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LodzReception Booklet
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How to get to Lodz?
There are TWO international airports in Warsaw: 1. Chopin 'Okęcie' Airport link 2. Modlin Airport link
1. CHOPIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Go to the RELAY shop and buy yourself a bus ticket. All the shops, cafes and exchange offices at the airport are open until 23:00. If the shops are closed, you can buy a bus ticket from the driver (4,40 PLN). Although you might be a student, there are no discounts for foreigners on buses, trams, metro or trains. If you have a valid ISIC card it will give you a 48% discount (so the ticket will cost 2,20 PLN). Mind you, it works only in some bus or train companies! The bus stop is right outside the Terminal on the right side, when you leave. Take bus 175 (daily, from 04:57 till 22:57). It is the first stop, so you don't have to worry about going the wrong way. There is also a direct night bus N32 (daily, 23:15 - 04:49) from the airport to the main train/bus station (Dworzec Warszawa Centralna).
Step 1: Airport – Train station
The stop where you should leave the bus is DWORZEC CENTRALNY– the Warsaw Central Station. It's about 18 stops from the Chopin Airport. Each bus has its route on a board inside, so you can check it yourself. When you get out of the bus (you will see the Central Station on the opposite side), you have to go through the underground passage to the other side of the road and you will be there. Ask someone if you are not sure.
the Warsaw
Central Station
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You will probably arrive at Warsaw Airport. If it's possible try to take a plane that will arrive at Warsaw during the day. Night hours are inconvenient for your further journey. Of course some flights are rare, and we are well aware of that. The trip from Warsaw to Lodz is very easy, it's just 2 steps: 'airport – train station' and 'train station – Lodz'
2. MODLIN AIRPORT:ModlinBus bus service links Warsaw city centre with Warsaw Modlin Airport terminal directly, operating 24h a day. The company offers modern, comfortable and air-conditioned vehicles with professional staff and free Wi-Fi. The timetable is adjusted to departure and arrival times. Tickets can be purchased on board of the bus, at the airport or online. Payment by cash, card or in foreign currency. Ticket prices range from 1 PLN to 28 PLN when buying online. When buying at an airport ticket office or on board of the bus the ticket costs 33 PLN.The buses stop at Metro Młociny, and next one is Dworzec Centralny.
WELL DONE! YOU ARE NOW AT WARSAW MAIN STATION!
You might find two mysterious abbreviations everywhere you go: PKP and PKS. The PKP means trains, and the PKS means buses. You might need it to indicate which station you wish to reach.
The ticket office ('kasa') is on the ground floor - you will see the queues. Above the offices you have all the names of the cities and times of the trains leaving there. Once you have chosen the hour that suits you best, stand in line and buy it. A handy tip: look for the trains' timetable beforehand, together with your buddy.
SURVIVAL POLISH AT THIS STAGE
If nobody speak English, copy the following phrase and show it to the lady in the ticket office: 'Poproszę jeden bilet normalny na Lodz Widzew/Lodz Kaliska o 15:30', which means 'one ticket to Lodz Widzew/Lodz Kaliska which leaves at 15:30 please'.
There are two main train stations in Lodz: Lodz Widzew and Lodz Kaliska. Make sure you tell your buddy at which station your train is going to arrive to avoid confusion. The trip by train from Warsaw to Lodz lasts about 1h 50 min.
REMEMBER: do not be afraid to ASK! People are very kind and even if they don't speak English, don't lose hope and keep asking. If you get lost, or you want to be sure of
something - ASK!
Step 2: train station - Lodz
GOOD LUCK!
Electricity The Electrical Current is 220 volts, 50Hz. The standard two-pin
European style plugs are used. If the electric sockets in your country
are different to those in Poland, buy an adequate converter before
leaving, otherwise you may not be able to charge your phone or use
appliances!
Money The official currency is Zloty (PLN), divided into 100 groszy.
ATMs are designated by the sign 'Bankomat'.
Money (preferably US $ or Euros) can be exchanged in the cities and
larger towns at banks, hotels or offices called 'KANTOR', which offer
best rates.
WeatherDecember - February: winter (from -20 to 5 °C), frequent snowfallsMarch - May: spring (from 5 to 20 °C), frequent rainfallsJune - August: summer (from 15 to 30 °C), sunshine, sometimes stormsSeptember - November: autumn (from 0 to 20 °C), sun/rain
Time ZoneGTM (UTC) +1 (from last weekend of October to last weekend of March), +2 (from last weekend of March to last weekend of October)
DrinksBeerTeaCoffeJuiceWater
NapojePiwoHerbataKawaSokWoda
PleaseThank youGood morningHiGood bye
ProszęDziękujęDzień dobryCześćDo widzenia
Survival Polish
Emergency
Numbers
Police – 112 or 997Fire brigade – 112 or 998Medical emergency – 112 or 999
MPK
Local Public Transport
Due to constant construction works local public transport undergoes frequent changes. Ask your buddy to inform you about the present situation. You can get a timetable here: http://www.mpk.lodz.pl/lang.action?lang=en
Pubs & clubsAmbasada Club ul. Zielona 13
Bagdad Cafe ul. Jaracza 45
Bedroom Clubul. Moniuszki 4A
Biblioteka Pub ul. A. Struga 7
Cafe Wolność Plac Wolności 7
Elektrownia RP - Manufaktura ul. Karskiego 5
Gossip Club ul. Piotrkowska 80
Irish Pub ul. Piotrkowska 77
Łódź Kaliska ul.Piotrkowska 102
Medyk ul. Lumumby 5
Niebieskie Migdałyul.Sienkiewicza 40
Riff-Raff ul. Roosevelta 10
Sahara - Shisha Club ul. Piotrkowska 143
Szafa ul.Rewolucji 1905 r. 10
... and a lot of more!
