aiesec poland booklet
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Information about AIESEC PolandTRANSCRIPT
For our interns
By Diversity
Team
Booklet
My AIESEC Internship in Poland
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Table of contents
1 The map 2
2 Information about the contury 3
3 Travelguide 6
4 Some practical informations 16
5 AIESEC In Poland 20
6 The largest cities
Białystok 21
Cracow 23
Cricity 25
Toruo 27
Wrocław 30
Szczecin 32
7 AIESEC Poland Diversity group 34
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Poland in a nutshell
General information Capital city Warsaw
Currency PLN ( 1Euro=420 PLN)
Land area 322575 km2
Population 38 mln
Religion Roman Catholicism
Telephone Code +48
President Lech Kaczynski
Prime minister Donald Tusk
Polish flag and emblem
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Climate
The Polish climate is generally moderate Summer is usually warm sometimes quite hot with temperatures above 25degC Autumn may be cold and rainy and winter snowy (especially in the South of Poland) with low temperatures even down to about - 15degC or - 20 degC Spring comes in April or May
Thinking of coming in Poland - Great you have the possibility to spend time here during our golden autumn snowy winter colorful spring and hot summer
Warm September marks the beginning of Polands autumn which last till the beginning of November The autumn is called golden because of the abundance of colors mostly yellow light brown and red from the leaves of trees Most of the time it is still quite warm (around 15degC) This is the best time to visit our beautiful old cities like Krakow Warsaw Wroclaw Poznan and the tri-city of Gdansk Gdynia and Sopot If you prefer to relax close to nature then there are many wonderful sites like the mountains in Southern Poland where you could walk and admire the scenery
As winter starts the temperature can drop below zero and snow begins to fall Between mid-December and February the average temperature is -10degC Sometimes however it can drop even below minus 25degC The snow often lies till mid-March when the astronomic spring begins Therefore if you are fond of skiing both winter and summer semester are ideal In the south of Poland you can find many places for skiing like Zakopane the so-called winter capital of Poland Bukowina Tatrzańska Białka Tatrzańska Szklarska Poręba Wisła (home town of Adam Małysz) and Szczawnica
Spring is the happiest and most colorful time of the year The whole of nature awakes from the numb of winter Toruń is overtaken by greenness and flowers start blooming The streets fill up with colorful fashion If you like fresh seaside breeze then takes a train to Gdansk and relish the spring sea air Would you prefer a mountain view Then go south and walk in the mountains Tatry Pieniny Sudety Karpaty or Bieszczady
The summer starts in June with temperatures around 25 degC and July is the hottest month It is the best time to visit Poland and sunbathe on the beautiful sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea Moreover you can go mountain climbing in the south of Poland
As you can see Poland is one of the most beautiful European countries where you can have fantastic time Poland is an all year round experience and offers something for everyone
Polish economy
Poland is considered to have one of the healthiest economies of the post-communist countries and is currently the fastest growing country within the EU Since the fall of the communist government Poland has steadfastly pursued a policy of liberalising the economy and today stands out as a successful example of the transition from a centrally planned economy to a primarily capitalistic market economy In 2009 Poland has
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created the most GDP growth in the EU As of November 2009 the Polish economy had not entered recession nor even contracted Although the Polish economy is currently undergoing economic development there are many challenges ahead The most notable task on the horizon is the preparation of the economy (through continuing deep structural reforms) to allow Poland to meet the strict economic criteria for entry into the European Single Currency (Euro) According to the minister of finance Jacek Rostowski Poland is likely to join the ERM in 2009 and adopt the euro in 2012 or 2013 Some businesses may already accept the euro as payment
Average salaries in the enterprise sector in April 2008 were 3137 PLN (925 euro or 1434 US dollars) and growing sharply Salaries vary between the regions the median one in the capital city Warsaw was 4600 PLN (1200 euro or 2000 US dollars) while in Białystok it was only 2400 PLN (670 euro or 1000 US dollars) Since joining the European Union many workers have left to work in other EU countries (particularly Ireland and the UK) because of high unemployment which was the second-highest in the EU (142 in May 2006) However with the rapid growth of the salaries booming economy strong value of Polish currency and quickly decreasing unemployment (67 in August 2008) exodus of Polish workers seems to be over In 2008 people who came back outnumbered those leaving the country As of first half of 2009 Polish economy seems to be one of the least hit by the current global recession In the first quarter of 2009 Polish GDP rose by 08 which was one of the best results in the European Union
Administrative divisions
Polands current voivodeships (provinces) are largely based on the countrys historic regions whereas those of the past two decades (to 1998) had been centred on and named for individual cities Administrative authority at voivodeship level is shared between a government-appointed voivode (governor) an elected regional assembly (sejmik) and an executive elected by that assembly The voivodeships are subdivided into powiaty (often referred to in English as counties) and these are further divided into gminy (also known as communes or municipalities) Major cities normally
have the status of both gmina and powiat Poland currently has 16 voivodeships 379 powiats (including 65 cities with powiat status) and 2478 gmin
Here you can find more information POLAND
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Poland as a
beautiful place
Poland is a country with diversified landscape The Baltic coast enchants
with beautiful sandy beaches that are often cliffy A lake district belt Pomorskie Mazurskie and
Suwalskie stretches to the south of the coast a home for numerous lakes rivers and canals set
among forests and picturesque hills Further south there is a vast belt of the Polish Lowlands and still
further the landscape becomes more hilly to change into a belt of uplands Alaska Krakowsko-
Częstochowska Małopolska and Lubelska and the Podkarpacie Silesia The southern border runs
along mountain ridges of the Sudeten and the Tatras with the highest peaks Mt Snieżka (1603 m) and
Mt Rysy (2499) respectively So far Poland has had 23 national parks and over 120 Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) We have also 13 UNESCO objects in 11 Silesians
Helpful links
Touristic information
Funny web side about interesting places and some
presentation about the country
Distances between the cities
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The most famous tourist attractions in Poland
In Poland we have 13 Monuments of World cultural heritage UNESCO
1978 ndash Historical centrum of Krakoacutew 1978 - Mine of salt In Wieliczka 1979 - Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1979 - Puszcza Białowieska 1980 ndash Historical centrum of Warszawa 1992 ndash Market square in Zamośd 1997 ndash The Town of Toruo 1997 ndash Castel In Malbork (K) 1999 - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2001 ndash Churches of peace in Jawor and Świdnica 2003 ndash Woodem chorches in Małopolska 2004 - Park Mużakowski 2006 - Hala Stulecia in Wrocław
Big popular tracks in Poland
Track of the Woodem building
Track of Teutoni Orderrsquos castles Cysters track Track of eagles nest
Track of Goth =gtmap=gt
Track of John Poul II the pope (PL)
Mountains massive
Karpaty Sudety Gory Świętokrzyskie (PL)
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Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
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The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
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o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
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Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
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Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
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The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
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The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
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Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
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AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
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the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
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Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
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Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
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Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
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the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
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Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
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The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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Table of contents
1 The map 2
2 Information about the contury 3
3 Travelguide 6
4 Some practical informations 16
5 AIESEC In Poland 20
6 The largest cities
Białystok 21
Cracow 23
Cricity 25
Toruo 27
Wrocław 30
Szczecin 32
7 AIESEC Poland Diversity group 34
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Poland in a nutshell
General information Capital city Warsaw
Currency PLN ( 1Euro=420 PLN)
Land area 322575 km2
Population 38 mln
Religion Roman Catholicism
Telephone Code +48
President Lech Kaczynski
Prime minister Donald Tusk
Polish flag and emblem
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Climate
