. There is a casino, a chic 00-650, Warszawa 00-697, Warszawa shopping gallery and tempting dining op- tel. +48 22 657 82 23 tel. +48 22 630 78 88 tions, including Champions, a lively sports [email protected] [email protected] bar and the 40th floor Panorama Sky Bar. www.sofitel-victoria-warsaw.com www.warsawmarriott.pl With nearly 2,600 m2 of versatile meeting Distance from the airport: 10 km Distance from the airport: 8 km and banquet space, Warsaw Marriott Ho- Distance to the city centre: 2 km Distance to the city centre: 0 km 2 tel is the ideal place for all types of meet- Exhibition space: 1,500 m Exhibition space: 855 m2 ing, large and small. Total number of beds: 718 Total number of beds: 668 Single rooms: 0 Double rooms: 204 Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Maximum Number of seats Area Name number Grand Ballroom 595 700 117 700 400 400 600 96 (m2) of persons Baltic 458 400 105 400 260 300 400 90 Ballrom 797 1,000 100 700 400 500 1,000 110 Grand Ballroom CD 367 400 78 400 250 240 300 60 Sektor ABCD 571 460 86 450 320 350 460 104 Baltic I + II 322 300 75 240 160 230 300 60 Sektor ABC 422 350 70 350 220 250 340 88 Grand Ballroom DEF / ABC 294 280 57 280 180 200 250 42 Sector AB 273 220 50 220 120 150 220 60 Baltic II + III 287 250 75 180 120 160 250 60 K + M + G 225 200 48 120 80 120 200 55 Congress Hall 194 250 33 250 96 120 150 48 Opera 180 160 48 140 60 120 160 54 Grand Ballroom C/D 184 200 48 200 126 120 150 36 179 250 48 144 100 100 250 56 Baltic I/II/III 133-168 144 39-42 96-144 63-84 60-100 100-150 30 Sector C / Sector D 149 120 45 120 80 100 120 50 Kometa 112 96 33 96 72 60 100 24 Belweder A / Belweder B 90 120 26 72 48 50 120 28 Grand Ballroom EF/AB 112 70 39 70 42 60 60 36 Chopin 146 100 100 70 90 100 Grand Ballroom A/B/E/F 55 30 15 30 18 20 30 12 Wisła/Wawel/Syrena/Sawa/ Chopin AB 98 70 70 50 60 70 38-56 42 15-27 30-42 24 -36 10-30 0-30 12-24 Kopernik/Nysa/Wars/Odra/Chopin Saski/ Królewski / Gdańska/ Mazurska 80-84 60 20-32 45-60 35 24-40 50-50 24-30 Krakowska 65 50 20 40 30 24 50 24 Ujazdów 70 40 32 40 20 30 40 26 Chopin A 49 35 16 40 32 30 35 18 Single rooms: 42 and a variety of smaller meeting rooms Boardroom 609 43 14 14 Double rooms: 700 that are perfect for private meetings and Chopin A / B / C 49 35 8-16 40 18-32 30 30-35 10-18 training courses. Senatorski 19 12 10 12 8 8 10 8 NOVOTEL WARSZAWA CENTRUM The Novotel Warszawa Centrum Hotel **** is situated at the very heart of the city. ul. Marszałkowska 94/98 Its fully equipped conference complex, 00-510, Warszawa together with many accommodation pos- tel. +48 22 596 25 50 sibilities, make this hotel perfect for con- [email protected] ferences and business meetings. Guests www.accorhotels.com can take advantage of the excellent Distance from the airport: 10 km Novo2 restaurant and the fitness centre Distance to the city centre: 0.1 km on the 31st floor, with a panoramic view Exhibition space: 1,000 m2 of the city. The hotel has 1,200 m2 of Total number of beds: 977 conference space, for up to 900 people,

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Bukietowa 562.6 600 108 600 400 320 700 132 Róża + Irys 406.0 480 84 480 320 250 500 112 Róża + Lilia 368.3 380 60 380 250 220 400 88 Róża 211.7 220 46 220 144 140 200 68 Irys 194.3 190 46 190 128 110 180 60 Lilia 156.6 120 36 120 80 60 110 56 Promenada 206.4 110 32 110 80 110 150 48 Visit fascinating museums Frezja/Gerbera/A/B 128.6 100 30 100 64 50 70 36 Orchidea A + B 91.0 100 32 100 72 50 70 40 Gerbera A+B 66.0 70 26 70 48 30 40 32 and city landmarks Frezja 62.6 60 22 60 30 30 40 28 Gerbera A / Gerbera B 33.0 28 14 28 18 20 20 18 warsawcitybreak.com Orchidea A / Orchidea B 44.8–46.2 38 20 38 24 20 20 24 101-107 20.7-41.5 8 - 8

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The Novotel Warsaw Airport is just min- holding up to 730 people and with the The Westin Warsaw is one of Warsaw’s utes from Warsaw’s Chopin Airport. The latest equipment and Wi-Fi. The hotel finest hotels. It boasts a spectacular view hotel has comfortable rooms, the Gar- provides transport to and from the airport THE WESTIN WARSAW over Warsaw’s business district and is just NOVOTEL WARSZAWA AIRPORT den Brasserie restaurant and bar. It also and guests can use the fitness centre, sum- ***** a short walk from the Old Town. The hotel **** offers a fully renovated conference suite mer terrace and outdoor swimming pool. al. Jana Pawła II 21 has newly renovated rooms designed by ul. 1 Sierpnia 1 00-854, Warszawa well-known London designer Anita Rosato, 02-134, Warszawa tel. +48 22 450 61 64 and newly renovated conference space tel. +48 22 575 61 03 [email protected] able to host any type of event – from [email protected] www.westin.pl the most private business meeting to the www.accorhotels.com Distance from the airport: 8.5 km most prestigious gala dinners. A meeting Distance from the airport: 2 km Distance to the city centre: 1.5 km or event organised in the Westin Warsaw Distance to the city centre: 4 km Exhibition space: 255 m2 is certain of success. Exhibition space: 150 m2 Total number of beds: 722 Total number of beds: 562 Single rooms: 366 Single rooms: 281 Double rooms: 366 Double rooms: 281 Maximum Number of seats Area Maximum Number of seats Name number Area (m2) Name number of persons (m2) of persons Sala Balowa Copernicus 455 500 90 500 250 372 500 88 1+2+3 600 600 80 550 320 300 600 Grand Foyer 255 0 1+2 / 2+3 400 400 60 360 200 200 400 Copernicus I 155 150 54 150 80 130 150 60 Żwirko (1) 200 200 40 180 100 100 200 Copernicus III 155 150 54 150 80 130 150 60 Wigura (2) 200 200 40 180 100 100 200 Copernicus II 140 150 54 140 80 130 150 60 Conrad (3) 200 200 40 180 100 100 200 Foyer 115 0 Delta + Echo 118 60 30 60 48 40 60 Foyer 2 85 0 Echo 59 35 20 35 22 Boardroom 64 50 26 50 33 40 24 Delta 59 35 20 35 22 Aquarius/Gemini/Taurus/ 35-52 40 10-18 25-40 21-24 24-30 16-18 Charlie 42 10 10 20 18 8 Vega/Orion/Castor Bravo 42 20 12 20 18 Leo 28 12 12 12 Alpha 42 20 12 20 18 Libra 27 10 10 10 Foxtrot 19 10 8 Business Center 16 8 8 8

The Sheraton Warsaw Hotel is ideally locat- ed in the tranquil heart of the city on Plac Trzech Krzyży, close to parliament, various SHERATON WARSAW HOTEL ministries and the popular Warsaw park ***** – Łazienki Królewskie. The hotel features bright, spacious and elegantly appointed Experience great cultural ul. B. Prusa 2 00-493, Warszawa newly renovated guest rooms and suites, tel. +48 22 450 61 64 designed by well-known London based [email protected] architect, Alex Kravetz; 5 restaurants & bars and sporting events www.sheraton.pl and fully equipped conference rooms. Distance from the airport: 9.6 km Whether you need a boardroom, a ban- Distance to the city centre: 1.5 km quet or a meeting place, Sheraton Warsaw Exhibition space: 300 m2 Hotel offers you elegant conference space Total number of beds: 700 in the city centre. It is also the ideal venue Single rooms: 350 for your dream wedding reception. Double rooms: 350

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Sala Balowa (Salon A+B+C+D+E) 500 650 87 500 280 360 500 65 Salon B 170 140 54 140 90 120 120 50 Salon A 165 140 54 140 90 120 120 50 Londyn 99 120 42 120 64 72 70 40 Amsterdam+Ateny 95 90 42 90 54 72 60 40 Warszawa & Foyer 75 50 24 50 30 40 40 24 Salon D 69 50 16 50 27 36 16 Wiedeń / Sofia 65 50 26 50 32 40-48 30 18 Boardroom 63 50 24 50 30 25 24 Rzym/Paryż 55 40 18 40 24 24 20 18 warsawcitybreak.com Amsterdam/Ateny/Bruksela/Salon C/Salon E 48-50 40 16 40 24 36 16-18 Lizbona 38 30 12 30 30 10