Tourist
Information Centre
The English-speaking staff will provide you with maps and guides in a number of different languages (Polish, English, German and Spanish). The address is ul. Piotrkowska 87, tel. (+48) 42 638 59 55 Opening hours: From May to the end of September Mon.-Fri. 8.00 a.m.- 7.00 p.m. Sat., Sun. 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. From October to the end of April Mon.-Fri. 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.http://en.cit.lodz.pl/
Movies about LodzWould YOU in Łódź? BBC commercial
The world of travel:
Łódź in CNN: http://goo.gl/v8nGA Part1
Part2
http://goo.gl/chTyG
http://goo.gl/Pja1D
http://goo.gl/CTvsWhttp://goo.gl/f3O2Z
Lodz the City & RegionWelcome to the region where all the roads from the north to the south and from the east to the west meet. The region, which is equally close to any nook of our country. Łódź is the third-largest city in Poland. Located in the central part of the country. The city's coat of arms is an example of canting – it contains a boat, alluding to the city's name which literally means "boat". Łódź is widely known for the world-famous events held here:
...and many more.
Sightseeing in Lodz
Ksiezy Mlyn: a previous textile industry factory complex, today one of the most picturesque housing estates in Lodz. Cobbled streets, houses entirely made of red brick and parks make the place absolutely unique. When you're there don't forget to try the speciality of Poland: 'pierogi z truskawkami' (dumplings stuffed with strawberries) in a traditional restaurant called 'U Szwajcara' (ul. Tymienieckiego 24).
Manufaktura: the biggest shopping-entertainment centre in Europe, a city within a city. Shops, cafes, pubs, clubs, bowling, ice-skating, concerts, museums, hotels.. it even has its own tram! The whole place is stylized as an old red-brick factory complex.
Piotrkowska
Street:
the longest pedestrian precinct in Europe, decorated with Art-Nouveau architecture and packed with pubs, clubs and art galleries. Popular with street art (like the Guiness Record graffiti), bronze monuments (like a Tuwim's bench) and squares (like the Liberty Square). Due to a long history of cinematography (check out the museum of cinematography, for that matter), it has the Star Alley, almost like the one in Hollywood. This is, by the way, the reason why Łódź is often referred to as Hollyłódź.
Poznanski's
Palace:
also known as the Polish Louvre. Bought by a famous Jewish textile magnate Izrael Poznanski in the 19th century, and rebuilt in a French Renaissance Revival and Neo-Baroque style. It belongs now to the Museum of the City of Lodz, and its beautiful interiors, including mosaics, original paintings, Belgian mirrors and French staircases are visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Other Cities
Warsaw: The capital and largest city of Poland. Its population is estimated at 1.711 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.666 million residents, making Warsaw the 9th most populous city proper in the European Union.
Cracow: The second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Cracow has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and is one of Poland's most important economic hubs.In 1978, Karol Wojtyła, archbishop of Kraków, was elevated to the papacy as Pope John Paul II – the first Slavic pope ever, and the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. Also that year, UNESCO approved the first ever sites for its new World Heritage List, including the entire Old Town in inscribing Cracow's Historic Centre
Wroclaw: Wroclaw is the historical capital of Silesia, and today is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. At various times it has been part of the Kingdom of Poland, Bohemia, the Austrian Empire, Prussia, and Germany; it has been part of Poland since 1945, as a result of border changes after World War II. Its population in 2011 was 631,235, making it the fourth largest city in Poland.Wroclaw was the host of FIBA EuroBasket 2009, UEFA Euro 2012; it will host the 2014 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship. The city has been selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2016.
Gdansk: Polish city on the Baltic coast, the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, and Poland's principal seaport. The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay (of the Baltic Sea), in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the Tricity (Trójmiasto). The city was the birthplace of the Solidarity movement which under the leadership of Lech Wałęsa, played a major role in bringing an end to Communist rule across Central Europe.
SAMPLE PRICES IN POLAND
Bread 2 PLNWater (1 litre) 2 – 3 PLNBeer (in a shop) 3 – 5 PLNBeer (in a pub) 4 – 10 PLNJuice 2 – 5 PLNDinner in a restaurant 10 – 40 PLN1 month local transport ticket (student) 40 PLNPolish SIM card: 10 PLN
STAY ON THE LEGAL SIDE:
DO-s and DON’T-s
DON'T-s: Drink alcohol in public placesHave or use any drugsSmoke on the stations or in restaurantsCross the street when the lights are redWalk alone in the middle of the night
DO-s Give your place in the bus/train to the elderly or to pregnant womenIf you are a man, let the women in first at the doorKeep an eye on your personal belongings
The History of Poland
http://goo.gl/1SAbD Animated history of Polandhttp://goo.gl/KxarR Norman Davies on Polish historyhttp://goo.gl/fTK3D To end with, a cute cartoon :)
The History of LC:
We’re celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Local Committee in Lodz in 2013! That’s why we’re organizing the biggest international event in the history of our LC: GLOBAL VILLAGE. Check out our LC fanpage to find out more!
Get to know us:
The Executive Board 2013/2014
Local Committee President Maria Derendarz e-mail: [email protected]
Local Committee Vice President ER & FinanceMichał Nawrocki e-mail: [email protected]
Local Committee Vice President Incoming Exchange & TMAgnieszka Ciećwierz e-mail: [email protected].
Local Committee Vice President Outgoing Exchange GCDPKatarzyna Ratajczyk e-mail: [email protected]
Local Committee Vice President Outgoing Exchange GIPJakub Orszulak e-mail: [email protected]
Local Committee Vice President Communication Natalia Maksymowicz e-mail: [email protected]
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