Useful information
Public transport in Kraków
Getting around in Kraków is pretty easy. Kraków has a fairly dense public transport system which consists of tramways and bus lines.
One-way ticket for a municipal bus or a streetcar (tram) is 6 PLN (an equivalent of roughly 1,2 Euro). You can buy it at newsstands and from ticket machines at downtown stops and in some buses and tram cars. If there is a ticket machine in bus or tram it is located at the front part of the bus or in the first cart of the tram.
A 20-minutes ticket allowing for changing lines costs 4 złoty (PLN), an hourly one 6 złoty (PLN), and 90-minute ticket has been priced at 8 złoty (PLN). The prices of unlimited-travel passes for all municipal buses and streetcars have been set at 17 złoty for a 24-hour ticket and 22 złoty (including I,II,III zones), at 35 złoty for a 48-hour one, and at 50 złoty for a 72-hour pass, while a seven-day unlimited-travel ticket costs 56 złoty and 68 złoty (I,II,III zones). Tickets are valid for the stated period starting with their first punching on a bus or a tram (don't punch your ticket any more till its expiration).
All of the above-mentioned tickets are good for municipal bus services and including the zones I,II,III.
More info: www.mpk.krakow.pl/en/
Cuisine
Kraków’s streets are packed with vendors selling obwarzanki – round, twisted baked bread rolls, which have become a culinary symbol of this mediaeval city. In the region of Kraków you’ll find some of Europe’s tastiest apples, delicious cheeses from the mountains and unrivalled cured meats. Kraków is Poland’s culinary capital – no other city can boast an accumulation of so many restaurants in a relatively small area. This goes hand in hand with quality as confirmed by the prestigious Michelin Red Guide. Its authors recommend 36 restaurants throughout Poland, including 17 in Kraków.
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Shopping
Kraków is proud of its merchant traditions standing at the crossroads of important trading routes, it has been attracting fans of spices and fabrics, artworks and local crafts. Today locals and tourists buy souvenirs, books and everyday objects in Kraków’s shops, malls and bookshops. Many search for clothes, jewellery, cosmetics – both famous and local brands. Good Polish brands – Hera, Hexeline, Deni Cler for women, Vistula for men, Apart, Batycki and W.Kruk – jewellery and accessories, Gino Rossi and Kazar - shoes.
Shops and banks
Food stores are generally open between 6:00 or 7:00 (6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m.) and 18:00 (6:00 p.m.). Other shops tend to be open between 10:00 or 11.00 (10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.) and 18:00 (6:00 p.m.) from Monday to Saturday. Many shops are also open on Sunday. The chain and shopping malls are open long hours, usually from 8:00 (8:00 a.m.) to 22:00 (10:00 p.m.) or later on weekends. Poland is fast becoming a shopper's paradise. The most popular souvenir is amber from the Baltic sea. Poland is also known for its silver jewelry. Small family-owned galleries sell various products of handmade crafts and pottery. Regular banking hours are 9:00 (9:00 a.m.) to 18:00 (6:00 p.m.) from Monday to Friday. Banks, shops, restaurants and other public institutions stay open at lunchtime.
Currency
The official Polish unit of currency is Złoty (PLN). Major convertible foreign currencies may be changed into Polish złoty at banks, hotels and at private currency-exchange offices (in Polish "kantor"). In general, traveler's checks can be cashed and all major credit cards are accepted. The current exchange rate can be found here. There are many ATM machines located in vicinity of banks. They accept MasterCard and Visa cards.
Climate
Poland lies in the zone of moderate climate, intermediate between the marine and continental climates and the weather can be rather changeable. For current information, see Forecast. There is usually a good warm weather in Poland in July. The temperature can be very nice, ranging from 20 till 30 °C.
Electricity
Poland's power grid supplies 230 V/50 Hz current; round, European-style, two pin plugs are used.
Telephones
Direct connections are available with almost all countries. Prefix to Poland +48
Emergency phone number
People
The population of Poland is 38 million. Over 1.8 million live in Warsaw - the capital of Poland. Polish is the official language. English and German are among the better-known foreign languages. The population is largely of Polish descent and more than 90% profess to be Roman Catholics.
Insurance
The conference organizers will not take any responsibility for any kind of personal injury or property damage during the conference. Participants are advised to make arrangements for their own personal insurance.
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