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Mercure Warsaw Centrum is in the rapidly of cultural attractions makes the hotel the Total number of beds: 784 Palace of Culture and Science. The hotel is developing business heart of the city. Being perfect location both for business travellers Single rooms: 344 a perfect venue for international conferenc- in the downtown dynamic business district, and tourists. The hotel’s 500 m2 conference Double rooms: 344 es, executive board meetings and private MERCURE WARSZAWA CENTRUM near to the “Złote Tarasy” commercial cen- area can be divided into 5 fully-equipped INTERCONTINENTAL WARSZAWA events, experiencing unforgettable events **** tre and close to the exhibition centre (Pal- rooms. They are perfect venues for training ***** The InterContinental Warszawa hotel is a 5* and creating special memories. ul. Złota 48/54 ace of Culture and Science) and a number sessions, business meetings and interviews. ul. Emilii Plater 49 modern venue at the very centre of the city, 00-120, Warszawa 00-125, Warszawa in one of the capital’s highest buildings. tel. +48 22 697 37 77 tel. +48 22 328 88 24 Hotel guests can discover Polish cuisine [email protected] [email protected] and sample dishes from round the world www.accorhotels.com www.warszawa.intercontinental.com in a number of restaurants located in the Distance from the airport: 8 km Distance from the airport: 8 km hotel. On the 43rd and 44th floor is the Distance to the city centre: 0.1 km Distance to the city centre: 0.1 km Riverview Wellness Centre, with Warsaw’s Exhibition space: 200 m2 Exhibition space: 857 m2 highest swimming pool overlooking the Total number of beds: 641 Single rooms: 23 Maximum Number of seats Area Double rooms: 142 Name number (m2) of persons Opera Ballroom 438 420 98 414 294 310 310 La Boheme/Carmen/Aida* (*Aida used as 246 250 55* 210* 120* staging area) Hemisphere 232 200 50 120 70 120 200 Maximum Number of seats Don Giovanni 192 150 46 150 90 120 150 60 Area Name number Composers Ballroom 180 168 54 168 120 (m2) of persons Pre-Function Area 156 150 A +B + C + D 498 470 250 470 Carmen 96 70 30 70 50 50 60 37 A + B + C 322 290 300 150 200 290 La Boheme 90 70 30 70 50 50 60 37 A + B 267 280 50 280 150 160 280 56 Chopin 67.2 60 21 45 34 40 40 26 SCHERZO (A) 189 170 42 150 100 100 170 48 Puccini 66.3 65 21 50 34 40 40 26 SONATA (D) 130 115 36 70 52 66 115 40 Pre-Function Area 57 55 BALLADA (B) 78 70 26 60 40 40 70 30 Aida/Verdi/Mozart/Rubinstein 45.1-56 50 18-20 35-40 24 30 35-40 16-24 ETIUDA (C) 52 30 24 30 24 20 30 28 /Paderewski SALA NR 1-9 14-44 30 18 30 24 4-16 Vivaldi / Beethoven 25.1-27.5 15 12 10-8

Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport is just 49 steps from the airport and 20 minutes by Sound Garden Hotel was created out of a passion for music and the environment. The taxi from the city centre. There is free Wi-Fi and the new GoBoard interactive touch screen, hotel’s designers used only natural and high-quality materials like wood and glass, all rain COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT with all the info guests might need. The 15 conference rooms cater for small meetings, water is reused to better protect the Earth, and only natural cosmetics are available for WARSAW AIRPORT exhibitions, banquets, wedding receptions and events for up to 450 guests. For VIP meet- SOUND GARDEN HOTEL guests. As the first self-service hotel in Warsaw, the venue offers a quick on-line booking 2 **** ings there is an executive room of 92 m with additional lounge space and panoramic view. *** tool and an electronic self-check-in. Guests can also decide on which sound floor they ul. Żwirki i Wigury 1 The hotel also provides a personal adviser who will take care of every detail of your event. ul. Żwirki i Wigury 18 would like to stay: jazz, pop, rock and nature, or the floor for women – Ladies Floor. 00-906, Warszawa 02-092, Warszawa tel. +48 22 650 01 25 tel. +48 22 27 91 407 [email protected] [email protected] www.courtyardwarsawairport.com www.soundgardenhotel.pl Distance from the airport: 0 km Distance from the airport: 2 km Distance to the city centre: 9 km Distance from the city centre: 5 km Exhibition space: 500 m2 Exhibition space: 800 m2 Total number of beds: 357 Total number of beds: 231 Single rooms: 8 Single rooms: 175 Double rooms: 107 Double rooms: 31

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Maximum Number of seats Area Sala Balowa 433 450 450 220 250 450 120 Name number (m2) Sala Balowa – 1 of 4 sections 108 120 38 110 50 80 120 45 of persons Sopot III 91 20 20 Symphony 276.7 340 46 340 150 160 350 56 Sopot IV 91 12 12 Opera 185 150 36 150 50 88 160 36 Gdynia I 72 60 22 60 45 32 60 18 Concerto 142 160 62 160 80 160 44 Warszawa 38 45 20 38 24 30 45 20 Concerto I 68 60 31 60 32 40 24 Gdańsk 36 40 23 35 27 24 40 20 Concerto II 74 60 31 60 32 40 20 Poznań 30 35 15 30 19 20 35 16 Oratorio 89.1 80 26 80 48 80 28 Wrocław 28 30 15 30 18 20 30 14 Etude 33.5 12 Kraków 26 25 12 22 18 12 25 12 Polonaise 37.6 28 12 28 18 35 12 Gdynia III 20 18 9 18 9 10 15 10 Mazurka 31.9 23 12 23 18 30 12 Gdynia II 20 18 9 18 9 10 15 10 Sonata 26.2 18 18 12 26

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The hotel offers a creative mix of local miere Classe Hotel and Campanile Hotel. Conveniently located in the city centre the the 10th floor with a beautiful panorama elements and international standards, The hotel’s 8 air-conditioned conference- newly renovated 4* Mercure Grand is ideal of Warsaw. They are able to accommodate located close to Warsaw’s business cen- banquet rooms are perfect for organizing for the business or leisure traveller, close to up to 150 people in a variety of settings. GOLDEN TULIP WARSAW CENTRE tre, near Millennium Plaza, , business and private meetings (for up to MERCURE WARSZAWA GRAND the historic Old Town, luxurious shopping, There are also smaller meeting rooms (ap- **** 2 and Prime Corporate 270 people). The rooms are adaptable and **** Łazienki Park and the Royal Route. The ho- proximately 50 m each) on the ground ul. Towarowa 2 Center, just a 10 minute walk from War- have internet access and natural lighting, tel offers three meeting rooms located on floor. The building has a heliport on the roof. 00-811, Warszawa ul. Krucza 28 saw Central Railway Station. The Golden can be completely blacked out and have 00-522, Warszawa tel. +48 22 582 75 09 Tulip Warsaw Centre also includes Pre- audio-visual equipment [email protected] tel. +48 22 583 21 00 www.goldentulipwarsawcentre.com [email protected] Distance from the airport: 7 km www.accorhotels.com Distance to the city centre: 1 km Distance from the airport: 11 km Exhibition space: 100 m2 Distance to the city centre: 1 km Total number of beds: 231 Total number of beds: 506 Single rooms: 175 Single rooms: 86 Double rooms: 31 Double rooms: 138

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Tulip I+II 232 300 60 270 130 180 300 70

Azalia I+II+III 222 300 60 270 120 170 300 70 Maximum Number of seats Area Azalia I+II 174 190 45 170 100 120 190 55 Name number (m2) Azalia II+III 131 130 45 150 65 90 130 40 of persons Tulip II 130 150 60 150 100 100 150 60 Olimp 1 210 180 50 140 120 150 180 60 Tulip I 102 100 50 110 60 70 100 50 Olimp 2 78 60 30 60 40 40 60 30 Azalia I 91 100 30 100 48 45 100 40 Mokotowska 56 40 18 40 24 24 40 Azallia II 82 90 25 90 36 40 90 35 Wilanowska & Belwederska 50 45 26 45 24 30 45 Azalia III 49 40 20 40 24 40 30 Mazowiecka 45 40 18 40 24 24 40 Krokus 30 30 12 30 12 30 22 Wilanowska 26 24 12 24 12 16 24 Magnolia 43 30 18 30 18 30 22 Belwederska 24 24 12 24 12 16 24 Dalia 33 20 18 30 18 30 18 Ujazdowska 18 8 8