The Polish climate is generally moderate Summer is usually warm sometimes quite hot with temperatures above 25degC Autumn may be cold and rainy and winter snowy (especially in the South of Poland) with low temperatures even down to about - 15degC or - 20 degC Spring comes in April or May
Thinking of coming in Poland - Great you have the possibility to spend time here during our golden autumn snowy winter colorful spring and hot summer
Warm September marks the beginning of Polands autumn which last till the beginning of November The autumn is called golden because of the abundance of colors mostly yellow light brown and red from the leaves of trees Most of the time it is still quite warm (around 15degC) This is the best time to visit our beautiful old cities like Krakow Warsaw Wroclaw Poznan and the tri-city of Gdansk Gdynia and Sopot If you prefer to relax close to nature then there are many wonderful sites like the mountains in Southern Poland where you could walk and admire the scenery
As winter starts the temperature can drop below zero and snow begins to fall Between mid-December and February the average temperature is -10degC Sometimes however it can drop even below minus 25degC The snow often lies till mid-March when the astronomic spring begins Therefore if you are fond of skiing both winter and summer semester are ideal In the south of Poland you can find many places for skiing like Zakopane the so-called winter capital of Poland Bukowina Tatrzańska Białka Tatrzańska Szklarska Poręba Wisła (home town of Adam Małysz) and Szczawnica
Spring is the happiest and most colorful time of the year The whole of nature awakes from the numb of winter Toruń is overtaken by greenness and flowers start blooming The streets fill up with colorful fashion If you like fresh seaside breeze then takes a train to Gdansk and relish the spring sea air Would you prefer a mountain view Then go south and walk in the mountains Tatry Pieniny Sudety Karpaty or Bieszczady
The summer starts in June with temperatures around 25 degC and July is the hottest month It is the best time to visit Poland and sunbathe on the beautiful sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea Moreover you can go mountain climbing in the south of Poland
As you can see Poland is one of the most beautiful European countries where you can have fantastic time Poland is an all year round experience and offers something for everyone
Polish economy
Poland is considered to have one of the healthiest economies of the post-communist countries and is currently the fastest growing country within the EU Since the fall of the communist government Poland has steadfastly pursued a policy of liberalising the economy and today stands out as a successful example of the transition from a centrally planned economy to a primarily capitalistic market economy In 2009 Poland has
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created the most GDP growth in the EU As of November 2009 the Polish economy had not entered recession nor even contracted Although the Polish economy is currently undergoing economic development there are many challenges ahead The most notable task on the horizon is the preparation of the economy (through continuing deep structural reforms) to allow Poland to meet the strict economic criteria for entry into the European Single Currency (Euro) According to the minister of finance Jacek Rostowski Poland is likely to join the ERM in 2009 and adopt the euro in 2012 or 2013 Some businesses may already accept the euro as payment
Average salaries in the enterprise sector in April 2008 were 3137 PLN (925 euro or 1434 US dollars) and growing sharply Salaries vary between the regions the median one in the capital city Warsaw was 4600 PLN (1200 euro or 2000 US dollars) while in Białystok it was only 2400 PLN (670 euro or 1000 US dollars) Since joining the European Union many workers have left to work in other EU countries (particularly Ireland and the UK) because of high unemployment which was the second-highest in the EU (142 in May 2006) However with the rapid growth of the salaries booming economy strong value of Polish currency and quickly decreasing unemployment (67 in August 2008) exodus of Polish workers seems to be over In 2008 people who came back outnumbered those leaving the country As of first half of 2009 Polish economy seems to be one of the least hit by the current global recession In the first quarter of 2009 Polish GDP rose by 08 which was one of the best results in the European Union
Administrative divisions
Polands current voivodeships (provinces) are largely based on the countrys historic regions whereas those of the past two decades (to 1998) had been centred on and named for individual cities Administrative authority at voivodeship level is shared between a government-appointed voivode (governor) an elected regional assembly (sejmik) and an executive elected by that assembly The voivodeships are subdivided into powiaty (often referred to in English as counties) and these are further divided into gminy (also known as communes or municipalities) Major cities normally
have the status of both gmina and powiat Poland currently has 16 voivodeships 379 powiats (including 65 cities with powiat status) and 2478 gmin
Here you can find more information POLAND
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Poland as a
beautiful place
Poland is a country with diversified landscape The Baltic coast enchants
with beautiful sandy beaches that are often cliffy A lake district belt Pomorskie Mazurskie and
Suwalskie stretches to the south of the coast a home for numerous lakes rivers and canals set
among forests and picturesque hills Further south there is a vast belt of the Polish Lowlands and still
further the landscape becomes more hilly to change into a belt of uplands Alaska Krakowsko-
Częstochowska Małopolska and Lubelska and the Podkarpacie Silesia The southern border runs
along mountain ridges of the Sudeten and the Tatras with the highest peaks Mt Snieżka (1603 m) and
Mt Rysy (2499) respectively So far Poland has had 23 national parks and over 120 Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) We have also 13 UNESCO objects in 11 Silesians
Helpful links
Touristic information
Funny web side about interesting places and some
presentation about the country
Distances between the cities
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The most famous tourist attractions in Poland
In Poland we have 13 Monuments of World cultural heritage UNESCO
1978 ndash Historical centrum of Krakoacutew 1978 - Mine of salt In Wieliczka 1979 - Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1979 - Puszcza Białowieska 1980 ndash Historical centrum of Warszawa 1992 ndash Market square in Zamośd 1997 ndash The Town of Toruo 1997 ndash Castel In Malbork (K) 1999 - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2001 ndash Churches of peace in Jawor and Świdnica 2003 ndash Woodem chorches in Małopolska 2004 - Park Mużakowski 2006 - Hala Stulecia in Wrocław
Big popular tracks in Poland
Track of the Woodem building
Track of Teutoni Orderrsquos castles Cysters track Track of eagles nest
Track of Goth =gtmap=gt
Track of John Poul II the pope (PL)
Mountains massive
Karpaty Sudety Gory Świętokrzyskie (PL)
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Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
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The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
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o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
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Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
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Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
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The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
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The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
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Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
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AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
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the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
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Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
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Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
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The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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Poland in a nutshell
General information Capital city Warsaw
Currency PLN ( 1Euro=420 PLN)
Land area 322575 km2
Population 38 mln
Religion Roman Catholicism
Telephone Code +48
President Lech Kaczynski
Prime minister Donald Tusk
Polish flag and emblem
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Climate
The Polish climate is generally moderate Summer is usually warm sometimes quite hot with temperatures above 25degC Autumn may be cold and rainy and winter snowy (especially in the South of Poland) with low temperatures even down to about - 15degC or - 20 degC Spring comes in April or May
Thinking of coming in Poland - Great you have the possibility to spend time here during our golden autumn snowy winter colorful spring and hot summer
Warm September marks the beginning of Polands autumn which last till the beginning of November The autumn is called golden because of the abundance of colors mostly yellow light brown and red from the leaves of trees Most of the time it is still quite warm (around 15degC) This is the best time to visit our beautiful old cities like Krakow Warsaw Wroclaw Poznan and the tri-city of Gdansk Gdynia and Sopot If you prefer to relax close to nature then there are many wonderful sites like the mountains in Southern Poland where you could walk and admire the scenery
As winter starts the temperature can drop below zero and snow begins to fall Between mid-December and February the average temperature is -10degC Sometimes however it can drop even below minus 25degC The snow often lies till mid-March when the astronomic spring begins Therefore if you are fond of skiing both winter and summer semester are ideal In the south of Poland you can find many places for skiing like Zakopane the so-called winter capital of Poland Bukowina Tatrzańska Białka Tatrzańska Szklarska Poręba Wisła (home town of Adam Małysz) and Szczawnica
