. August/September Lipno in numbers Famous Lipno citizens Education City of Lipno the biggest Festival "LIPA" - Rock Farewell to Summer Area: 11 km2 Historical land called “Ziemia Dobrzyńska” gave birth to many great people. Nawojka was the first FUWK KONWEKTOR Sp. z o.o. woman who, disguised as a boy, had graduated from the Academy of Krakow. Unfortunately she was Population: 14 481 inhabitants (31 July 2012), Year after year the event gains more fans. It exposed and sentenced to life in a secluded order by inquisition tribunal. Wincenty Rapacki was born The largest manufacturing plant in the city, operating since 10115 working-age consists of two parts - music contest and stars’ 2 in Lipno in 1840. He was famous as an actor, author and director of Dramatic Arts. The most 1942. Producer of HVAC devices, provides also custom Population density: 1330 persons per km concert. "LIPA" helps young talented people renowned citizen of Lipno was undoubtedly Pola Negri (1897-1987), who is regarded as one of the laser cut and hot-dip galvanizing services. A solid company Zone numbering: +48 54 being recognized. This is possible because greatest stars of silent movies. After her father's exile to Siberia, she moved with her mother to with a steady growth and several million Polish Zlotych Zip code: 87-600 mostly festival is financed by private sponsors. , where she was educated by Honorata Leszczyńska, the daughter of Wincenty Rapacki. (PLN) worth of investments carried out every year. Elevation: 100 m. Mayor of Lipno is a honorary patron of the event Her career developed rapidly and after having been recognized by German film industry, she since its beginnings. pursued her American dream in Hollywood. Among other famous people who were born in the Lipno www.konwektor.pl The neo-renaissance City Hall in the town centre. Revitalized autumn 2011. region are: President Lech Walesa (born in Popowo), professor Leszek Balcerowicz, Jerzy The angel looking down on the town square was made by Jerzy Chalupec - father of Pola Negri. Pietrkiewicz i Henryk Czarnecki - known writers, Leszek Kolankiewicz - Jerzy Grotowski's assistant Demont Sp. z o.o. and professor Stanislaw Ossowski - sociologist and cultural theorist. Things to see A subsidiary of Demont Group, producer of composite Events Sport prefabricated elements for manufacturing and ship- building industries since 2004. It specializes also in ship- It is worth investing in. . . May/June building and petrochemical installations. Lipno has a rich educational offer. There are www.demont.it Film Review "POLA AND OTHERS" four elementary schools, three middle schools The event promotes Pola Negri films by including one private. Educational institutions recalling her career achievements and are also: Romuald Traugutt High-Shool Group, rewarding other Polish artists, who have been Military High-School, the Technical School and WIKSBUD Sp. z o. o. successful beyond the borders of our country. Dobrzyń Music School. Founded in 1989, the construction company produces The review is accompanied by exhibitions, multidimensional concrete components, as well as PVC recitals and contests. Silent movie with The youngest residents of the city are provided and aluminum. It pursues many municipal and government improvised live music, stage curtains in the with pre-school education in three public contracts, mainly schools, but also sport and recreational color of red wine, subdued light coming from the The oldest building in the city is the Gothic church founded in 1388. The Assumption of the Blessed kindergartens,one private, three points of pre- facilities. Acts as a subcontractor for cooperatives and lobby and fumes of freshly brewed coffee create school. developers. City of Virgin Mary Church has been rebuilt several times, currently with the baroque interior (of the 18th Large recreational offer is provided by city of Lipno (MOSiR - Sport and Recreation Centre). It an unique atmosphere, which attracts people century). The main altar with the painting of Virgin Mary was created by Wojciech Gerson. governs: indoor swimming pool, Municipal Stadium named after Wieslaw Witecki and multifunctional Recently a nursery has been opened. from the remotest corners of Poland and Europe www.wiksbud.pl In summer 2012 the District Council House regained its former appearance from the 1920's. Today sport objects ORLIK. These facilities allow residents and visitors to develop sport skills. to