Total number of beds: 206 Hotel Bristol is the oldest hotel in Warsaw Best Western Hotel Felix meets all the needs of its business guests, providing ideal Single rooms: 206 and was founded by Ignacy Paderewski – conditions for both effective business, and enjoyable rest. There are 3 conference Double rooms: 206 world recognized composer. The exceptional rooms and 6 workshops, each with audio-visual equipment. The Nova restaurant serves nature of the hotel comes from its combi- BEST WESTERN HOTEL FELIX delicious Polish and continental food and makes the hotel a perfect venue for business nation of subtle art déco elegance and XXI *** events, banquets and social parties, with various forms of after-hour relaxation, including HOTEL BRISTOL, WARSAW century modernity. The hotel is situated on ul. Omulewska 24 wellness treatments and exquisite drinks in the Lobby Bar. ***** the “Royal Route”, near the Old Town, the 04-128, Warszawa Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44 Royal Castle and the National Theatre. tel. +48 22 210 75 50 00-325, Warszawa [email protected] tel. +48 22 551 18 25 Since 1901, Hotel Bristol has hosted War- www.bwfelix.pl [email protected] saw’s most important events. The banquet Distance from the airport: 15 km www.hotelbristolwarsaw.pl salons offer an extraordinary experience, Distance to the city centre: 6 km Distance from the airport: 12.5 km with contemporary comforts and con- Total number of beds: 363 Distance to the city centre: 2 km veniences in a distinct venue with artistic Single rooms: 87 2 Exhibition space: 150 m heritage. Double rooms: 96

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Marconi I & II & III 321 200 180 200 Chopin Ballroom 268 260 84 240 150 200 260 90 Maximum Number of seats Area Marconi II & III 179 80 120 100 Name number (m2) Chopin I 161 190 50 190 96 120 180 56 of persons Marconi I 142 40 80 80 30 Bruksela 119 130 50 130 44 100 Malinowa 123 140 40 100 60 84 140 24 Haga 116 120 50 120 44 100 Café Bristol 123 64 40 60 30 Nicea 75 60 35 60 25 50 Kiepura 120 90 30 70 35 50 90 34 Duża warsztatowa 10p 30 25 14 25 14 14 Marconi III 112 120 30 72 60 80 80 36 Sala warsztatowa 2p 21 17 12 Chopin II 110 95 42 95 60 84 80 40 Sala warsztatowa 3p 21 17 12 17 10 12 Marconi II 67 80 40 36 24 Sala warsztatowa 4p 21 17 12 17 10 12 Słowacki/Moniuszko/Kossak/ Sala warsztatowa 5p 21 17 12 17 10 12 36-58 65 20-25 36-60 30 24-48 30-65 20-24 Glorietta/Mickiewicz/Reymont VIP 21 17 12

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Hotel Gordon is one of the pearls of the The hotel has 55 modern and comfortable Hotel Ibis Warszawa Centrum is located in the city centre, near the Old Town and the capital, with premium standard services single, double and triple rooms, including business district. The hotel is 3 km from the Palace of Culture and Science, an easy at an attractive price. It is ideally located, family rooms. journey to the Central Station and Chopin Airport. The hotel has 182 comfortable, 4 km from the International Warsaw Cho- air-conditioned rooms, 5 conference rooms, a restaurant, a bar, Wi-Fi and a paid un- 2 IBIS WARSZAWA CENTRUM GORDON HOTEL pin Airport, 25 minutes by public trans- The hotel’s 100 m conference room has derground car park. ** ** port to the city centre, and close to the a high-end full HD projector, super-sensi- al. Solidarności 165 al. Krakowska 157a Krakow-Katowice expressway. tive full HD screen and 7.1 sound system. Idea for business or leisure, the hotel’s 5 meeting rooms have basic equipment: screen, 00-876, Warszawa 02-180 Warszawa flipchart, projector, sound system and Wi-Fi. During conferences, the hotel offers food tel. +48 22 520 30 03 tel. + 48 789 309 262 and refreshments. [email protected] tel. + 48 22 868 46 50 www.ibis.com [email protected] Distance from the airport: 10 km www.hotelgordon.pl Distance from the city centre: 3 km Distance from the airport: 4 km Total number of beds: 220 Distance from the city centre: 5 km Single rooms: 139 Exhibition space: 100 m2 Double rooms: 38 Total numer of beds: 120 Single rooms: 18 Double rooms: 32

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Kampinos 90 80 35 80 50 Kabaty 35 25 15 25 20 Maximum Number of seats Area Name number Tuchola 35 25 15 25 20 (m2) of persons Natolin 27 8 8 Sala konferencyjna 90 500 60 90 60 40 80 40 Wola 16 6 6

The conference area offers six fully Perfectly located at Warsaw’s Chopin Air- equipped rooms with the possibility of serv- port, 20 minutes from the city centre, near ing coffee breaks. Ibis Warszawa Old Town the main routes to Wrocław, Kraków and is situated in the city centre, at the corner MERCURE WARSZAWA AIRPORT Katowice. The hotel is ideal for disabled IBIS WARSZAWA OLD TOWN of Muranowska and Gen. Andersa streets, people with a separate reception desk, *** *** close to the Intraco office tower and just al. Krakowska 266 specially designed restroom in the lob- ul. Muranowska 2 a few minutes’ walk from Warsaw`s Old by and two spacious rooms for guests in 00-209, Warszawa 02-210, Warszawa Town and its unique architecture. The hotel tel. +48 22 57 52 962 wheelchairs and their companions. There tel. +48 22 310 10 66 is also close to the Museum of the History are 9 air-conditioned conference rooms, all [email protected] [email protected] of Polish Jews – POLIN. Distance from the airport: 4 km with natural daylight providing convenient www.ibis.com and modern space for up to 345 people. Distance from the airport: 11 km Distance to the city centre: 6.5 km 2 All the rooms have quality, professional Distance from the city centre: 3 km Exhibition space: 150 m Total number of beds: 241 audiovisual equipment and wireless in- Total number of beds: 408 ternet access. Single rooms: 258 Single rooms: 3 Double rooms: 258 Double rooms: 60

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Maximum Number of seats Area Name number Sala H 70 70 40 70 54 36 (m2) of persons PIEPRZ & WANILIA 65 65 34 65 36 36 70 36 Gaston+Tintin 105 80 48 80 60 CARDAMON 65 65 34 65 36 36 70 36 Tintin 52 40 24 40 30 Sala I 53 40 20 40 26 30 Gaston 53 40 24 40 30 Sala J 45 32 16 32 22 22 Blake 50 40 24 40 30 PIEPRZ 32 30 14 30 16 16 40 16 Victor 25 15 12 15 12 WANILIA 32 30 14 30 16 16 40 16 Spirou 25 15 12 15 12 ANYŻ 24 18 10 18 8 8 30 12 Asterix 20 10 10 10 10 CYNAMON 19 15 8 8 8 8 8

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Ibis Warszawa Reduta is near the city Central Railway Station. It is a perfect At the Best Western Hotel Portos, every standards when it comes to creating detailed centre in the heart of the green district location for anyone who likes quiet sur- conference or training session can go ahead agendas and taking care of all organisational , 750 metres from Warsaw’s West roundings as well as for those who lead efficiently and in a pleasant atmosphere. The aspects related to business events. There Bus Station and West Railway Station. an active life. Within 500 metres there are hotel offers 2 conference rooms for 40 peo- is also the hotel’s restaurant, where every IBIS WARSZAWA REDUTA The hotel is near to two of the city’s main two large green areas: Pole Mokotowskie ple, as well as 2 workshop rooms and a VIP gourmet will find something delicious and *** arteries, guaranteeing good transport to and Szczęśliwicki Park with jogging routes BEST WESTERN HOTEL PORTOS room, all fully-equipped. The hotel sets new a place to rest after a tough day. ul. Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. 16 Warsaw Chopin Airport and Warsaw’s and a dry ski slope open all year. *** 02-366, Warszawa ul. Mangalia 3a tel. +48 22 572 25 10 02-758, Warszawa [email protected] tel. +48 22 207 67 50 www.ibis.com [email protected] Distance from the airport: 7 km www.bwportos.pl Distance from the city centre: 4 km Distance from the airport: 8 km Total number of beds: 340 Distance to the city centre: 6 km Double rooms: 170 Total number of beds: 362 Single rooms: 97 Double rooms: 216

Maximum Number of seats Area Maximum Number of seats Name 2 number Area (m ) Name number of persons (m2) of persons A 42 45 45 26 24 RUBIN 60 50 30 50 40 B 42 45 45 26 24 SZAFIR 35 25 15 25 20 C 21 10 10 TOPAZ 30 20 10 20 15 E 21 15 15 8 12