Spring is the happiest and most colorful time of the year The whole of nature awakes from the numb of winter Toruń is overtaken by greenness and flowers start blooming The streets fill up with colorful fashion If you like fresh seaside breeze then takes a train to Gdansk and relish the spring sea air Would you prefer a mountain view Then go south and walk in the mountains Tatry Pieniny Sudety Karpaty or Bieszczady
The summer starts in June with temperatures around 25 degC and July is the hottest month It is the best time to visit Poland and sunbathe on the beautiful sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea Moreover you can go mountain climbing in the south of Poland
As you can see Poland is one of the most beautiful European countries where you can have fantastic time Poland is an all year round experience and offers something for everyone
Polish economy
Poland is considered to have one of the healthiest economies of the post-communist countries and is currently the fastest growing country within the EU Since the fall of the communist government Poland has steadfastly pursued a policy of liberalising the economy and today stands out as a successful example of the transition from a centrally planned economy to a primarily capitalistic market economy In 2009 Poland has
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created the most GDP growth in the EU As of November 2009 the Polish economy had not entered recession nor even contracted Although the Polish economy is currently undergoing economic development there are many challenges ahead The most notable task on the horizon is the preparation of the economy (through continuing deep structural reforms) to allow Poland to meet the strict economic criteria for entry into the European Single Currency (Euro) According to the minister of finance Jacek Rostowski Poland is likely to join the ERM in 2009 and adopt the euro in 2012 or 2013 Some businesses may already accept the euro as payment
Average salaries in the enterprise sector in April 2008 were 3137 PLN (925 euro or 1434 US dollars) and growing sharply Salaries vary between the regions the median one in the capital city Warsaw was 4600 PLN (1200 euro or 2000 US dollars) while in Białystok it was only 2400 PLN (670 euro or 1000 US dollars) Since joining the European Union many workers have left to work in other EU countries (particularly Ireland and the UK) because of high unemployment which was the second-highest in the EU (142 in May 2006) However with the rapid growth of the salaries booming economy strong value of Polish currency and quickly decreasing unemployment (67 in August 2008) exodus of Polish workers seems to be over In 2008 people who came back outnumbered those leaving the country As of first half of 2009 Polish economy seems to be one of the least hit by the current global recession In the first quarter of 2009 Polish GDP rose by 08 which was one of the best results in the European Union
Administrative divisions
Polands current voivodeships (provinces) are largely based on the countrys historic regions whereas those of the past two decades (to 1998) had been centred on and named for individual cities Administrative authority at voivodeship level is shared between a government-appointed voivode (governor) an elected regional assembly (sejmik) and an executive elected by that assembly The voivodeships are subdivided into powiaty (often referred to in English as counties) and these are further divided into gminy (also known as communes or municipalities) Major cities normally
have the status of both gmina and powiat Poland currently has 16 voivodeships 379 powiats (including 65 cities with powiat status) and 2478 gmin
Here you can find more information POLAND
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Poland as a
beautiful place
Poland is a country with diversified landscape The Baltic coast enchants
with beautiful sandy beaches that are often cliffy A lake district belt Pomorskie Mazurskie and
Suwalskie stretches to the south of the coast a home for numerous lakes rivers and canals set
among forests and picturesque hills Further south there is a vast belt of the Polish Lowlands and still
further the landscape becomes more hilly to change into a belt of uplands Alaska Krakowsko-
Częstochowska Małopolska and Lubelska and the Podkarpacie Silesia The southern border runs
along mountain ridges of the Sudeten and the Tatras with the highest peaks Mt Snieżka (1603 m) and
Mt Rysy (2499) respectively So far Poland has had 23 national parks and over 120 Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) We have also 13 UNESCO objects in 11 Silesians
Helpful links
Touristic information
Funny web side about interesting places and some
presentation about the country
Distances between the cities
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The most famous tourist attractions in Poland
In Poland we have 13 Monuments of World cultural heritage UNESCO
1978 ndash Historical centrum of Krakoacutew 1978 - Mine of salt In Wieliczka 1979 - Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1979 - Puszcza Białowieska 1980 ndash Historical centrum of Warszawa 1992 ndash Market square in Zamośd 1997 ndash The Town of Toruo 1997 ndash Castel In Malbork (K) 1999 - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2001 ndash Churches of peace in Jawor and Świdnica 2003 ndash Woodem chorches in Małopolska 2004 - Park Mużakowski 2006 - Hala Stulecia in Wrocław
Big popular tracks in Poland
Track of the Woodem building
Track of Teutoni Orderrsquos castles Cysters track Track of eagles nest
Track of Goth =gtmap=gt
Track of John Poul II the pope (PL)
Mountains massive
Karpaty Sudety Gory Świętokrzyskie (PL)
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Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
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The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
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o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
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Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
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Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
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The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
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The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
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Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
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AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
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the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
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Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
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Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
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the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
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Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
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The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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Poland in a nutshell
General information Capital city Warsaw
Currency PLN ( 1Euro=420 PLN)
Land area 322575 km2
Population 38 mln
Religion Roman Catholicism
Telephone Code +48
President Lech Kaczynski
Prime minister Donald Tusk
Polish flag and emblem
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Climate
The Polish climate is generally moderate Summer is usually warm sometimes quite hot with temperatures above 25degC Autumn may be cold and rainy and winter snowy (especially in the South of Poland) with low temperatures even down to about - 15degC or - 20 degC Spring comes in April or May
Thinking of coming in Poland - Great you have the possibility to spend time here during our golden autumn snowy winter colorful spring and hot summer
Warm September marks the beginning of Polands autumn which last till the beginning of November The autumn is called golden because of the abundance of colors mostly yellow light brown and red from the leaves of trees Most of the time it is still quite warm (around 15degC) This is the best time to visit our beautiful old cities like Krakow Warsaw Wroclaw Poznan and the tri-city of Gdansk Gdynia and Sopot If you prefer to relax close to nature then there are many wonderful sites like the mountains in Southern Poland where you could walk and admire the scenery
As winter starts the temperature can drop below zero and snow begins to fall Between mid-December and February the average temperature is -10degC Sometimes however it can drop even below minus 25degC The snow often lies till mid-March when the astronomic spring begins Therefore if you are fond of skiing both winter and summer semester are ideal In the south of Poland you can find many places for skiing like Zakopane the so-called winter capital of Poland Bukowina Tatrzańska Białka Tatrzańska Szklarska Poręba Wisła (home town of Adam Małysz) and Szczawnica
Spring is the happiest and most colorful time of the year The whole of nature awakes from the numb of winter Toruń is overtaken by greenness and flowers start blooming The streets fill up with colorful fashion If you like fresh seaside breeze then takes a train to Gdansk and relish the spring sea air Would you prefer a mountain view Then go south and walk in the mountains Tatry Pieniny Sudety Karpaty or Bieszczady
The summer starts in June with temperatures around 25 degC and July is the hottest month It is the best time to visit Poland and sunbathe on the beautiful sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea Moreover you can go mountain climbing in the south of Poland
As you can see Poland is one of the most beautiful European countries where you can have fantastic time Poland is an all year round experience and offers something for everyone
Polish economy
Poland is considered to have one of the healthiest economies of the post-communist countries and is currently the fastest growing country within the EU Since the fall of the communist government Poland has steadfastly pursued a policy of liberalising the economy and today stands out as a successful example of the transition from a centrally planned economy to a primarily capitalistic market economy In 2009 Poland has
