General information

Well developed public transportation network (buses, tramways, and a subway connecting downtown with the southern part of Warsaw) makes moving around the city very easy. A one-day or longer period pass valid for all means of public transportation can be purchased at newspaper stands. The ticket should be activated as soon as you get on board.

Please note that the taxi prices vary depending on the taxi company and location. Close to big hotels, railway stations, the airport, and places frequented by tourists the taxi price may be up to 100% higher than normal.
To avoid such situations we advise you to check/ask for the rate; a normal rate should nor exceed about 2,5 Polish Zloty/km.

From the Airport you can reach downtown by public bus 175: get off by the Central Railway Station (Dworzec Centralny).
The Central Railway Station is about 2 km from the Conference Secretariat, (see enclosed map).
You can take tramway, 2 stops: line 16 (direction: Żerań, FSO),
line 17 and 33 (direction: Metro Młociny), line 19 (direction: Piaski),
or metro, 2 stops from "Centrum" (direction; Młociny), getting off at "Ratusz Arsenał" station.

The currency used in Poland is Polish Zloty (zl). International currency exchange services are offered at most banks and hotels.

Travelers cheques can be cashed at most banks. Banking hours are typically 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Credit cards (VISA, American Express, Mastercard, others) are accepted in hotels and most shops and restaurants.

In case of problems, please contact the Competition Secretariat:
Mazovian Culture and Art Center
ul. Elektoralna 12
00 139 Warszawa tel.
(+48 22) 58 64 226, (+48 22) 58 64 251
tel. cellular (+48) 604 99 48 11
fax. (+48 22) 58 64 212
e-mail: d.chotynska@ mckis.waw.pl