Ibis Ostrobramska is a modern two-star Hotel Rialto is the first deluxe boutique hotel in Poland, offering elegance, luxury and hotel in eastern Warsaw, not far from the professional service to leisure and business travellers. Occupying a beautiful and fully National Stadium. Rooms have satellite restored building in the city centre, all the rooms have been individually designed and TV, a desk and bathrooms with a walk- HOTEL RIALTO are decorated with original furniture of the period. The hotel offers amenities of the IBIS WARSZAWA OSTROBRAMSKA in shower. Free Wi-Fi is available. There ***** highest quality, an intimate atmosphere, quality cuisine as well as personalized and ** are two fully-equipped conference rooms ul. Wilcza 73 attentive service. The Art Deco theme and original 1920s furniture make the meeting ul. Ostrobramska 36 (30 m2 each) that can be combined to- 00-670, Warszawa rooms look very elegant, with artful lighting, period-designed light switches and sockets 04-118, Warszawa gether. The hotel has a special place to tel. +48 22 58 48 784 and a lift à la Orient Express. tel. +48 22 515 78 00 spend time: pool table, table football and [email protected] [email protected] play area. www.rialto.pl www.ibis.com Distance from the airport: 7 km Distance from the airport: 8 km Distance to the city centre: 0.6 km Distance from the city centre: 8 km Total number of beds: 82 Exhibition space: 60 m2 Single rooms: 6 Total number of beds: 178 Double rooms: 20 Double rooms: 137

Maximum Number of seats Area Name 2 number Maximum Number of seats (m ) Area of persons Name number (m2) SASKA KĘPA 60 50 30 50 30 40 of persons SASKA 30 25 15 25 15 20 Astoria 57 40 25 40 24 30 30 26 KĘPA 30 25 15 25 15 20 Lido 21 10 10 10

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The National Museum in Warsaw is one of way up to ground breaking contemporary the most important museum and cultural artworks from the 20th and 21st Century. THE NATIONAL MUSEUM IN WARSAW institutions in Poland, housing some of It also offers a unique meeting space in Al. Jerozolimskie 3 the finest art works from various periods. the Main Building and in the courtyards. 00-495, Warszawa Housed within a spectacular modernist This is an ideal place for both large events tel. +48 22 621 10 31 (ext. 333) building in the heart of the city, the Na- (concerts, parties, fashion shows, seminars, [email protected] tional Museum in Warsaw houses a sig- press conferences, picnics) as well as ex- www.mnw.art.pl nificantly important collection of art and clusive, private meetings. Distance from the airport: 12 km artefacts, stretching from antiquity in Distance to the city centre: 1.3 km the unparalleled Faras Gallery, through Exhibition space: 808 m2 the opulence of the 19th Century, all the

Due to its rich intellectual and artistic diversity and its numerous entertainment events, Warsaw enjoys a reputation of being the cultural centre of both Poland and the CEE region. The Polish capital offers many surprises, with an amazing selection of museums and galleries to keep everyone interested.

Just a small sample of cultural attractions not to be missed must include: The Royal Castle, with its im- pressive array of 23 paintings by , better known as Canaletto, and two original canvases by ; the award-winning Museum of the History of Polish Jews POLIN, hosted in a building that is a gem of contemporary architecture; and the one-of-a-kind Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw, featuring Nubian culture and art artefacts from the Christian period.

Night Chopin and his Europe Orange Warsaw Warsaw Film Singer’s Warsaw of Museums Festival Festival Festival Festival

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Street art has gradually become an im- Dziedziniec im. Stanisława Lorentza 2,700 1,500 Discover Warsaw portant element of Warsaw’s cityscape, Dziedziniec Główny 1,134 1,000 making the city more colourful and exciting, Podest 240 80 60 60 60 80 30 and a real paradise for photographers. Hol Wejściowy 199 Street Art Hol Główny 187 600 150 150 120 600 If you look carefully, you can discov- Sala Kinowa 182 182 er the most interesting projects of lo- cal artists, such as NeSpoon, adorning abandoned walls, city streets, and hous- es with beautiful intricate lace patterns translated into paintings, ceramics, crochets, and stencil works. Warsaw also hosts a large gallery of foreign street art artists – including Dome, Blu and Pixel Pancho.

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A testament to the glorious, centuries-long ceremonies, academic conferences, inter- Royal Łazienki was King Stanisław August’s summer residence, in which classicist ar- traditions of the biggest and most impor- national congresses, symposia, lectures, chitecture is harmoniously blended with its gardens. tant ceremonies of the old Polish-Lithua- concerts, jubilee gala events, promotions, THE ROYAL CASTLE IN WARSAW nian Commonwealth and the Republic of banquets, etc. This is a place where you can not only rest, but also deepen your knowledge about ŁAZIENKI KRÓLEWSKIE MUSEUM Plac Zamkowy 4 Poland, the Royal Castle in Warsaw can the ideas of the Enlightenment, by visiting such gems of European architecture as: ul. Agrykoli 1 00-277, Warszawa be persuaded to open up its interiors to The castle’s magnificent interiors will pro- the , housing the Royal Picture Gallery; The Old Orangery, housing 00-460, Warszawa tel. +48 22 355 53 23 various contemporary cultural events and vide an impressive and elegant setting for the Royal Sculpture Gallery and the Royal Theatre; the White Pavilion, housing the tel. +48 22 50 60 038 [email protected] occasions. It is a venue for many types of any event you wish to plan. They warmly King’s Collection of Prints; the Myślewicki Palace; the Officer Cadets School; and the [email protected] www.zamek-krolewski.pl events and meetings: state and diplomatic invite you to make use of their offer. picturesque Amphitheatre. www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl Distance from the airport: 10 km Distance from the airport: 10 km Distance to the city centre: 3 km In the Royal Łazienki gardens, you can stroll along paths and alleys surrounded by trees, Distance to the city centre: 2.5 km shrubs, and flowers. Visitors can spend their time in the Royal Garden, the Romantic Garden and the Modernist Garden. The Deckchair Leisure Zone – located near the New Orangery – is also available.

Royal Łazienki is an ideal place to organise a gala, a reception, a concert or a conference, not forgetting a romantic wedding ceremony.

The harmonious space, combining classical architecture with beautiful gardens, will raise the status of any event. By planning your event in these interiors, you can be certain of arranging unforgettable occasions.

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Stara Oranżeria – Królewska Galeria 543 200 120 200 200 Rzeźby Stara Oranżeria – Teatr Królewski 320 200 200 Maximum Number of seats Podchorążówka – Sala Musztry 223 250 250 120 250 Area Name number Pałac na Wyspie – Sala Balowa 150 120 33 120 90 120 (m2) of persons Pałac na Wyspie – Sala Salomona 98 80 60 40 80 Arkady Kubickiego 1,400 1,200 450 800 1,200 Pałac na Wyspie – Jadalnia 95 26 26 Sala Wielka 321 350 350 150 350 Pałac Myślewicki – Sala Stołowa 40 40 40 24 40 Skarbiec Wielki 318 350 170 170 350 Pałac Myślewicki – Jadalnia 39 24 24 Sala Koncertowa 246 200 200 80 150 Pałac Myślewicki – Salon 39 40 40 40 Sala Rady 196 150 100 60 120 Amfiteatr 1,000 1,000

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POLIN MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY SOHO FACTORY ul. Mińska 25 OF POLISH JEWS ul. Anielewicza 6 03-808, Warszawa 00-157, Warszawa tel. +48 785 060 251 tel. +48 22 471 03 46 [email protected] [email protected] www.sohofactory.pl www.polin.pl Distance from the airport: 13.5 km Distance to the city centre: 7 km Distance from the airport: 9.9 km 2 Distance to the city centre: 3.5 km Exhibition space: 2,000 m Exhibition space: 557 m2

The building of the museum is already mak- ing a huge impression – a fantastic, slightly rough structure that is full of symbolic Pol- ish Jewish historical meaning. Inside the Soho Factory on Warsaw’s Kamionek is Building 19 museum you will find a special exhibition over 8 ha of beautiful, green land with A white hall with a glazed roof and 950 m2 showing centuries of Jewish presence on many post-industrial buildings that pro- of floor area. Known as “the pool”, this Polish land – its key element is a full size vide a great opportunity to be adapted building is half plunged into the ground. replica of a synagogue in Gwoździec. and developed for various uses. Soho is There are no attached buildings, and no also extremely active in the field of culture. any plumbing or heating. This is an ideal It was designed by Finnish architect Rainer It willingly loans out its spaces to interest- venue for panels, photo sessions, exhibi- Mahlamäki, whose remarkable, visionary ing and attractive cultural initiatives, as tions and seasonal events. design was awarded the Chicago Athe- well as fashion and lifestyle events. naeum International Architecture Award, the Eurobuild Award in the 2013 POLIN Maximum Number of seats Museum of the History of Polish Jews was Area Name number (m2) awarded the prestigious European Museum of persons of the Year Award (EMYA) 2016. Budynek 19 950 400 200 300 400 300 400 POLIN Conference Centre is part of PO- LIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and consists of an auditorium, conference rooms, workshop rooms, a foyer that can serve as exhibition space, and the main hall – an ideal place for organising banquets. It is equipped with an elaborate audio system and professional stage lighting, making it possible to hold conferences, film screen- ings and concerts there.