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created the most GDP growth in the EU As of November 2009 the Polish economy had not entered recession nor even contracted Although the Polish economy is currently undergoing economic development there are many challenges ahead The most notable task on the horizon is the preparation of the economy (through continuing deep structural reforms) to allow Poland to meet the strict economic criteria for entry into the European Single Currency (Euro) According to the minister of finance Jacek Rostowski Poland is likely to join the ERM in 2009 and adopt the euro in 2012 or 2013 Some businesses may already accept the euro as payment
Average salaries in the enterprise sector in April 2008 were 3137 PLN (925 euro or 1434 US dollars) and growing sharply Salaries vary between the regions the median one in the capital city Warsaw was 4600 PLN (1200 euro or 2000 US dollars) while in Białystok it was only 2400 PLN (670 euro or 1000 US dollars) Since joining the European Union many workers have left to work in other EU countries (particularly Ireland and the UK) because of high unemployment which was the second-highest in the EU (142 in May 2006) However with the rapid growth of the salaries booming economy strong value of Polish currency and quickly decreasing unemployment (67 in August 2008) exodus of Polish workers seems to be over In 2008 people who came back outnumbered those leaving the country As of first half of 2009 Polish economy seems to be one of the least hit by the current global recession In the first quarter of 2009 Polish GDP rose by 08 which was one of the best results in the European Union
Administrative divisions
Polands current voivodeships (provinces) are largely based on the countrys historic regions whereas those of the past two decades (to 1998) had been centred on and named for individual cities Administrative authority at voivodeship level is shared between a government-appointed voivode (governor) an elected regional assembly (sejmik) and an executive elected by that assembly The voivodeships are subdivided into powiaty (often referred to in English as counties) and these are further divided into gminy (also known as communes or municipalities) Major cities normally
have the status of both gmina and powiat Poland currently has 16 voivodeships 379 powiats (including 65 cities with powiat status) and 2478 gmin
Here you can find more information POLAND
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Poland as a
beautiful place
Poland is a country with diversified landscape The Baltic coast enchants
with beautiful sandy beaches that are often cliffy A lake district belt Pomorskie Mazurskie and
Suwalskie stretches to the south of the coast a home for numerous lakes rivers and canals set
among forests and picturesque hills Further south there is a vast belt of the Polish Lowlands and still
further the landscape becomes more hilly to change into a belt of uplands Alaska Krakowsko-
Częstochowska Małopolska and Lubelska and the Podkarpacie Silesia The southern border runs
along mountain ridges of the Sudeten and the Tatras with the highest peaks Mt Snieżka (1603 m) and
Mt Rysy (2499) respectively So far Poland has had 23 national parks and over 120 Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) We have also 13 UNESCO objects in 11 Silesians
Helpful links
Touristic information
Funny web side about interesting places and some
presentation about the country
Distances between the cities
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The most famous tourist attractions in Poland
In Poland we have 13 Monuments of World cultural heritage UNESCO
1978 ndash Historical centrum of Krakoacutew 1978 - Mine of salt In Wieliczka 1979 - Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1979 - Puszcza Białowieska 1980 ndash Historical centrum of Warszawa 1992 ndash Market square in Zamośd 1997 ndash The Town of Toruo 1997 ndash Castel In Malbork (K) 1999 - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2001 ndash Churches of peace in Jawor and Świdnica 2003 ndash Woodem chorches in Małopolska 2004 - Park Mużakowski 2006 - Hala Stulecia in Wrocław
Big popular tracks in Poland
Track of the Woodem building
Track of Teutoni Orderrsquos castles Cysters track Track of eagles nest
Track of Goth =gtmap=gt
Track of John Poul II the pope (PL)
Mountains massive
Karpaty Sudety Gory Świętokrzyskie (PL)
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Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
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The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
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o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
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Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
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Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
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The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
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The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
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Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
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AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
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the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
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Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
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Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
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Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
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the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
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Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
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The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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Climate
The Polish climate is generally moderate Summer is usually warm sometimes quite hot with temperatures above 25degC Autumn may be cold and rainy and winter snowy (especially in the South of Poland) with low temperatures even down to about - 15degC or - 20 degC Spring comes in April or May
Thinking of coming in Poland - Great you have the possibility to spend time here during our golden autumn snowy winter colorful spring and hot summer
Warm September marks the beginning of Polands autumn which last till the beginning of November The autumn is called golden because of the abundance of colors mostly yellow light brown and red from the leaves of trees Most of the time it is still quite warm (around 15degC) This is the best time to visit our beautiful old cities like Krakow Warsaw Wroclaw Poznan and the tri-city of Gdansk Gdynia and Sopot If you prefer to relax close to nature then there are many wonderful sites like the mountains in Southern Poland where you could walk and admire the scenery
As winter starts the temperature can drop below zero and snow begins to fall Between mid-December and February the average temperature is -10degC Sometimes however it can drop even below minus 25degC The snow often lies till mid-March when the astronomic spring begins Therefore if you are fond of skiing both winter and summer semester are ideal In the south of Poland you can find many places for skiing like Zakopane the so-called winter capital of Poland Bukowina Tatrzańska Białka Tatrzańska Szklarska Poręba Wisła (home town of Adam Małysz) and Szczawnica
Spring is the happiest and most colorful time of the year The whole of nature awakes from the numb of winter Toruń is overtaken by greenness and flowers start blooming The streets fill up with colorful fashion If you like fresh seaside breeze then takes a train to Gdansk and relish the spring sea air Would you prefer a mountain view Then go south and walk in the mountains Tatry Pieniny Sudety Karpaty or Bieszczady
The summer starts in June with temperatures around 25 degC and July is the hottest month It is the best time to visit Poland and sunbathe on the beautiful sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea Moreover you can go mountain climbing in the south of Poland
As you can see Poland is one of the most beautiful European countries where you can have fantastic time Poland is an all year round experience and offers something for everyone
Polish economy
Poland is considered to have one of the healthiest economies of the post-communist countries and is currently the fastest growing country within the EU Since the fall of the communist government Poland has steadfastly pursued a policy of liberalising the economy and today stands out as a successful example of the transition from a centrally planned economy to a primarily capitalistic market economy In 2009 Poland has
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created the most GDP growth in the EU As of November 2009 the Polish economy had not entered recession nor even contracted Although the Polish economy is currently undergoing economic development there are many challenges ahead The most notable task on the horizon is the preparation of the economy (through continuing deep structural reforms) to allow Poland to meet the strict economic criteria for entry into the European Single Currency (Euro) According to the minister of finance Jacek Rostowski Poland is likely to join the ERM in 2009 and adopt the euro in 2012 or 2013 Some businesses may already accept the euro as payment
Average salaries in the enterprise sector in April 2008 were 3137 PLN (925 euro or 1434 US dollars) and growing sharply Salaries vary between the regions the median one in the capital city Warsaw was 4600 PLN (1200 euro or 2000 US dollars) while in Białystok it was only 2400 PLN (670 euro or 1000 US dollars) Since joining the European Union many workers have left to work in other EU countries (particularly Ireland and the UK) because of high unemployment which was the second-highest in the EU (142 in May 2006) However with the rapid growth of the salaries booming economy strong value of Polish currency and quickly decreasing unemployment (67 in August 2008) exodus of Polish workers seems to be over In 2008 people who came back outnumbered those leaving the country As of first half of 2009 Polish economy seems to be one of the least hit by the current global recession In the first quarter of 2009 Polish GDP rose by 08 which was one of the best results in the European Union
Administrative divisions
