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Warsaw

Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is also its largest city. It is a scientific, cultural, and political centre, where both, a multitude of monuments and museums, University of Warsaw and the National Parliament are located. Currently, it is one of the most dynamically developing capitals in Europe. The city is located in central Poland and is crossed by the Vistula River. Warsaw was founded in the XII century and has been the capital since the XVII century. Since 1573, the free elections of the king have been held in Warsaw, giving impetus to Polish early democratic traditions. Subsequently, the city became residence of the kings and, later, the Polish government. The most recognizable symbol of the city is the Mermaid of Warsaw, who is said to protect her city, armed with a sword and a shield.

 

University of Warsaw

University of Warsaw is the top university in Poland. Established in 1819, the University is the largest in the country and is widely recognised abroad. The University of Warsaw is deeply committed to international cooperation with more than 800 partners and has achieved the status of European University in the 4EU+ initiative. The University infrastructure includes a historic campus in the city centre, as well as a modern headquarters for different faculties. Apart from the academic and research activities, the University emphasises its social function of engaging in matters of particular national importance, including the environmental changes, economy, or demographic changes in urban environment.

 

Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw

The Faculty of Law and Administration is the oldest faculty at the University of Warsaw and the second largest. The professorial staff consists of eminent experts in their fields, including judges of the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Tribunal. The faculty is considered the best Faculty of Law in Poland, and in 2021, it was noted in the prestigious ranking ‘Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject’ as the first and only Faculty of Law in Poland.

 

What is in the area?

The venue of the Summer School is Law and Administration Building in Lipowa Street, room 2.6, near the Library of the University of Warsaw.

Many famous spots, historical landmarks, and tourist attractions are in close proximity.

  • Copernicus Science Centre, a science museum with almost 500 interactive exhibits, which allow visitors to carry out scientific experiments themselves.
  • The University of Warsaw Library, with its famous building that won many architectural awards, its rich collection of books, and the large roof garden.
  • The venue is located near Warsaw’s Old Town and the Royal Route, a former communication route that connects the Warsaw streets with numerous historical landmarks. The Route starts at the Castle Square, continues through Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, Nowy Świat Street, Ujazdów Avenue, Belweder Street, and ends at Wilanów, a personal residence of Polish King Jan III Sobieski.
  • The Vistula River and Vistula boulevards, which are also located nearby, are one of the most visited places in Warsaw during the summer, with a multiplicity of cafes and restaurants.
  • Elektrownia Powiśle (Powiśle Power Plant), a former power plant from 1904. Currently, the industrial interiors serve as a meeting place, with numerous restaurants, shops, and service counters.
  • The most famous monument of the Mermaid of Warsaw is also located in close proximity to the venue, a true Varsovian must-see.

 

Accommodation and transport

Our participants will be accommodated in ‘Hera’, Belwederska Street, 26/30, 00-594 Warsaw.

Public transport from the guesthoust to the Summer School venue:

First, you need to take a bus from the stop Spacerowa 02, to Plac Trzech Krzyży 02 (bus line 503, direction: Konkwiktorska, six stops).

Then you have two options:
-Walk to the stop Plac Trzech Krzyży 04, and drive to the stop Biblioteka Uniwersytecka 02 (bus line 118, direction: Bródno-Podgrodzie, six stops),
Or:
– Walk to the stop Plac Trzech Krzyży 04, and drive to the stop Biblioteka Uniwersytecka 02 (bus line 127, direction: Browarna, seven stops)

It is a short walk to the venue from the bus stop Biblioteka Uniwersytecka.

 

The trip should take approximately 22 minutes.