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Hol Główny 748 500 120 500 Audytorium 645 480 479 Foyer 557 500 120 500 Sala Konferencyjna A 115 100 28 100 34 Sala Konferencyjna B 86 63 20 63 24 Sala edukacyjna 2 57 40 18 40 22 Sala edukacyjna 3 48 40 18 35 22 Sala edukacyjna 1 47 35 18 35 20

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The Philharmonic Hall is an attractive ven- This museum and 17th century palace in an excellent venue for impressive cultural ue for meetings and events. Wilanów houses Poland’s oldest museum events. The museum rents out some pal- THE PHILHARMONIC HALL Hall and Chamber Music Hall regularly of art, with a very fine collection of works of ace rooms and selected garden spaces, as ul. Jasna 5 hold conferences, symposia and conven- Polish, European and oriental art – painting, well as the Orangery and the Villa Intrata. MUSEUM OF KING JAN III’S PALACE 00-950, Warszawa tions. This place has a unique climate, ide- sculpture and objects of everyday use. It is It offers a wide range of cultural activities. AT WILANÓW tel. +48 22 55 17 129 ally suiting academics, artists and busi- ul. Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 [email protected] nessmen, and leading them to frequently 02-958, Warszawa www.filharmonia.pl choose the Philharmonic as the perfect tel. +48 22 544 27 86 Distance from the airport: 10 km venue for their meetings. tel. +48 22 544 27 97 Distance to the city centre: 1 km [email protected] www.wilanow-palac.pl Maximum Number of seats Area Distance from the airport: 12 km Name number (m2) of persons Distance to the city centre: 11.5 km Koncertowa 1,072 1,072 Kameralna 378 378

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Villa Intrata 355 200 140 200 Villa Intrata – salon kominkowy 40 40 40 20 50 20 Villa Intrata – salon główny 90 100 100 60 100 40 Villa Intrata – oranżeria 80 100 100 50 100 40 Villa Intrata – salonik na piętrze 60 40 40 20 50 Oranżeria 516 300 300 200 400

Its moated, austere brick building and located in the yard offers the possibility mysterious ambience make Forteca of organising chamber concerts. a wonderful choice for elegant receptions, FORTECA KRĘGLICCY banquets, picnics or techno discotheques. The fortress has held solemn galas and Warsaw ul. Zakroczymska 12 A 24-metre diameter courtyard provides government celebrations, as well as wed- 00-255, Warszawa space for up to 600 people for a standing dings, corporate events and fashion shows. tel. +48 22 826 01 09 cocktail party and an ideal place for cor- [email protected] porate events, concerts, presentations or One of its peculiarities is the possibility of – your perfect city break www.kregliccy.pl press conferences. A small roofed stage entering into the interior in the cars. Distance from the airport: 8 km Distance to the city centre: 3.9 km Exhibition space: 1,500 m2

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Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons If you are interested in making movies in Warsaw If you want to know more about Polish culture Dziedziniec 450 600 200 400 300 300 600 or Poland visit: mwfc.pl, filmcommissionpoland.pl visit: culture.pl Komnaty 70-100 100 60 80 60 60 100

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The Olympic Centre is a modern, ful- organises commercial events, seminars The building was designed in 1952 by ly-functional building with unique archi- and conferences, presentations and con- Professor Marek Leykam, a prominent tecture. The centre is the seat of the Polish certs, fashion shows and others. architect and art historian. The building THE OLYMPIC CENTRE Olympic Committee, the Olympic Edu- UFFICIO PRIMO was initially meant to be the seat of the Wybrzeże Gdyńskie 4 cation Centre Foundation, the Museum There is a conference hall on the ground ul. Wspólna 62 Presidium of the Government, and houses 01-531, Warszawa of Sport and Tourism, the Sport Screen floor, which can be divided into 2 separate 00-684, Warszawa many tasteful, unique solutions, inspired tel. +48 22 560 37 57 Cinema and the Olympian's Club with its rooms with a foyer. On level -1 there is an tel. +48 22 323 22 05 by the Italian Renaissance. Thanks to res- [email protected] impressive terrace. This is a meeting place open space and a gallery. Also available are [email protected] toration and modernisation works, it has www.olimpijski.pl for Olympic athletes and for people of the small, cosy cinema seating 48 people www.ufficioprimo.pl gained an unprecedented image, and new Distance from the airport: 17 km culture, science and business. The centre and the Olympian's Club with terrace. Distance from the airport: 8 km business-related functions, adding to its Distance to the city centre: 12 km Distance to the city centre: 0.5 km already intriguing character. 2 Exhibition space: 670 m2 Exhibition space: 628 m The Ufficio Primo building is situated in the very centre of the capital, close to many government institutions, the headquar- ters of strategic Polish and international companies, as well as luxury hotels and trendy restaurants.

The central part of the Ufficio Primo ed- Maximum Number of seats ifice is its spectacular patio – an internal Area Name number courtyard covered with a futuristic dome. (m2) of persons This stylish patio can be used as an elegant Foyer 470 500 130 220 500 venue with extraordinary ambience, while Sala A+B 390 400 400 100 260 390 the underground part of the Ufficio Primo Sala A+B without vestibule 260 260 70 260 80 160 260 houses a congress centre. Restauracja Moonsfera (+ terrace) 250 (+200) 240 120 240 Poziom -1 200 200 100 110 200 Sala A lub B 130 130 45 130 40 80 130 40 Klub Olimpijczyka (+ terrace) 90 (+200) 60 35 60 30 40 60 30 Sala kinowa 80 48 48 Sala nr 13 30 30 30 20

Reduta Banku Polskiego is a unique place in Warsaw. The building was designed at the beginning of 19th century by the rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Peters- Maximum Number of seats REDUTA BANKU POLSKIEGO Area burg – Professor Leontij Nikolaevich Be- Name number ul. Bielańska 10 (m2) 00-085, Warszawa nois. It was built between 1907 and 1911 of persons tel. +48 22 826 35 09 for the Russian State Bank, on the site of Patio 628 500 500 350 500 [email protected] the demolished mint of the last Polish king, Sala pod kopułą 628 500 500 300 350 500 www.reduta.pl August Poniatowski. Sala konferencyjna 160 100 100 60 100 Distance from the airport: 10 km Distance to the city centre: 0.5 km Offering a historical interior located in Exhibition space: 700 m2 the heart of the city, this venue really is a perfect choice for a creative, unconven- tional event, whether a conference, gala dinner or business meeting. The interior décor can be arranged many ways, allow- ing creative stage designers to show their skills and add to the spectacle of the event.

The building consists of two confer- ence halls: each 355 m2, as well as an underground hall with a bar, toilets and cloakroom (340 m2 altogether). Several meetings can he organised there at the same time, with the building well able to accommodate up to 700 people at once.

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Sala wystawowa 355 500 200 350 200 300 500 80 Sala konferencyjna 355 500 200 350 200 200 300 80

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Ujazdowski Castle is a historical building in the heart of the city. A former summer residence of Polish kings, the building is situated along the Royal Route and is home THE CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, to the Centre for Contemporary Art, one of the most important art galleries in Poland. UJAZDOWSKI CASTLE It is also an ideal venue for conferences, seminars, promotional events and banquets. THE FRYDERYK CHOPIN MUSEUM ul. Jazdów 2 The castle houses a variety of extraordinary spaces, each possessing its own unique ul. Okólnik 1 00-467, Warszawa atmosphere. The historical cellars, intimate auditorium, and arcaded courtyard comprise 00-368, Warszawa tel. +48 604 615 980 excellent venues for the most memorable special events. Additional advantages for tel. +48 22 441 62 74 [email protected] everyone who uses the castle's rooms are its convenient location and spacious car park. [email protected] www.u-jazdowski.pl The novelty of the castle’s courtyard is its temporary roof (from April to November). www.chopin.museum Distance from the airport: 20 km Distance from the airport: 10 km Distance to the city centre: 5 km Distance to the city centre: 1.5 km Exhibition space: 2,000 m2 Exhibition space: 95 m2

The Fryderyk Chopin Museum in Warsaw is located in the Ostrogski Castle. It is home to the world’s largest collection of Maximum Number of seats Area Name number Chopin memorabilia, comprising autographs, notes, letters, manuscripts and objects once belonging to the composer. At the same (m2) time, thanks to the use of multimedia technologies, it is one of the most modern biographical museums in Europe. of persons Dziedziniec 654 450 200 300 300 300 400 300 The museum’s concert hall is available is suitable for up to 70 people. There is also the stage and facilities for the artists. Sala widowiskowa 243 150 150 150 150 150 150 100 Sala Kinowa 120 74 74 Sala kolebkowa 90 70 40 60 40 30 90 30 Sala Edukacyjna 80 + 20 80 40 60 30 30 90 30 Park 1,000

Zachęta, the National Gallery of Art, is a place that expertly combines modernity with history. This is the oldest gallery ZACHĘTA – NATIONAL GALLERY displaying contemporary art in Warsaw, OF ART and was officially opened in 1900. Zachę- Plac Małachowskiego 3 ta’s mission is to popularise and promote 00-916, Warszawa contemporary art. Zachęta is right at the tel. +48 22 556 96 53 heart of Warsaw, opposite the Saski Gar- [email protected] den and just a short walk from numerous www.zacheta.art.pl hotels, making it a perfect place for or- Distance from the airport: 12 km ganising conferences, business events Distance to the city centre: 1.5 km and prestigious galas. The spacious, high and light exhibition rooms at Zachęta can be easily arranged to meet any organis- er’s needs.