Polands current voivodeships (provinces) are largely based on the countrys historic regions whereas those of the past two decades (to 1998) had been centred on and named for individual cities Administrative authority at voivodeship level is shared between a government-appointed voivode (governor) an elected regional assembly (sejmik) and an executive elected by that assembly The voivodeships are subdivided into powiaty (often referred to in English as counties) and these are further divided into gminy (also known as communes or municipalities) Major cities normally
have the status of both gmina and powiat Poland currently has 16 voivodeships 379 powiats (including 65 cities with powiat status) and 2478 gmin
Here you can find more information POLAND
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Poland as a
beautiful place
Poland is a country with diversified landscape The Baltic coast enchants
with beautiful sandy beaches that are often cliffy A lake district belt Pomorskie Mazurskie and
Suwalskie stretches to the south of the coast a home for numerous lakes rivers and canals set
among forests and picturesque hills Further south there is a vast belt of the Polish Lowlands and still
further the landscape becomes more hilly to change into a belt of uplands Alaska Krakowsko-
Częstochowska Małopolska and Lubelska and the Podkarpacie Silesia The southern border runs
along mountain ridges of the Sudeten and the Tatras with the highest peaks Mt Snieżka (1603 m) and
Mt Rysy (2499) respectively So far Poland has had 23 national parks and over 120 Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) We have also 13 UNESCO objects in 11 Silesians
Helpful links
Touristic information
Funny web side about interesting places and some
presentation about the country
Distances between the cities
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The most famous tourist attractions in Poland
In Poland we have 13 Monuments of World cultural heritage UNESCO
1978 ndash Historical centrum of Krakoacutew 1978 - Mine of salt In Wieliczka 1979 - Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1979 - Puszcza Białowieska 1980 ndash Historical centrum of Warszawa 1992 ndash Market square in Zamośd 1997 ndash The Town of Toruo 1997 ndash Castel In Malbork (K) 1999 - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2001 ndash Churches of peace in Jawor and Świdnica 2003 ndash Woodem chorches in Małopolska 2004 - Park Mużakowski 2006 - Hala Stulecia in Wrocław
Big popular tracks in Poland
Track of the Woodem building
Track of Teutoni Orderrsquos castles Cysters track Track of eagles nest
Track of Goth =gtmap=gt
Track of John Poul II the pope (PL)
Mountains massive
Karpaty Sudety Gory Świętokrzyskie (PL)
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Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
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The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
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o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
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Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
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Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
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The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
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The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
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Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
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AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
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the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
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Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
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Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
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the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
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Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
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The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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created the most GDP growth in the EU As of November 2009 the Polish economy had not entered recession nor even contracted Although the Polish economy is currently undergoing economic development there are many challenges ahead The most notable task on the horizon is the preparation of the economy (through continuing deep structural reforms) to allow Poland to meet the strict economic criteria for entry into the European Single Currency (Euro) According to the minister of finance Jacek Rostowski Poland is likely to join the ERM in 2009 and adopt the euro in 2012 or 2013 Some businesses may already accept the euro as payment
Average salaries in the enterprise sector in April 2008 were 3137 PLN (925 euro or 1434 US dollars) and growing sharply Salaries vary between the regions the median one in the capital city Warsaw was 4600 PLN (1200 euro or 2000 US dollars) while in Białystok it was only 2400 PLN (670 euro or 1000 US dollars) Since joining the European Union many workers have left to work in other EU countries (particularly Ireland and the UK) because of high unemployment which was the second-highest in the EU (142 in May 2006) However with the rapid growth of the salaries booming economy strong value of Polish currency and quickly decreasing unemployment (67 in August 2008) exodus of Polish workers seems to be over In 2008 people who came back outnumbered those leaving the country As of first half of 2009 Polish economy seems to be one of the least hit by the current global recession In the first quarter of 2009 Polish GDP rose by 08 which was one of the best results in the European Union
Administrative divisions
Polands current voivodeships (provinces) are largely based on the countrys historic regions whereas those of the past two decades (to 1998) had been centred on and named for individual cities Administrative authority at voivodeship level is shared between a government-appointed voivode (governor) an elected regional assembly (sejmik) and an executive elected by that assembly The voivodeships are subdivided into powiaty (often referred to in English as counties) and these are further divided into gminy (also known as communes or municipalities) Major cities normally
have the status of both gmina and powiat Poland currently has 16 voivodeships 379 powiats (including 65 cities with powiat status) and 2478 gmin
Here you can find more information POLAND
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Poland as a
beautiful place
Poland is a country with diversified landscape The Baltic coast enchants
with beautiful sandy beaches that are often cliffy A lake district belt Pomorskie Mazurskie and
Suwalskie stretches to the south of the coast a home for numerous lakes rivers and canals set
among forests and picturesque hills Further south there is a vast belt of the Polish Lowlands and still
further the landscape becomes more hilly to change into a belt of uplands Alaska Krakowsko-
Częstochowska Małopolska and Lubelska and the Podkarpacie Silesia The southern border runs
along mountain ridges of the Sudeten and the Tatras with the highest peaks Mt Snieżka (1603 m) and
Mt Rysy (2499) respectively So far Poland has had 23 national parks and over 120 Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) We have also 13 UNESCO objects in 11 Silesians
Helpful links
Touristic information
Funny web side about interesting places and some
presentation about the country
Distances between the cities
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The most famous tourist attractions in Poland
In Poland we have 13 Monuments of World cultural heritage UNESCO
1978 ndash Historical centrum of Krakoacutew 1978 - Mine of salt In Wieliczka 1979 - Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1979 - Puszcza Białowieska 1980 ndash Historical centrum of Warszawa 1992 ndash Market square in Zamośd 1997 ndash The Town of Toruo 1997 ndash Castel In Malbork (K) 1999 - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2001 ndash Churches of peace in Jawor and Świdnica 2003 ndash Woodem chorches in Małopolska 2004 - Park Mużakowski 2006 - Hala Stulecia in Wrocław
Big popular tracks in Poland
Track of the Woodem building
Track of Teutoni Orderrsquos castles Cysters track Track of eagles nest
Track of Goth =gtmap=gt
Track of John Poul II the pope (PL)
Mountains massive
Karpaty Sudety Gory Świętokrzyskie (PL)
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Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
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The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
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o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
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Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
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Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
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The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
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The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
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Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
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AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
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the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
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Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
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the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
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Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
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The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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Poland as a
beautiful place
Poland is a country with diversified landscape The Baltic coast enchants
with beautiful sandy beaches that are often cliffy A lake district belt Pomorskie Mazurskie and
Suwalskie stretches to the south of the coast a home for numerous lakes rivers and canals set
among forests and picturesque hills Further south there is a vast belt of the Polish Lowlands and still
further the landscape becomes more hilly to change into a belt of uplands Alaska Krakowsko-
Częstochowska Małopolska and Lubelska and the Podkarpacie Silesia The southern border runs