Lipno. the Municipal Cultural Center and the Public Library are located within its premises. Municipal "Mien” Sport Club has been operating since 1922. It attracts sport fans. Having in mind the future football players the Student Sport Club has been founded, currently very popular among young Accommodation Z.P.O.W „DAWTONA” DANUTA WIELGOMAS boys. Sport in Lipno means also motocross. What is more Kyokushin Karate Club has been bringing June to our town the prestigious tournament awards since 1996. Manufacturer of fruits and vegetables. Processes annually Hotel KORONA approximately 35 thousand tons of vegetables and fruits Lipno Days from reliable suppliers under long-term agreements. . Located in the center, by the river Mien. Lipno Always the highest quality, natural ingredients, traditional 22 rooms with bathrooms available. Each room Lipno Days are celebrated on St. Anthony's day recipes and modern production technologies. has a TV and internet access plus a free parking constituted by the Catholic Church. Attraction for for guests. www.dawtona.pl people who want to travel back in time to the Middle Ages. During these days there is a lot of www.zajazd-lipno.pl historical reconstruction events, chivalry tournaments and musical concerts . P.P.H.U. „AGROMLECZ” Sp. z o.o. A statue of St. Anthony located on the hill named after the patron has a special meaning for the people of Lipno and the neighboring communities. There are also taking place annual pilgrimages The largest manufacturing plant in the city, operating since with relics of the saint. The monument is a part of larger green area called Gabriel Narutowicz City 1942. Producer of HVAC devices, provides also custom Park with recreational facilities and a stylish (restored) wooden gazebo. laser cut and hot-dip galvanizing services. A solid company with a steady growth and several million Polish Zlotych Culture (PLN) worth of investments carried out every year. August Promotion of culture in Lipno depends mainly on Motocross The Municipal Cultural Center (MCK) and the The Public Library. In Lipno rich cultural activity of Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Komunalnych w Lipnie Since 1981 motocross has been held annualy, NGOs is . Sp. z o. o. (Municipal Services) today regarded as one of the most important The company provides a variety of services concerning motocross events in Poland. Attracts the best In addition cultural life in Lipno concerns meetings solid waste management, recycling selection, street players from Poland and from abroad. Each with artist, art exhibitions, contests and cleaning, snow clearance, truck rent (loaders and event brings thousands of fans together. In 2012 photographic exhibitions. Polish music stars such dump trucks), water and sewer connection and it was the first time the event 5th Polish as Goya, Stan Boris or Bracia gave concerts in maintenance, heat production and distribution. Motocross Championship - had lasted two days. Lipno. The modernistic architecture cinema “Nawojka” was founded in 19th century. Inside the gallery of film www.puklipno.pl pictures, as well as Musem of Pola Negri. Lipno at dawn... . . Dear All, Companies investing in our region may consider the following facilities: Map of Lipno welcome to Lipno, where in the valley of the river Mien people have been living for seven centuries. The settlement transformed into town, as several tax reliefs, important trade routes were crossing here. Lipno did not escape turmoil help with recruitment and employment funding from the District Labour Office, connected with this part of Europe, but has never lost the status of the main assistance in territorial development and spacial planning, economic, social, cultural and development center of this part of – a partnership with educational institutions, historical land of "Ziemia Dobrzyńska". we are open to any other form of support for entrepreneurs. Lipno is a birthplace of many famous historical and contemporary figures – among them actor and playwright, Wincenty Rapacki, world cinema star Pola Negri, the author of polish economic The entrepreneurs will find in Lipno: transformation Professor Leszek Balcerowicz, the President Lech Walesa, a graduate of Lipno Technical School. That is why Lipno is called "a small town of great people". favorable conditions to live, Today with population of 15 000 still has a charm of a small town with unique climate. There are a wide range of cultural