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons sala matejkowska 313 450 450 250 450 sala 8 250 300 250 300 sala Narutowicza 186 200 100 200 sala kinowa 155 200 150 90 200 sala 13 155 160 120 160 sala 7 124 150 100 90 120 sala 12 124 120 100 120 Maximum Number of seats Area sala 3, sala 5 96 60 60 50 60 Name number (m2) of persons sala 11 94 90 70 90 Conference Room in the Chopin sala 4 92 60 60 50 60 150 65 36 65 24 72 80 6 Institute building sala warsztatowa 90 70 100 70 Concert Hall in Museum 95 70 70 hol główny 300 300

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The Copernicus Conference Centre is located in the modern, striking building of the In the spring of 2017, the museum opened its new exhibition space – the Museum Copernicus Science Centre by the Vistula River. Surrounded by riverside green areas, on the Vistula – in addition to the Museum’s headquarters located at 3 Pańska Street. it sits next to Discovery Park, the “Heavens of Copernicus” Planetarium, and the Co- THE COPERNICUS CONFERENCE pernicus Science Centre itself. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART The Museum on the Vistula is located at Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 22, next to the CENTRE (THE COPERNICUS SCIENCE Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 22 Copernicus Science Centre and the University of Warsaw Library, in a pavilion designed CENTRE) The Copernicus Conference Centre offers an ideal venue for all kinds of events. There is 00-390, Warszawa by Austrian architect Adolf Krischanitz. Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 extensive space on the ground floor and first floor, with the option to tailor the layout tel. +48 22 596 40 24 00-390, Warszawa to suit your particular needs. The Copernicus Conference Centre also provides state- [email protected] tel. +48 22 596 42 68 of-the-art conference equipment and experienced, professional staff. www.artmuseum.pl [email protected] Distance from the airport: 12 km www.kopernik.org.pl Distance from the city centre: 3 km www.ckk.kopernik.org.pl Exhibition space: 100 m2 Distance from the airport: 13 km Distance to the city centre: 2 km Exhibition space: 450 m2

Maximum Number of seats Area Name 2 number Maximum Number of seats (m ) Area of persons Name number (m2) Konferencyjna 440 360 180 360 180 250 400 of persons Audytoryjna 455 280 280 Foyer 100 150 150 150 150

The Warsaw Rising Museum opened on The Praga Museum of Warsaw deals mostly screenings and lectures. The historic annex the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of with documentation and research, but the boasts pre-war mural paintings that once fighting in Warsaw. The museum is War- people of Praga have generously donated decorated Jewish prayer rooms. Through co- THE PRAGA MUSEUM OF WARSAW THE WARSAW RISING MUSEUM saw residents’ tribute to those who fought many interesting items to the museum’s operation with local activists, organisations ul. Targowa 50/52 ul. Grzybowska 79 and died for an independent Poland and its collection. As well as the exhibitions, the and artisans, the museum has become an 03-733, Warszawa 00-844, Warszawa free capital. It is located in a former tram museum also organises workshops, film informal forum of the right bank of the city. tel. +48 22 518 34 30 tel. +48 22 539 79 15 power station, a fascinating landmark of [email protected] [email protected] pre-war industrial architecture. www.muzeumpragi.pl www.1944.pl Distance from the airport: 14.5 km Distance from the airport: 20 km Distance to the city centre: 5 km Distance to the city centre: 2 km Exhibition space: 1,000 m2

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number Maximum Number of seats (m2) Area of persons Name number (m2) Sala pod Liberatorem 1,000 350 150 350 250 200 200 150 of persons Audytorium Jana Nowaka- Sala konferencyjna 130 100 106 85 85 Jeziorańskiego Dziedziniec 570 500

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The Museum of Warsaw is as unique as the city itself, and with strikingly simi- lar stories –rebuilt from the rubble after MUSEUM OF WARSAW WW2. The recently renovated Museum Rynek Starego Miasta 28-42 of Warsaw is housed in eleven tenement 00-272, Warszawa buildings entered on the UNESCO List of tel. +48 22 277 43 16 World Heritage. [email protected] www.muzeumwarszawy.pl The museum offers excellent spaces to Distance from the airport: 10.5 km rent, suitable for special events such as Distance to the city centre: 2.6 km conferences, seminars, film shows, din- ners or cocktails, as well as for some ex- clusive intimate VIP meetings. Space is available in the museum’s main building at the Old Town Square, as well as in other departments.

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Lapidarium 220 50 Zadaszony dziedziniec 120 50 Sala konferencyjna 44 30

Służewiec Racecourse is one of the larg- The site is also used as an important est and most beautiful racecourses in the concert and event venue and is ideal for world. Opened for use in June 1939, its events, conferences or fashion shows, pro- SŁUŻEWIEC RACECOURSE distinctive architecture still impresses vis- viding solutions to any staging challenge. ul. Puławska 266 itors. Prestigious races, beautiful horses Many famous artists have performed 02-684, Warszawa and a unique atmosphere have been draw- there, including U2, Depeche Mode, Sting, tel. +48 22 518 22 51 ing crowds of Warsaw citizens, as well as George Michael, and the Rolling Stones. [email protected] domestic and foreign tourists, for decades. www.torsluzewiec.pl Distance from the airport: 4.8 km Distance to the city centre: 10.9 km Exhibition space: 2,273 m2

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons trybuna II – Hala główna 1,813 Rotunda 460

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The University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet ifices, dating back to 17th century. This The University of Warsaw Library (Bibliote- Warszawski) is one of the best universi- prestigious location, along with renewed, ka Uniwersytecka) is located on the bank ties in Poland. The main campus of the well-equipped conference rooms, serves of the Vistula River. All the rooms are UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 university is located in the centre of War- as a great place to organise conferences, air-conditioned and accessible for disabled saw, on Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, seminars and other events. The university THE UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW LIBRARY people. Conferences, lectures, events and 00-927, Warszawa ul. Dobra 56/66 tel. +48 22 55 24 060 a part of the Royal Route. Impressive ed- buildings are accessible to disabled people. exhibitions can all be held in the library's 00-312, Warszawa spacious and comfortable rooms. There is [email protected] tel. +48 22 55 25 060 www.uw.edu.pl also a parking lot, café and bar in the venue. [email protected] Apart from modern and exceptional design, Distance from the airport: 15 km www.buw.uw.edu.pl Distance to the city centre: 2 km one of the biggest advantages of the venue Distance from the airport: 10 km is the garden on the roof, which can be used Distance to the city centre: 2 km for various accompanying events. Exhibition space: 1,000 m2

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Pałac Tyszkiewiczów-Potockich Sala Balowa 86 130 130 200 Sala Narożna 59 60 35 60 35 150 50 Sala Bilardowa 67 50 50 120 20 Pałac Kazimierzowski Sala Złota 87 100 100 150 Sala Senatu 115 100 60 100 250 70 Sala im. Józefa Brudzińskiego (nr 7) 105 114 114 Holl przed S. Złotą 150 130 130 250 Audytorium Maximum Aula im. Adama Mickiewicza 860 900 900 900 Aule A, B, C, D 160 220 220 220 Budynek d. Centrum Informatycznego Sala Konferencyjna nr 106 136 120 120 120 Stara Biblioteka Uniwersytecka Sala audytoryjna nr 16 362 376 376 376 Sala 105-7 83-84 72 30 72 72 Sala 108-9 24-25 12 12 12 Sala 111-16 137-139 132 50 132 132 60 120 60 Sala 205-7 85 72 30 72 72 Sala 211-16 130 132 50 132 132 60 120 60 Sala 308 94 60 30 60 60 30 60 30