along mountain ridges of the Sudeten and the Tatras with the highest peaks Mt Snieżka (1603 m) and
Mt Rysy (2499) respectively So far Poland has had 23 national parks and over 120 Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) We have also 13 UNESCO objects in 11 Silesians
Helpful links
Touristic information
Funny web side about interesting places and some
presentation about the country
Distances between the cities
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The most famous tourist attractions in Poland
In Poland we have 13 Monuments of World cultural heritage UNESCO
1978 ndash Historical centrum of Krakoacutew 1978 - Mine of salt In Wieliczka 1979 - Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1979 - Puszcza Białowieska 1980 ndash Historical centrum of Warszawa 1992 ndash Market square in Zamośd 1997 ndash The Town of Toruo 1997 ndash Castel In Malbork (K) 1999 - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2001 ndash Churches of peace in Jawor and Świdnica 2003 ndash Woodem chorches in Małopolska 2004 - Park Mużakowski 2006 - Hala Stulecia in Wrocław
Big popular tracks in Poland
Track of the Woodem building
Track of Teutoni Orderrsquos castles Cysters track Track of eagles nest
Track of Goth =gtmap=gt
Track of John Poul II the pope (PL)
Mountains massive
Karpaty Sudety Gory Świętokrzyskie (PL)
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Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
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The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
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o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
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Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
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Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
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The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
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The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
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Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
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AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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The most famous tourist attractions in Poland
In Poland we have 13 Monuments of World cultural heritage UNESCO
1978 ndash Historical centrum of Krakoacutew 1978 - Mine of salt In Wieliczka 1979 - Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1979 - Puszcza Białowieska 1980 ndash Historical centrum of Warszawa 1992 ndash Market square in Zamośd 1997 ndash The Town of Toruo 1997 ndash Castel In Malbork (K) 1999 - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska 2001 ndash Churches of peace in Jawor and Świdnica 2003 ndash Woodem chorches in Małopolska 2004 - Park Mużakowski 2006 - Hala Stulecia in Wrocław
Big popular tracks in Poland
Track of the Woodem building
Track of Teutoni Orderrsquos castles Cysters track Track of eagles nest
Track of Goth =gtmap=gt
Track of John Poul II the pope (PL)
Mountains massive
Karpaty Sudety Gory Świętokrzyskie (PL)
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Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
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The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
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o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
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Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
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Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
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The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
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The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
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Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
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AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
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the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
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Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
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Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
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Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
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the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
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Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
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The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 8 ~
Polish regions
The Silesia of Zachodnio-pomorskie
Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg ndash the biggest seaside cities
The island of Wolin (polish version)
Wolioski National Park
Drawieoski National Park
Interesting monuments in Kamieo Pomorski
Tuczyn
The Silesia of Pomorskie
Especial cultural region Kaszuby
The most visited towns Łeba
Gdaosk ndash Sopot - Gdynia
Słowioski National Park
The peninsula of Hel
Heritage park in Kluki
~ 9 ~
The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
~ 10 ~
o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
~ 11 ~
Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
~ 12 ~
Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
~ 13 ~
The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
~ 14 ~
The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
~ 15 ~
The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
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Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
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PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
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ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
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Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
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the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
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KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
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Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
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welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
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TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
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the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
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Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
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The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
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The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 9 ~
The Silesia of Warmiosko-Mazurskie
Museum of locomotives (PL)
The Teutonic castles in Malbork Lębork Frombork Reszel
The big lakes in Mazury
Fortress in Boyen
Bridges in Staoczyk
Santa Lipka (PL)
Mrągowo
Place of battle in Grunwald in 1410 year (PL)
The Silesia of Podlaskie
Wigry National Park
Augustoacutew
Biebrzaoski National Park
Białowieski National Park
Narwiaoski Natiolal Park
Heritage park in Nowogroacuted (PL)
Orthodox Church In Grabarka (PL)
The Silesia of Lubuskie
Park Murzkowski
Ujście Watry National Park
Zielona Goacutera
The safari ZOO
Woodstock festival in Kostrzyn
The Silesia of Wielkopolskie
Wielkopolski National Park
Old town of Biskupin
Big monastery in Licheo
Gniezno ndash first capital od Poland
lednickie pole ndash the oldest polish place
Castles and palaces =gtMAPlt=
o Kurnik
o Gołuchoacutew
o Osieczna
o Rydzyna
o Lake of Weneckie
~ 10 ~
o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
~ 11 ~
Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
~ 12 ~
Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
~ 13 ~
The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
~ 14 ~
The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
~ 15 ~
The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 10 ~
o Antonin
o Grodziec
o Iwno
o Jarocin
o Kościan
Mueum of folk cultural in Osiek nad Notecią
The Silesia of Łoacutedzkie
Sieradz ndash ethnographic park (PL)
Lipce reymontowskie (PL)
Rogoacutew ndash arboretrum
Pabianice (PL)
The Silesia of Mazowieckie
Płock
Kempinowski National Park (PL)
Castle in Ciechanoacutew (PL)
Museum of romantizm Opinogoacutera goacuterna
Castle in Pułtusk (PL)
Rybienk palace (PL)
Concentration camp in Treblinka (PL)
The Silesia of Dolnośląskie
The mountain of Sudety
o Karkonoski National Park (PL)
o Stołowe mountain National Park
o The mountain of Izerskie (PL)
o The mountain of Sowie (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Śnieżnik (PL)
o The mountain Massie of Ślęża (PL)
~ 11 ~
Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
~ 12 ~
Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
~ 13 ~
The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
~ 14 ~
The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
~ 15 ~
The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 11 ~
Church of peace in Jawor and Świdnica
The monastery in Krzeszoacutew (PL)
Castles
o Chojnik (PL)
o Czocha
o Bardo Śląskie (PL)
o Bolkoacutew
o Książ
The park of miniatures of Dolny Śląsk in Kowary
The most popular health resorts
o Duszniki Zdroacutej
o Kudowa Zdroacutej (PL)
o Cieplice Zdroacutej
o Polanica Zdroacutej
Henrykoacutew (PL)
Fortress in Kłodzko (PL)
The Silesia of Opolskie
Opole
Castle in Moszna
The mountain of Beskid Śląski (PL)
Niemodlin castle (PL)
~ 12 ~
Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
~ 13 ~
The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
~ 14 ~
The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
~ 15 ~
The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 12 ~
Strzelin (PL)
The Silesia of Śląskie
Mountain towns
o Wisła ndash home town of Adam Małysz
o Szczyrk
Białogoacuterski National Park
Health resort in Krynica Zdroacutej accommodation
Rybnik
Industriegebiet of Goacuterny Śląsk
o Katowice
o Chorzoacutew
Minds
o Brown coal
o Silver (PL)
Ogrodzieniec Castel (PL)
The Silesia of Świętokrzyskie
~ 13 ~
The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
~ 14 ~
