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Lviv is a major city in western Ukraine, the administrative center of Lviv Oblast, and is designated as its own separate raion (district) within the oblast. The city is regarded as one of the main cultural centres of Ukraine. It has 860,000 [1] inhabitants, of which 88% are Ukrainians, 8% Russians and 1% Poles, with an additional 200,000 commuting daily from suburbs.
The city is home to many industries and institutions of higher education such as the Lviv University and the Lviv Polytechnic. It has a philharmonic orchestra and the Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater. The historic city centre is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has many architectural wonders and treasures. Lviv celebrated its 750th anniversary in September of 2006.
Lviv is located on the verge of the Roztochia Upland, approximately seventy kilometres from the Polish border, and about 160 kilometers (100 miles) from the eastern Carpathian Mountains. Lviv's altitude averages 296 metres above sea level, although many hills rise up within the confines of the city. Its highest point is the Vysokyi Zamok (the High Castle), a hill of 409 metres above sea level. From the castle, one can attain a commanding view of the area and a look down upon the historic city center and its distinctive green domed churches and intricate architecture.
Historically, Lviv was one of the most important centres of sports in Central Europe. The first professional football club, Czarni Lwów, was opened in 1903, and the first stadium was opened in 1913. Currently, Lviv is home to several major professional football clubs and a number of smaller clubs. FC Karpaty Lviv, founded in 1963, plays in the first division of Ukrainian Premier League. Sometimes, the youth of Lviv concentrate on the central street, Freedom Avenue, to watch and cheer an outdoor broadcast of the games.
Lviv's to-be renovated Ukraina Stadium will host three group matches during EURO 2012.
Source: http://www.wikpedia.org
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Population
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Population in 2005:
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732,818
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Estimated population in 2012:
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707,169
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Average population growth between 1995 and 2000:
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-3,71%
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Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I)
Stadium
Ukraina Stadium
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Planned matches:
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group matches
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Total number of seats:
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40,000
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number of spectators:
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36,000
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Status:
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to be refurbished
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Date of putting into use:
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2009
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Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).
Accomodation
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Existing hotels
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Number of hotels
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Number of rooms
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*****
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****
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***
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**
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*
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*****
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****
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***
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*
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10 km from the stadium
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3
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3
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3
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31
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405
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198
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288
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655
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11 - 75 km from the stadium
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1
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1
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19
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22
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Planned hotels
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Number of hotels
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Number of rooms
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*****
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****
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***
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**
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*
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*****
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****
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***
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**
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*
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10 km from the stadium
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N/A
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2
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3
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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11 - 75 km from the stadium
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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n Lvov and its surroundings, within the radius of 75 km for the city center, there are many youth hostels, rest facilities, pensions, dormitories and camping areas, with the sleeping capacity of at least 30,000.
Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).
Infrastructure
Plans for the modernization of the infrastructure
All investments in Lviv will be deployed under the condition of maintaining the unique character of the city, while the level of comfort and quality of public systems are improved. The fact that Lviv is on the UNESCO World Heritage list largely limits projects to modernize city infrastructure. Nevertheless new bus lines, improvement in connections to motorways, pedestrian subways, general improvement of the street and road system are under implementation. They will be completed whether the city wins the bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 or not. It is estimated that the investment costs by 2010 will amount to EUR several hundred million and will be covered by the city and the country.
Additional transport capacities
Private carriers will be hired to support 200 additional connection before and after the match and transport passengers from and to the stadium, towards the city center and main residential districts. Additional parking lots will be assigned near the stadium and roads will be closed for transit.
Traffic arrangements
There are no serious problems with traffic in Lviv as of today. City authorities do not expect any significant problems that might disturb efficient transport system services during UEFA EURO 2012.
Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).
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