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Wroclaw – the capital of Lower Silesia - is one of the oldest cities of Poland. Its turbulent history is embedded in the city walls and buildings. Thus, the city abounds in historic sights erected in various epochs and in different architectural styles.
The cradle of Wroclaw is Cathedral Island (Ostrow Tumski) where the first settlements were built between the 7th and 9th centuries. However, the first written record goes back as far as the year 1000 when at Gniezno during the meeting of Boleslaus the Brave, Duke (later King) of Poland, with Otto III , Holy Roman Emperor, the Wroclaw bishopric was established. The centuries to follow were really dramatic. In the 14th century Wroclaw became part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Two centuries later it was in the hands of the Habsburgs and finally Wroclaw was incorporated into Prussia. The city also remembers the Napoleonic times when the city’s fortifications were demolished by the Napoleon’s Army. During World War II Wroclaw became ‘’Festung Breslau’’, i.e. a Nazi stronghold. When the war was over, the Germans who used to live in Wroclaw had to leave the city and it was then that the displaced Poles from Lviv and Vilnius moved into Wroclaw. Though seriously damaged (in approximately 70 %), almost levelled, during World War II the city was later painstakingly reconstructed to become one of the most beautiful cities of Poland. With its picturesque Market Square rich in historical sights, open-air restaurants, cobbled pavements, horse-drawn carriages and multicoloured facades of medieval buildings, Wroclaw attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Apart from being charmingly historic, Wroclaw is also a well-known cultural centre offering world-famous artistic events like music concerts, festivals, theatrical performances, international exhibitions.
Source: http://www.wroclaw-online.eu
Population
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Population in 2005:
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636,300
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Estimated population in 2012:
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621,800
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Average population growth between 1995 and 2000:
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- 0,90%
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Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).
Stadium
Olympic 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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45,000
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number of spectators:
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40,000
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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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2010
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Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).
Accommodation
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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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*
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10 km from the stadium
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8
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15
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9
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5
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1188
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896
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610
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169
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11 - 75 km from the stadium
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3
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7
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8
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11
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147
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266
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149
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183
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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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2
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143
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11 - 75 km from the stadium
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2
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8
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11
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240
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520
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754
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In Wroclaw and its neighborhood there are many sites offering accommodation - cheap hotels, tourist houses, motels, youth hostels and camping fields. The total of: 62 hotels and tourist houses, 5 hostels, 4 camping fields and bivouac fields, with sleeping capacity of about 17,000.
Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).
Infrastructure
Plans for the modernization of the infrastructure
The airport in Wroclaw will be expanded to be able to provide services to more passengers and open new connections - the total cost of the project - PLN 282 million. Financing structure: 23% own funds, 8% the Ministry of Infrastructure (MI), 38% EU funds, 31% the Civil Aviation Authority. Construction of a fast tramway line connecting the airport with the city center; the total cost of the project - PLN 125 million: 75% EU funds, 25% MI. Refurbishing A4 motorway, which will improve fast transport between the West and the East (Wroclaw-Kijow, Wroclaw-Berlin); the total cost of the project - PLN 900 million: 75% EU funds, 25% MI. Construction of Wroclaw Ring Road connecting northern and southern parts of the city; the total cost of the project - PLN 1.4 billion PLN: 100% MI. A new bridge and ring road section will be constructed in the nearest vicinity of the stadium; the total cost of the project - approx. PLN 140 million: 50% EU funds, 25% the city of Wroclaw, 25% PPP (Public-Private Partnership). A new road will be constructed on the other side of the stadium. This will improve traffic organization and the street itself can be used as a parking lot during events taking place on the stadium; the total cost of the project - PLN 3 million: 100% the city of Wroclaw.
Additional transport capacities
There are three tramway terminals near the Olympic Stadium: at Paderewskiego, Mickiewicza and Wroblewskiego streets. It is estimated that they will allow for three additional tramways every hour transporting additional 660 persons.
There is a bus terminal near the stadium. It will be possible for buses to turn back near the stadium main entrance. It is estimated that this will allow for 5 additional buses every hour (each bus can transport 150 persons), so additional transport capacities will be 750 persons every hour.
There will be an additional line for passengers during Championships between 5 a.m. and 12 midnight. The existing lines will operate more frequently on the routes between the stadium and the city center, between the stadium and the largest residential districts (student dormitories, hostels), which will allow for transport of additional number of passengers, i.e. about 4000 persons per hour.
Traffic arrangements
Expecting some 40,000 guests during the Championships, we assume that the current transport capacity will not be sufficient. Therefore:
- Railway transport will be available (“Kowale” station is located 2 km form the stadium, and “Swojec” station - 3 km from the stadium);
- Waterway transport will be available (the Oder flows near the stadium);
- New tramway and bus lines will put into operation;
- The street traffic around the stadium will be properly organized;
- New bus stops will be created near the stadium entrance;
- A special lane will be assigned to reduce heavy traffic (on the routes: the Main Railway Station - stadium and airport - stadium);
- New parking spaces will be created.
Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).
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