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Cg GENERAL INFORMATION Warsaw Is the Capital of Poland ti@ GENERAL INFORMATION Warsaw is the capital of Poland and its administrative, political, and financial center. Home to a great number of well-educated, talented and capable young people, the city is easily accessible, with a fast- growing GDP and high quality of life. It is the largest city in Poland with the area of 517 square kilometres and almost 1.8 million residents (more than 3 million in the metropolitan area). The city has wide cultural offer, thriving restaurant scene and 79 parks. WARSAW HISTORY During the World War II, the central area of the city was almost entirely destroyed. After the war, a five- year reconstruction campaign by its citizens resulted in today's meticulous restoration of the Old Town, with its churches, the royal castle and market-places. It is an outstanding example of a near-total reconstruction of a span of history covering the 13th to the 20th century listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The first settlements in the area of the city date back to the 13th century; Warsaw became the capital of Poland in 1596. VISTULA RIVERBANK Spending time by the Vistula riverbank in Warsaw becomes more and more popular each year. In the middle of a busy city, it offers an escape from noise and traffic into the atmosphere of a lazy vacation day. Spacious beaches, green areas, numerous restaurants, clubs and cafes, sport clubs and a broad sailing offer are only a few things to do or places to visit there. The City realises projects regarding the river making sure that the 19th district – an unofficial name given to the revived river area -has something for everyone. Tourists can enjoy a stroll along the Vistula boulevards, the amazing light and music show in the Multimedia Fountain Park, or a picnic on one of the many Vistula beaches. Partying enthusiasts will have a chance to visit clubs and cafes along the river, and dance till dawn at warm weekends. The more visitors, the more ideas and possibilities for a fun and relaxing time. CONTACTS: EUROCITIES Patricia Couti [email protected] +32 473 828 660 Warsaw Anna Jankowska - [email protected] +48 224 430 754 Bichta cg HOTELS We recommend the following hotels located in the centre of Warsaw. For your convenience, we have already booked rooms for your stay between 22-24 October 2019 in the most recommended hotels. When making a reservation, please use the password and provide your credit card details. Motel One Warszawa Chopin (password: SAF WARSAW, valid until 09.09.2019 – recommended • https://www.motel-one.com/en/hotels/warsaw/hotel-warsaw-chopin/ • ul. Tamka 38; 00-349 Warsaw • walking distance to the venue 1 km or 300 meters to the Metro M2 Nowy Świat station • Reservations, cancellations and changes regarding the allocation can only be done in writing and will be re-confirmed by the hotel. Send to [email protected] with password SAF Warsaw • 130 rooms booked, recommended as it is a newly opened hotel • Single PLN 259,00 per night/room (breakfast is not included in the price, extra 40 PLN) Hotel PURO Warszawa Centrum**** (passwords: SAF Warsaw, valid until 23.09.2019) – recommended • https://booking.profitroom.com/en/purowarszawacentrum/home?currency=PLN&_ga=2.112965639.20717 2138.1566472019-1134443384.1559896162 • ul. Widok 9; 00-023 Warsaw • limited number of rooms – 30 double classic, enter the code the button at the top • Single PLN 515,00 per night/room and breakfast • Double PLN 570,00 per night/room and breakfast Hotel Metropol*** (password: Eurocities21/10/19, valid until 03.09.2019) - recommended • https://www.hotelmetropol.com.pl/ • write with the password to [email protected] or call directly 0048 22 31 82 888 and give the password • ul. Marszałkowska 99a; 00-693 Warsaw • Single PLN 421,20 per night/room and breakfast • Double PLN 453,60 per night/room and breakfast Novotel Warszawa Centrum ****(password: SAF WARSAW, valid until 01.09.2019, ) • https://www.accorhotels.com/pl/hotel-3383-novotel-warszawa-centrum/index.shtml • plese use the attached reservation form • ul. Marszałkowska 94; 00-510 Warsaw • Single PLN 506,52 per night/room and breakfast • Double PLN 538,92 per night/room and breakfast Other hotels located within close proximity to the ones listed above and to the venue are: Warsaw Marriott Hotel ***** (password: SAF WARSAW, valid until 06.09.2019) • https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wawpl-warsaw-marriott-hotel/ • Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79; 00-697 Warsaw • Single PLN 594,00 per night/room and breakfast • Double PLN 638,00 per night/room and breakfast The Westin Warsaw***** (The password SAF WARSAW is valid until ...09.2019) • https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wawwi-the-westin-warsaw// • al. Jana Pawła II 21; 00-854 Warsaw • Single PLN 605,00 per night/room and breakfast • Double PLN 638,00 per night/room and breakfast Travel & Info Guide EUROCITIES Social Affairs Forum, Warsaw, 22-24 October 2019, Page 2 TIME ZONE Central European Time (CET), UTC+ 1 hour CURRNECY The currency in Poland is Polish złoty. TRANSPORT Warsaw has excellent public transport system. Although there are only two metro lines, you can easily move around the city using the many trams and buses that we offer. Tickets are available at stores, there are also ticket machines at the bus stops, on the buses and trams. https://www.ztm.waw.pl/index.php?l=2 We highly recommend downloading the JakDojade app on your phone - it will allow you to quickly plan your route and also buy tickets. It can be a real life and time saver! https://jakdojade.pl/warszawa/trasa/ TAXI • GLOB CAB TAXI: +48 666 009 668 (2 PLN (0.45 EUR)/KM, 8 PLN (2 EUR) to start the ride) • ELE TAXI: +48 22 811 11 11 (2.40 PLN (0.50 EUR)/KM, 8 PLN (2 EUR) to start the ride) • SAWA TAXI: +48 22 644 44 44 (2.40 PLN PLN (0.50 EUR)/KM, 8 PLN (2 EUR) to start the ride) Mobile phone apps are also extremely popular among the residents of Warsaw, e.g. MyTaxi. If you don’t feel like calling a taxi, look for SAWA TAXI and ELE TAXI at the Chopin airport (40 PLN/10 EUR to the city centre), and SAWA TAXI at the Modlin Airport (160-200 PLN/37-47 EUR to the city centre). Don’t worry if you don’t have cash – all these taxi companies accept card payments! FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE The Warsaw Chopin Airport is located within the city borders, so it is very convenient and quick to get to the city centre. You can take a taxi and pay around 40 PLN for the 15-20 minutes ride (if there’s no traffic), or use the means of public transport. Travel & Info Guide EUROCITIES Social Affairs Forum, Warsaw, 22-24 October 2019, Page 3 Bus 175 will take you directly from the Chopin Airport to the city centre, as well as the Old Town. You can also choose a train – hop on S2 or S3 and get off at Warszawa Śródmieście station. FROM THE CITY CENTRE TO THE VENUE (COPERNICUS SCIENCE CENTRE) The Copernicus Science Center can be reached by: II metro line (M2 from Świętokrzyska station or Nowy Świat station or Rondo ONZ station) - Copernicus Science Center station (please go to the Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie exit) Buses: 105, 118, 127 - University Library stop 185 - Metro Centrum Nauki Kopernik stop 102, 162 - Metro Centrum Nauki Kopernik stop TICKET PRICES zone 1: • 75 minutes ticket – 4,40 PLN • One-day ticket (valid 24h): standard – 15,00 PLN • Three-day ticket: standard – 36,00 PLN zone 1 and 2: • 20 minutes ticket – 3,40 PLN • 90 minutes ticket – 7,00 PLN • One-day ticket (valid 24h): standard – 26,00 PLN • Weekend ticket: standard – 24,00 PLN • Group weekend ticket, up to 5 people – 40,00 PLN • Three-day ticket: standard – 57,00 PLN Tickets must be validated immediately after boarding a bus or tram, or at the gates leading to metro platforms. Validated tickets entitle the holder to an unlimited number of journeys within the time indicated on the ticket from the moment of validation or until arrival by public transport to the last stop or station on the route. All public transportation tickets can be purchased at ZTM points, in some newspaper kiosks and at ticket machines located in the metro stations, where tickets can be purchased with either cash or debit cards. Tickets can also be purchased using a mobile phone. They are valid on every bus, tram, train and metro line you choose. THINGS TO SEE IN WARSAW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Warsaw/ Website: https://warsawtour.pl/en/main-page/ 1. Copernicus Science Centre – ul. Wyb. Kosciuszkowskie 20 (Metro Stop: C. N. Kopernik) Travel & Info Guide EUROCITIES Social Affairs Forum, Warsaw, 22-24 October 2019, Page 4 • Explore science exhibits, labs, shows, and workshops at the science center named for famous Pole and famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. 2. Fryderyk Chopin Museum – ul. Okolnik 1 (Metro Stop: Nowy Swiat-Uniwersytet) • Learn about the life of famous Pole and famous composer Fryderyk Chopin at this four-story interactive museum. 3. Lazienki Park – ul. Agrykoli 1 • Explore the site of the summer palace of the former kings of Poland. While you are there, be sure to watch out for the roaming peacocks! 4. Old Town Square – Rynek Starego Miasta • Explore Warsaw’s Old Town, or Stare Miasto, and reminisce about Warsaw in the old days. Rebuilt after near-total destruction during World War II, the Old Town is quintessential Warsaw.
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