The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
~ 15 ~
The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 13 ~
The mountains of Świętokrzyskie
o Świętokrzyski National Park (PL)
o Monastery of Santa Katarzyna
Busko zdroacutej (PL)
Sandomierz
Klasztor cystersoacutew Jędrzejoacutew (PL)
Jaskinia raj
Heritage park inTokarnia
Chęciny castle
Bodzentyn castle (PL)
The tree Bartek in Bartkoacutew ndash the oldest tree in Poland
MAP
Castle in Ujazd
The Silesia of Lubelskie
Roztocze National Park
Poleski National Park
Palace in Radzyo Podlaski (PL)
Marian shrine in Kodeo
Monastery of orthodoxies Catholics in Jabłeczna
Solska forest (PL)
Zamośd
Orthodox church in Hrubieszoacutew
Roztocze
Wooden town ndash Lubaczoacutew
~ 14 ~
The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
~ 15 ~
The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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The Silesia of Małopolskie
The mountains of Karpaty
o Tatrzaoski National Park (PL)
o Pienioski National Park
o Mountain city ndash Zakopane
o Gorczaoski National Park
o Ojcowski National Park
o Massive of Beskid Sądecki (PL)
Popular ski resorts
o Małe Ciche
o Białka Tatrzaoska
o Bukowina Tatrzaoska
Desert of Błędowska (PL)
Concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau
Mine of salt In Wieliczka
Kalwaria Żebżydowska
Wadowice ndash the town of John Paul II
Wooden churches in Małopolska (PL)
Ludźmierz (PL)
Castle in Nidzica
Most popular health resorts
o Piwniczna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Muszyna Zdroacutej (PL)
o Rabka Zdroacutej (PL)
o Szczawnica Zdroacutej (PL)
~ 15 ~
The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 15 ~
The Silesia of Podkarpackie
Mountain of Bieszczady
o Bieszczadzki National Park (PL)
Palace and monastery in Tarnobrzeg
Solioskie lakes (PL)
Palace in Baranoacutew Sandomierski (PL)
Łaocut castle
Jarosław
Lubaczoacutew
Krosno
Sanok ndash museum of wooden houses
Castle in Krasiczyn
Przemyśl
Polaoczyk ndash health resort
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 16 ~
Banks in Poland
PKP BP pkp bp
Bank Millennium millennium
mBank mbank
BZWBK bzwbk
Multibank- multibank
More banks you can find here banks
The only major banks exchange currencies such as US dollars Euros or Pounds
and the only exchange of other currencies in exchange offices
Current Rates Złotoacutewka
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 17 ~
Mobile operators
There are three main telephone operators on the Polish market
Era
era
Orange
orange
Plus plus
Transport
TRAIN
PKP SA PKP SA
ARRIVA PCC HTTPWWWARRIVAPCCPL
BUS
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 18 ~
PKS WWWPKSWARSZAWAPL
KOMFORT BUS HTTPWWWPKSBYDGOSZCZPL
Discounts
Students to complete 26 years are
-Up to 49 reduction in cars and trains and buses hasty communication bus standard and
an accelerated roll-call votes on the basis of monthly tickets
-single-ticket shall be entitled to relief for 37 of passenger journeys by train hurried and
express
Entitlement to relief student ID card with proof of personal or other document providing
a statement of age and ISIC Typically there is no relief on the purchase of single tickets in
the bus
EURO lt26 -card is discounts - insurance the holder may be every young
person between 7 and 30 years of age It is valid for one year from date of issue and gives you access
to over 3 000 discounts in Poland
Option POLAND - more or less 4500 zł
httpeuro26plpl
ISIC is the only recognized worldwide by evidence of student status
Legitimacy granted to students of daily studies evening and extramural courses ISIC entitles you to
use the 150000 discounts in over 100 countries around the world including - in Poland
POLAND-option without insurance more or less 29 zł
- With insurance 49 zł
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 19 ~
ISIC
Currency Exchange
The best place to exchange money in currency exchange
Currency
Find a counter in your region - Select region on map or list
Best to avoid those places which make up a super opportunity
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 20 ~
AIESEC In Poland
AIESEC in Poland was founded in 1971 At present it is one
of the best committees in the world regarding to the
number of realized internships Moreover we have big
achievements in improving the quality of our internships
We received Country Leadership Award for Culture of
Excellence Implementation 2006
AIESEC Poland consists of 19 committees which attract over 1300 students from the
biggest Polish universities and academies The National Committee is responsible for
coordination and implementation of global strategies The National Committee is situated
in Marki near Warsaw
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 21 ~
Bialystok With a population reaching almost 300 000 Białystok
is the biggest city in north-eastern Poland and the
capital of Podlaskie province It is the administrative
economic scientific and cultural centre of this part of
the country which is called the Green Lungs of Poland
owing to the extraordinary treasure of its natural
environment
The ecologically clean region rich in tourist
attractions as well as the well developed
infrastructure of the city
make Białystok an attractive place for those who live here
come here to rest or engage in tourist activities
For many Białystok is an excellent base from where one
can explore the vast area of the Green Lungs of Poland -
the wilderness of the Białowieska primeval forest the
marshes of the Biebrza river valley the many charming
towns and villages and quiet spots of the region of
Podlasie
Interesting to know
The history of Białystok is several centuries old Its specific character has been
shaped in an atmosphere within which many nationalities religions cultures customs
and traditions have been able to co-exist
The city has always been the home of Poles Belorussians Jews Lithuanians
Germans Russians Ukrainians Romanies
Muslims and Tatars It is this melting pot character
of the place that was one of the reasons for
Ludwik Zamenhof beginning his work on creating
the universal world language - Esperanto
Bialystok is also called as a city of churches of
Catholics and Orthodoxrsquos You can visit here
the
cathedral
buildings of the Holy Mary
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 22 ~
the 19th century Orthodox church of St
Nicolas the Miracle-worker
St Roch Church - one of the first
modernist churches in the world
Among the most precious monuments of
architecture is the Branicki Palace with the
best preserved baroque gardens in the
country
Białystok is surrounded by numerous areas of unique natural and historical
assets Among these is the Białowieski National Park the habitat of the European
bison The Park has been in-cluded on the List
of World Heritage Other unique places are the
UNESCO approved World Biosphere Preserve
of Knyszyńska
Major events
KOPYŚĆ Festival of Sailor Songs (March - April)
Jarmark na Jana - the craft fair (June)
Białystok Orthodox Music Days (September)
National Festival of Belarussian Song (February)
Russian Culture Days (October)
Białystok Folk Songs (September - October)
KRESY - Poetry reciting contest for Poles living abroad (December)
Useful links
httpwwwcitybialystokpl
httpwwwumbialystokpl
httpwwwwrotapodlasiaplen
httpwwwbialystokplsitephps=MDE4MDI5amplng=en
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 23 ~
KRAKOacuteW (CRACOW) You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms
but also with people who are most definitely flesh and
blood Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited
can never be forgotten It is one of the few places in the
world where you can feel history intermingle with the
present
The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures
together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants
make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors
searching for interesting places on their map of Poland
Cultural life
Its impossible to mention the word Cracow and not say culture the same sentence In this
city you are absolutely immersed in all of lifes finer things
When youve satisfied your museum-hunger move right along
to Cracows many galleries And lets not forget about the
citys own unique CracowCulture
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby
Wawel WWW
Yet it is one of the most important and ancient streets of the city a street whose look has hardly
changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive
The Main Square - Rynek Głoacutewny WWW
The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow a stage for various minor and major events a meeting
place and the starting point or destination for countless walkers Night life and clubbing also thrive
here after all you are in a city of nearly 130000 students
Kazimierz WWW
Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale
the history of Polish Jews
And much more WWW
Nearby Krakow
bull Tatra Mountains WWW
bull Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW
bull Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW
bull Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow Cinemas
It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film
being played whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster
WWW
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 24 ~
Theatres
From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out
of the street corners Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow
When some people hear the word festival they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters
listening to music on a huge grassy field downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays
on a massive stage several hundred metres away WWW
Museums
Whether its Egyptian mummies Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic)
winged horsemen all can be tracked down at one or
another of Cracows museums WWW
Practical information Prefix if phone number 0-12
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 125zł (for students)
Example to chip place to stay Look here
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information krakowpl Events in Krakoacutew
The historic city of Krakoacutew especially the Old Town is the
hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals cultural events
and street parades Many of them are seasonal and take
place only one time while others are organised annually
since many years by various festival societies All of them
draw interest from the locals and visitors alike Some of the
events are organised by the city some by private
companies but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its
citizens
Some of them