and sport activities (motocross, tennis courts, swimming pool, a few sites worth seeing, among them The Blessed Virgin Mary Gothic Church erected in 1388 is the landmark of Lipno. Small classy theater “Nawojka” and The City Hall create unparalleled festivals such as “Pola and others”),a well-developed network of kindergartens, primary and architectural atmosphere. The cinema offers live piano accompaniment for silent movies. secondary schools, Area II Lipno is a good place to invest due to very favorable location. Close vicinity of cities of Toruń, lovely landscape with a lot forests and lakes, Wloclawek, Plock and , route No. 10 connection with capital, A1 motorway and excellent access to the major Polish cities. Land area (ha): 4.14 railway availability make it an excellent environment for business development. We want to Near: create a positive economic climate and are open to requirements of investors. Lipno has a modern scientific research facilities (Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń - 50 km), Ownership: communal potential that can work for You. golf courses (Brześć Kujawski - 40 km, Toruń - 50 km), Location: Wojska Polskiego street I invite You to Lipno! marina (Zarzeczewo - 25 km, Toruń 50 km). Buildings: No City Mayor of Lipno Zone in the "Feasibility Study” stage: residential/ commercial services Dorota Łańcucka Areas for investors (B2). . The area in the vicinity of the national route No. 10, water/sewer, urban Briefly about the municipality heat node available.

City of Lipno is the seat of Lipno district and the largest urban area. The biggest asset of Lipno is its central location in a country with the route No. 10, linking the West of the country (Szczecin-370 km) with Warsaw (160 km). This route also connects the city . with A1 motorway Lubicz junction (Łódz - Gdańsk) - 40 km.

Another convenient connection is route No. 67 connecting Lipno to the Southern part of the region (Wloclawek) and the A1 motorway (Kowal junction 40 km). Lipno is a railway station for the Toruń - Sierpc line with a freight side track. .

An equally important advantage of Lipno is its close location of Toruń (50 km) and Ciechocinek (60 km). Since 1997 Toruń has been one of the twelve objects in Poland, that were distinguished Area IV with the entry onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city owes its unique character first and foremost to its perfectly preserved historical buildings. Ciechocinek is one of the most important and the most popular health resorts in Poland. It is famous for the biggest in Europe wooden Land area (ha): 19,64 graduation towers and the climate pleasant for visitors and favorable to health and rest. More informations for investors: Ownership: Private Municipal Office of Lipno Investment attractiveness of the region creates also well-developed agricultural production, Area III which favors the development of the food processing industry. Area I Location: Wschodnia street Department of Community Plac Dekerta 8 Municipal Office of Lipno Buildings: No 87-600 Lipno In Kujawsko - Pomorskie Województwo there is a wide range of industries such as: Land area (ha): 1,05 Land area (ha): 6,8 Zone in the "Feasibility Study” stage:partly industrial northern part (E2), tel. 54 288 42 33 tel. 54 288 42 11 fax 54 288 42 65 ICT, Ownership: communal, private Ownership: communal partly residential/ commercial services (B2). [email protected] machine tools manufacturing, e-mail: [email protected] Location: Wojska Polskiego street Location: Polna street electronic, Buildings: No furniture, Buildings: No Industrial area with easy access to the national route No. 10 (800m). The publication was financed by the City Hall in Lipno. printing, Zone in the "Feasibility Study” stage: industrial northern part (E1). Zone in the "Feasibility Study” stage: residential/ commercial services Water/sewer available. e-commerce. (B2). A copy available free of charge. The land is located near the city heating plant (100m), water supply, easily Preparation and graphic composition: Municipal Office of Lipno. accessible through a paved road (200m) from national route No. 10, in the close The area in the immediate vicinity of the national route No. 10, Photos: Małgorzata Wiśniewska, Małgorzata Chojnicka, Bartosz Borkowicz, Marcin Jaworski, Rafał Perkowski, vicinity of the railway terminal. neighboring residential area. All media available. Dariusz Bógdał, Przemysław Rogeński, Paweł Romański