Sala Śląska (ul. Oboźna 8) 165 200 200 200 Sala Kolumnowa 130 85 85 85 Sala Kolumnowa (ul. Bednarska 2/4) 142 116 116 116

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Room 097 540 600 Room 316 200 220 220 Room 256 86 80 80 Room 315 72 50 35 50 Room 254 62 50 50

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Warsaw University of Technology (Poli- The Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) is school offers a wide choice of well-equipped technika Warszawska) is a perfect place located in the centre of Warsaw, easily ac- rooms of various sizes, suitable for educa- to organise exhibitions, balls and other cessible by public and private transport. The tional, conference or seminar purposes. WARSAW UNIVERSITY corporate events. The architecture of the WARSAW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY building is clearly connected with clas- al. Niepodległości 162 Plac Politechniki 1 sical renaissance and neo-gothic forms. 02-554, Warszawa 00-661, Warszawa The inner hall is built on a pentagon plan, tel. +48 22 564 96 23 tel. +48 22 234 62 51 surrounded by arcaded galleries and has [email protected] [email protected] a magnificent glass ceiling. www.sgh.waw.pl www.pw.edu.pl Distance from the airport: 7 km Distance from the airport: 12 km Distance to the city centre: 3 km Distance to the city centre: 2 km Exhibition space: 809 m2

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Aula Główna, budynek G 700 700 700 Aula A, budynek A 400 480 480 Aula B, budynek G 300 420 420 sala konferencyjna 152, budynek G 90 80 80 Maximum Number of seats Area Name number sala konferencyjna 151, budynek G 60 40 40 (m2) of persons Aula I, budynek C 150 150 Aula Główna 809 800 800 600 600 Aula II, budynek C 98 98 Mała Aula 350 350 200 350 150 300 sala 2c, budynek C 30 30

Distance from the airport: 8 km The SGGW (Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego) building is a high-standard venue Distance from the city centre: 2 km offering the possibility to organise conferences and symposia. Some of the buildings CENTRE FOR INNOVATION are located in the centre of Warsaw, which is an additional advantage of the place. AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CZIiTT PW is the prime centre of its type WARSAW UNIVERSITY OF LIFE The location provides direct access to public transport: a metro station, tram and bus MANAGEMENT OF WARSAW in the region, supporting and conducting SCIENCES – SGGW lines, as well as the close location of educational, commercial and healthcare centres. UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY innovative research projects. The Centre ul. Rakowiecka 30 (CZIiTT PW) enjoys access to the resources of the War- 02-528, Warszawa ul. Rektorska 4 saw University of Technology so can tackle tel. +48 22 364 16 96 00-614 Warszawa problems faced by the largest business and and exhibition rooms, as well as social and [email protected] tel. +48 22 234 71 58 administrative units in Poland. The Centre networking space. The space can be used www.sggw.pl [email protected] has modern infrastructure including R&D for conferences, fairs, and seminars con- Distance from the airport: 12 km www.cziitt.pw.edu.pl laboratories, IT tools, modern conference nected with the activities of CZIiTT PW. Distance to the city centre: 3 km Exhibition space: 100 m2 Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Lobby 250.80 250 120 250 Sala 1.01 / Sala 2.01 175.90 160 160 Sala 1.04 40.59 14 14 35.93– Sala 2.27 / Sala 2.35 12 12 41.16 Sala 3.01 48.10 20 20 Sala 3.07 125.15 20 35 24 Sala 4.01 81.67 52 25 Sale 12 połączone Sala 4.02 87.77 52 25 max 130 12 Sala 4.05 85.13 90 Sale połączone Maximum Number of seats Sala 4.04 90.24 90 180 Area Name number (m2) Sala 4.07 94.53 60 25 60 24 of persons Sala 4.08 40.43 14 14 Audytorium im. J. Mikułowskiego- 238 170 170 Sala 5.04 – Computer Lab 72.63 30 Pomorskiego Sala 5.37 51.98 20 20 Aula II 130 98 98

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The conference complex is an easily ac- centre of Warsaw and 5 km from the cessible, modern building surrounded by highway junction, it can be reached in greenery. It has an area of 28,000 m2 and no time. The Vistula Group of University VISTULA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES is fully adapted to the needs of people regularly organises scientific and cultural ul. Stokłosy 3 with disabilities. Located about 6 km from events, seminars, trainings, trade shows 02-787, Warszawa Warsaw’s Chopin Airport, 9 km from the and congresses. tel. +48 22 45 72 361 [email protected] www.vistula.edu.pl Distance from the airport: 5 km Distance to the city centre: 15 km Exhibition space: 1,000 m2

Maximum Number of seats Area Name number (m2) of persons Aula A4 450 220 Aula A3 300 220 Aula A6 300 220 Aula A5 300 220 Aula A1 220 220 Aula A7 220 220 Aula A2B 120 120 Aula A2A 120 220 Aula A1 220 220 Sala konferencyjna (x46) 50 50 50 50

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Haxel Events & Incentive is a leading Say “Hello”, think “Poland”! That’s the mot- The company specialises in logistics for Select Poland offers its full knowledge, ST Meetings & Incentives has 15 multi- Supertour’s professional and enthusiastic Polish MICE company with 25 years of to of Hello Poland. They treat tourism as meetings, corporate events and meetings, fresh ideas, flexibility and professionalism lingual experts in organising all sorts of team offers the best ways of exploring experience in assisting corporate clients a passion, a hobby and the possibility to full‑service business travel in Poland and in every aspect and at every stage of any meetings for all companies. The company and discovering Poland. They provide with incentives, conferences, meetings, meet new people and make their travel worldwide, as well as incoming and outgo- MICE project in Poland. They will guide advises on destinations and programmes, comprehensive leisure and MICE services, events, congresses, seminars, galas & jubi- dreams come true. They have been in the ing travel arrangements for individuals and you through Warsaw’s diversity, a per- prepares everything and ensures that the starting from hotel arrangements, meals, lees, product launch and adventure. They tourism industry for more than 18 years groups. Holiday Travel is a member of Pol- fect vibrant mix of new and old. See the event runs smoothly, including hotels and transportation, tours and sightseeing to ensure the best quality tailored servic- and have hundreds of completed projects ish Chamber of Tourism, Polish Conference highlights and do themed activities in the venues, flights, excursions and events. professionally organised conferences, con- es, based on a result-oriented approach, and thousands of satisfied customers. and Congress Association, IATA, EFAPCO country’s capital. Their motto is “We do They will create the right programme for gresses and incentives… and much more… a can-do attitude, personal attention and and SITE, and is recommended by Poland not say that everything is possible, we just you, with a focus on Warsaw, or projects thoughtful suggestions. CvB and Warsaw CvB as a Professional do everything that is possible in Poland.” tailored to suit your needs. Congress Organiser.

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TARIFA CORPORATE EVENTS AB POLAND TRAVEL ADVENTURE WARSAW PO WIŚLE POLISH YOUR COOKING ROOM ESCAPE WARSZAWA PCO/DMC/Event agency/Tour PCO/DMC/Event agency/ DMC/Tour operator/Transportation Tour operator/Transportation Culinary workshops/Event agency/ Event agency operator/Fairs and exhibitions Tour operator/Transportation tel. +48 606 225 525 tel. +48 536 777 536 Team-building tel. +48 503 966 012 tel. +48 22 465 94 55 tel. +48 22 299 03 74 [email protected] [email protected] tel. +48 501 598 681 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.adventurewarsaw.pl www.po-wisle.pl [email protected] www.roomescape.pl www.tarifa.pl www.abpoland.com www.PolishYourCooking.com

The company arranges and organises AB Poland Travel specialises in designing Since 2009 Adventure Warsaw has offered The Vistula in Warsaw is becoming hot This is one of the largest cooking schools Real Life Escape Game is an interactive lavish balls, exciting business, incentive and organising incentive and team build- unconventional tours by vintage vans. Fo- place to be. On modern and comfortable in Poland and a top rated attraction in group experience which takes place in and team building trips, open days and ing events. They can arrange city games, cus on local authenticity and contrasts of ships we organise various activities: team Warsaw. Designed to show foreigners the escape room. The participants must company picnics, as well as trainings, fairs, biking, sailing, 4x4, ATVs, kayaking, indoor the city led them to create thrilling city integrations, exclusive dinners, private Polish history and customs through cook- solve logic based puzzles and cooperate product presentations, logotype changes and outdoor skydiving, shooting real guns, games and events in underestimated parts sightseeing and romantic evening cruises, ing famous dishes. The passionate and as a team. Room Escape Warszawa® offers and the promotion of new strategies. Every balloon and helicopter flights, forest sur- of Warsaw. This team of passionate guides grill picnics, nature trips, river pub crawling professional approach is appreciated by a variety of portable game scenarios as hour of every day we are taking on new vival, Polish cooking classes, Segway’s and will let you discover and enjoy real War- and more. Unforgettable moments where clients. Specialising in cooking classes and well as three game locations: in the City challenges. Their professional approach many more. They are also a transportation saw. In 2013 the company created the unspoiled nature meets modern boule- team-building events for groups of 4-250 Center, the Śródmieście District and in and quality has gained the company an company with their own fleet of vehicles. first Museum of Life under Communism vards in the centre of a European capital. people, they deliver the services across the Praga District with 9 stationary ad- ISO 9001 certificate. in Warsaw – “Czar PRL”. the whole country. ventures in total.