bull Misteria Paschalia Festival bull The Night of Museums bull International Soup Festival bull Juwenalia bull The great Dragon Parade bull Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) bull Jewish Culture Festival bull Summer Jazz Festival bull Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival bull Sacrum Profanum Festival
CRACOW EVENTS WWW
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 25 ~
welcome to tricity
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 26 ~
Some practical information
- prefix if phone number 058
- best cross-city transport - train SKM- the price depends on the distance
- places to stay in Tricity ndash httpnoclegitrojmiastoplschroniska_hostele
- all practical info gather together ndash wwwtrojmiastopl
If you need any helphellipTell us
LC Gdańsk
Phone number to our office 058 523 13 72
Address ul Armii Krajowej 119121 Sopot
Group on Facebook ndash LC Gdańsk
httpwwwfacebookcomhomephpgroupphpgid=40283259088ampref=ts
It is now possible to visit the Tricity using the Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia - Plus Tourist Card
The Tourist Card offers a free ticket for public transport within the entire Tricity and free entries
to museums
For more information visit httpwwwgdansk4uplentouristcard
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 27 ~
TORUŃ
Toruń is located in the northern Poland on the Vistula
River Itrsquos one of two main cities of Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Province It is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland
one of the most important tourist centers of unique value
in the state The city is comfortable to live but also tourist-
friendly It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
and belongs to the New Hanseattic League It is also
called lsquothe city of the young Moreover it is the birthplace
of the most famous astronomer Nicholas Copernicus As
Toruń was not destroyed by the world war II today we can
admire the very original historical monuments
PLANETARIUM TORUŃ
ldquoWhat can be more beautiful than the sky
that embraces all that is beautifulrdquo Nicholas
Copernicus
Today the Planetarium is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Toruń When guests visit the
hometown of Copernicus they look for connections with
the Universe and they find them in the Planetarium
The Planetarium in Toruń presents popular
astronomical shows that embrace almost the entire
scope of the astronomical knowledge There is also an
interactive exhibition The Orbitarium where you can
feel like a NASA specialist and pilot the Cassini
spacecraft
Planetarium
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 28 ~
Gingerbread Museum
Our live Gingerbread Museum came into being in Toruń - city
of Copernicus also famed for its gingerbread But seeing and
tasting is not enough - it is also worthwhile participating in the
process of making the aromatic dough Add some honey
crushed cardamom cloves and even a pinch of pepper all by
yourself then knead the dough roll it put in into a beautifully
ornamented form and while waiting for your own gingerbread
to bake in an antique oven listen to some legends about
Toruń
Our Museum takes you to a 16th century gingerbread factory
After some short training with the gingerbread master you will
receive a historic gingerbread-making certificate for making
gingerbread according to some of the finest 500 year old
recipes
Gingerbread Museum
The Leaning Tower
It is one of the medieval defence towers of Torun Old
City from the 14th century
It is one of the most well known objects in the city
The tower earned its name due to the fact that it gently
leans to the North as a result of clayey soil on which it
was built It leant soon after building
The tower is
15 m high and
the declination
is 14 m
Teutonic Knights castle ruins
It was the first Teutonic Knights castle in Poland
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 29 ~
the headquarter of a Commander and one of the most important convents of the Teutonic
Knights state
Festivals and cultural events
There are over 1000 various cultular events
taking place in Toruń every year so it is
called bdquothe city of festivalsrdquo
May Probaltica Chamber Music
and Art Festival of Baltic Countries
June Kontakt International
Theatres Festivals
July Artur Jazz Festival
July Toffifest International Film Festival
August The Great Knightrsquos Tournament
October Jewish Culture Festival
October International Festival of Piano
November Plateaux International Festival of Electronic Music
November Toruń One- Man Theatre Shows
More information
Co w Toruniu
Toruń
Moacutej Toruń
MOTOARENA TORUŃ IM MARIANA ROSEGO
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 30 ~
Is an excellent example of a multicultural metropolis
situated at the interface of ethnically diverse areas For a
greater part of the citys history German was the dominant
language in Wrocław (Wroclaw) The Czechs have also played
an important role in the citys history (in 1335- 1526 Wrocław
(Wroclaw) belonged to the Kingdom of Bohemia) As late as
1719 the great sculptor Johann Georg Urbaoski (Urbanski) of
Bohemia was given the key to the city
The most popular places
in Wrocław
The Market Squere
The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses Water jets
40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters on which colored animations are displayed
accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice in Wrocław an impressive relic of 19th ndash century mass culture is
one of only few examples of this genre preserved in Europe The size of painting are 15 x 114 m WWW
City Zoological Garden in Wrocław WWW another WWW
Botanical Garden This is what our an oasis of beauty and restfulness is called and such is its
importance for the 7 hundred thousand inhabitants of Wrocaw WWW
The Wroclaw Racecourse - Partynice was the organiser or co-organiser of horse contests in hurdle
jumps and breaking-in WWW
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 31 ~
The National Museum (financed with the budget of Lower Silesia Voivodship Government) has existed
since 1948 It specialises in Silesian art from between 12th and 19th century as well as Polish contemporary
art
The Tum Island is the oldest part of the city There are many churches In the Island thr River of Odra is
around
Events in
Wrocław
Wratislavia Cantans
International Festival Music and Fine Arts WWW
Jazz nad Odra (Jazz upon Odra)
International Jazz Festival WWW
The Wroclaw Marathon
The Marathon is nearly 42 kilometers long and takes place annually in the spring (the 18th Marathon took
place in 2000)
Students Rejoicing (Juwenalia)
The event has been organised since 1991 as an interdisciplinary artistic events The programme includes
concerts happenings contests sport competitions para-theatrical performances and open-air events
Practical information
Prefix if phone number 0-71
Normal cost of ticket for a bus or tramp 240zł
Example to chip place to stay Boogie hostel
Train schedule PKP
Tourist information wroclawpl
Here you have some interesting web sites about different nice towns in region of Dolny Śląsk
Dolny Śląsk Tourist information
Karpacz
Jawor
Szklarska Poręba
Jelenia Goacutera
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
~ 33 ~
preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 32 ~
The City of
Szczecin
Szczecin is
a city situated in the north-west of Poland where the river
Odra meets the Baltic Sea (through Szczecin Bay) For centuries this location has been the junction for major European transit routes from the west to the east and from the north through the Baltic to the south of Europe Szczecin is also the capital of Western Pomerania and the largest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries Germany Denmark and Sweden
Szczecin is a city with over a thousand years of tradition and turbulent history and is also the historical capital of Western Pomerania Its most illustrious period was the time of the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty when the city belonged to the Hanseatic League At this time the city was one of the most powerful ports and trade centres on the Baltic In the XVII century after the termination of the line of descent of the Pomeranian dukes the strategic location of Szczecin became
the cause of numerous armed interventions from adjoining nations - Denmark Sweden Brandenburg and Germany At the end of the XIX century the city experienced a period of particularly dynamic economic development as capital flowed in from all over Europe The port maritime economy and cargo transport developed extremely rapidly After the end of the Second World War the reconstruction of the destroyed city was taken care of by settlers from all over Poland who arrived in Szczecin and in the area of Western Pomerania in large numbers Although the former image of the city changed its unique character was
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
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DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
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preserved with the captivating charm of historical secessionist architecture and the beauty of its lustrous vegetation
The city was modelled on Paris with a number of star-shaped squares and is known as the city of greenery Obviously there is a reason to it There are very few towns in Poland with comparable greenery water areas and climate favourable for both living and tourism The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx 170 ha) The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring The city is located on the edge of three forests It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - Swinoujscie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden) Miedzyzdroje or Rewal The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland
LC Szczecin ndash like always - TOGETHER
We truly encourage you
to visit our city
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us
~ 34 ~
DIVERSITY TEAM
Who are we
In every LC you can find people who
coordinate reception In Poland we call
ldquoDiversity teamrdquo We will do everything to
make your internship the best experience in your life
Our responsibilities
We organize your free time
We solve your formal problems
We know about details of your internship
We can find buddy for you
We show you the city in your first days in new place
We are always in touch with you
If you want to make a trip to different town
o we can help you to find the best connection and the place to sleep
o we can contact with Diversity team in this town and they are your
guide
You will be not boring
with us