CREATOURS EAT POLSKA MONOPOL WARSZAWSKI ASSOCIATION CHOPIN POINT & WARSAW URBAN GAMES STATION WARSAW TIME FOR CHOPIN PCO/DMC/Event agency/Tour operator Culinary tours/Culinary workshops Sightseeing Chopin concerts/urban games Tour operator/Sightseeing Chopin concerts tel. +48 730 520 570 tel. +48 661 368 758 tel. +48 22 244 57 79 tel. +48 601 808 392 tel. +48 661 368 758 tel. + 48 501 127 125 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.creatours.pl www.eatpolska.com www.monopolpraski.pl www.chopinpoint.com.pl www.stationwarsaw.com www.timeforchopin.eu www.warszawskiegrymiejskie.pl

CREATOURS has been in operation since Discover culinary Warsaw! Eat Polska are Monopol Warszawski Association is based Chopin Point Warsaw spreads the magic of Station Warsaw specialises in urban tour- Time for Chopin offers exceptional daily 2013 and developed into a strong and a group of people who show off the Pol- in a former vodka factory in Praga. They Chopin’s music with everyday recitals per- ism and was built out of pure passion for concerts organized in a unique location recognisable brand on the market. The ish spirit through stories and tastings of specialise in organising tours, walks and formed by outstanding artists in a historical the city, on solid foundations of historical – at the heart of the Old Town, in the company’s core business is providing guide gołąbki, nóżki, wuzetka and vodka, making urban games around the Praga district, building. This intimate space is like the salons and cultural knowledge. The guides not charming interiors of the Old Gallery of services for the Palace of Culture and Sci- it a memorable experience involving all the one of the most unusual and magical parts the artist played in, with excellent coffee only know their facts, dates and all the the Association of Polish Art Photogra- ence and the PGE Narodowy Stadium in senses. They offer Food Tours and Vodka of Warsaw. and delicacies in cofee shop. Chopin Point sights, but as master storytellers they put it phers at 8 Zamkowy Square. Every day Warsaw. We also organise integration Tours, stationary tastings, culinary urban Warsaw also organises recitals on request, all together to create an unforgettable tale. at 6.00 pm outstanding pianists perform events, city games and tours for compa- games and workshops. catered events and business meetings. Chopin’s pieces. Time for Chopin can nies. In just four years, nearly quarter mil- Warsaw Urban Games offers city pro- enrich business events and provides tai- lion visitors from around the world have grammes – integration, sightseeing and lor-made private concerts. used Creatours’ services! challenges.

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TRAMWAJE WARSZAWSKIE TRAVEL PROJEKT DMC POLAND WPT1313 MT TARGI POLSKA MIĘDZYNARODOWE CENTRUM Sightseeing and events DMC/Tour operator DMC/Event agency/Tour operator/ Trade show organiser TARGOWE tel. +48 22 632 20 33 tel. +48 22 870 76 00 Transportation tel. +48 22 529 39 00 Trade show organiser/Exhibition stands [email protected] [email protected] tel. +48 22 882 13 13 [email protected] tel. +48 664 067 547 www.tw.waw.pl www.poland-incentives.com [email protected] www.mttargi.pl [email protected] www.wpt1313.com/en www.zlotosrebroczas.com best airline in the world The company offers historic and modern Travel Projekt DMC organises high quality WPT1313 offers company events, ur- MT Targi Polska is one of the leading or- They specialise in creating exhibition in 2017 tram cars for rent, as well as horse drawn incentive and team-building programmes, ban games, team building, private and ganisers of trade fair events in Poland, and stands for international exhibitors in Po- ● group tours in and around Warsaw. With the biggest in the Warsaw market. The land and Polish companies presenting their omnibuses. Individually arranged rides conferences, meetings and tailor-made serving 82 countries are a great attraction for both tourists solutions for clients from all over the world. a unique fleet of historical vehicles (pas- company has 25 years of experience in the offers abroad; in congress, conference and and locals. A tram may be the venue for Their knowledge and creativity make every senger cars and buses), they can organize exhibition industry. Its calendar includes event organization and complex fair/expo ● a variety of events, including birthdays, event memorable, from driving a tank to open air events for up to 300 participants. eight trade fair events, which are organised organisation. They have working relation- over 150 destinations conferences or incentive trips. sleeping in a tree house, or from having They own historical and cult vehicles to in close cooperation with and under the ships with the largest venues in Warsaw. ● a boat cruise on the meadow to having show clients a well-known highlights patronage of authorities as well as impor- Their most important task is to satisfy cli- 6 continents of Warsaw. tant national and industry institutions. ents and meet their expectations. a bonfire in the middle of the river. ● modern fleet of 259 wide-body aircrafts

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BRILL AV MEDIA UNIVERSAL EXPRESS VISUAL ARTS STUDIO Technical services for events and audio- Shipping Organisation and Technical Support of visual installations tel. +48 22 462 89 33 Fairs, Exhibitions, Congresses and Events tel. +48 22 631 80 91 [email protected] tel. +48 664 067 547 [email protected] www.universalexpress.pl [email protected] www.brill.pl

Brill AV Media is an international company Universal Express has been on the Polish A leading fair & exhibition contractor in the largest network with years of experience on the audiovisual market for 25+ years as an independent Warsaw that supports many important fair of advertisement columns services market in Central and Eastern Eu- supplier of international logistics solutions. organisers at a technical and organisational rope. The company’s strength lies in providing They specialise in comprehensive con- level. They organise congresses, confer- in Warsaw comprehensive technical services for events, signment services for fairs, congresses, ences and events and cooperate with all the reach of up to 7 million including translation, voting options, video conferences, sports and cultural events, the venues in Warsaw. They are proud of viewers conferencing and specialist video technology, by air, sea and road. They will pack, store their almost 30 years of experience on the traditional glued and backlit as well as the installation and selection of and deliver from and to anywhere in the Polish fair & exhibition market and want advertisement columns appropriate sound and lighting. Their prior- world, and will deal with customs for you. you join the group of satisfied customers. ity is to provide their local and international digital screens in one of customers with the highest quality services. the metro station and LED screens in public transportation

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Metro line Art galleries aimed One ticket valid connecting at promoting young for all means two Vistula artists at chosen of public riverbanks metro stations transport

THE CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE EXTENSION OF THE METRO The next stage of construction of metro line M2 is its extension ▪ total length of line M1: 22.7 km adding six new stations: three in the western direction and three ▪ number of stations: 21 stations in the eastern – north direction. The whole western section is ▪ travel time: 39 minutes located in the Wola district, and the eastern – north section ▪ total length of line M2: 6.3 km runs through the Praga and Targówek districts. The 1st stage of ▪ number of stations: 7 stations the western and eastern – north section is carried out by two ▪ travel time: 11 minutes independent construction works contractors.

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11 14 22 23 19 â â 09 3 km 6 km 4 km 5 km 4 km 7 km The catalogue has been drawn up on the basis of data provided by the facilities and companies. Warsaw Convention Bureau takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies.

Cover photo: Jarek Zuzga

Photos: Capital city of Warsaw; Warsaw Tourist Office; City of Warsaw © Warsaw Tourist Office, Shutterstock; M. Czechowicz (The Fryderyk Chopin Institute); W. Kryński (POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews); Bar Warszawa, E. Majdak (Warsaw Tourist Office); Marta Kuśmierz; DESCRIPTION metro museums theatres The Poster Museum (Żegluga Parowa Maurycego Fajansa, Kolekcja Plakatu Polskiego); Jarek Zuzga; Michał Zaranek; Tomasz Zybert; Mirosław Kaźmierczak; W. Holnicki; Z. Panów, PZ Studio; Rafał Nowak; Radosław Nowik, Warsaw Trams

Source (page 11): Environmental Protection Department, The Capital City of Warsaw Municipal Office monuments churches tram Source (pages 18-19, 21, 23): Tourism in Warsaw Report 2016, Warsaw Tourist Office Source (page 19): Hotel Performance in Central & Eastern Europe, presentation by Jakub Klimczak

railway Icons on map (page 72) designed by: Moyo, www.moyo.pl

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