It opened in 2014 and its capacity is 15,243 seats. It is a stadium designed by the architectural office Estudio Lamela that had been involved in the expansion of the “Estadio Santiago Bernabeu” in Madrid. It has hosted matches of the National football team. Nearby is a wonderful park, Hala Sportowa Politechnika Lubelska sports complex and hotel facilities.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO ARENA LUBLIN
*** BUS: 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 32, 45, 45
*** TROLLEYBUS: 154, 158, 161.
LUBLIN: THE THE CITY OF INSPIRATION
Vibrant architecture, captivating beauty, many colors and cultural heritage are the benchmarks for the city. Tourists visit Lubin to fill their minds with wonderful images, see the excellent museums, walk the cobbled streets and feel the dynamic of the city. The wonderful smells from the kitchens of the houses and restaurants, the warmth of the locals and the colorful everyday life of the inhabitants will make you fall in love with Lublin.
Currency: Polish Zloty
Calling Code: +48
Nearest airports from city center: Warsaw Chopin Airport (176km), Warsaw Modlin Airport (211km), Lodz Airport (323km), Krakow Airport (348km), Poznan Airport (415km), Katowice Airport (436km), Gdansk Airport (443km), Bydgoszcz Airport (472km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** THE STATE MUSEUM OF MAJDANEK (Droga Męczenników Majdanka 67, 20-325 Lublin)
It is the oldest museum institution in Europe, it was founded in 1944 in the former German concentration camp and honors the memory of the victims of the Second World War.
*** LUBLIN CASTLE (Zamkowa 1, 20-100 Lublin)
It was built in the first half of the 14th century by Casimir the Great and was, among other things, the place of the parliamentary session. Due to the wars it was demolished in the 18th century and you can see now the 13th century Romanesque tower, the Gothic chapel of the Holy Trinity and a part of the Gothic tower. Of course, also see one of the oldest preserved royal residences in Poland, Zamek w Lublinie.
*** LUBLIN VILLAGE OPEN AIR MUSEUM (al. Warszawska 96, 20-824 Lublin)
It is one of the largest open-air museums in the country and combines a rich collection of architectural beauty. The museum includes exhibits related to the ethnography and folklore of the region, the diversity of the landscape and the mansions of the city.
*** SAXON GARDEN (Aleje Racławickie 14, 20-400 Lublin)
It is an oasis to unwind, walk and relax in the center of the city. Enjoy the plants, the trees, the sundial, the chirping birds and the voices of the children playing in the playgrounds.
*** MULTIMEDIA FOUNTAIN (plac Litewski, 20-080 Lublin)
We would recommend visiting after sunset to see how beautifully lit it is and the multimedia show it presents.
*** PLAC PO FARZE (Grodzka 18, 20-400 Lublin)
It was built in the 13th century as a sign of gratitude for the victory of Saint Michael the Archangel against the Yotvingians. It has historical significance because a huge tower was built there in the 15th century. The parish church was demolished in 1857.
*** CRACOW GATE (Bramowa 2, 20-400 Lublin)
It is one of the symbols of the city and dates back to 1341. The gate is named after the route that leads from Krakow through Lublin to Vilnius. It was an observation point and the residence of the city’s watchmaker.
*** LUBELSKA TRASA PODZIEMNA (Rynek 1, 20-112 Lublin)
It is a historical and tourist route that connects the cellars of the Old Town dating back to the 16th century. A visit to the old cellars is therefore mandatory.
*** LUBLIN HISTORY MUSEUM ( Łokietka 3, 20-109 Lublin)
It is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the country and has archeology, ethnography, military, numismatic and art exhibits. You can see artwork from the 17th to the 19th century and coins or medals from the 10th to the 20th century.
*** DWOREK WINCENTEGO POLA (Kalinowszczyzna 13, 20-129 Lublin)
It is the biographical museum dedicated to the Polish poet and geographer Wincenty Pol and is housed in a classicist mansion built at the end of the 18th century on the premises of a small farm.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** It is worth visiting Zalew Zemborzycki lake which is one of the favorite spots of the city.
*** The Martyrdom Museum „Under the Clock” is a must visit.
*** We would recommend you to visit Galeria Labirynt if you are an art lover.
*** Regionalne Muzeum Cebularza is also a worthwhile option.
*** Musee Josef Czechowicz is dedicated to the Polish poet and is worth a visit.
*** We would also recommend you to visit Maria Curie-Skłodowska University.
FOOD AND DRINK
Try traditional food. The pork is of course in the foreground. Try chłodnik litewski, Kapuśniak (two wonderful vegetable soups) pierogi, golonka and accompany pyry z gzikiem or to pyzy which are boiled or baked potatoes. Of course taste the traditional Polish soups zurek, chlodnik or bigos. Be sure to try Bigos, traditional Tripe (delicate beef giblets), Zrazy which is a meat dish, Kotlet schabowy. For street food eat zapiekanka. Lublin is also famous for r acuchy pancakes and cebularz lubelski. Accompany your meal with traditional beer or mulled wine. Restaurants that have Mediterranean, Arabic, Asian and American cuisine can be found in every corner of the city.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find hotels and apartments at very good prices in the city center, in old town and at a distance of 1-2 kilometers from the center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** A very nice recreation center is the High Flight Zone.
*** Aqua Lublin is a good choice for pool and water park lovers.
*** Center for the Meeting of Cultures in Lublin is a cultural center that is the main choice of locals and tourists.
*** Vivo is a commercial department store that is perfect for your shopping.
*** In the old town you will find many options for your purchases and for unique souvenirs.
*** Lublin Plaza Shopping Center, SKENDE Shopping, Lublin Plaza Shopping Center, Tomasz Zan Shopping Center and Felicity Lublin are three good choices for your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike, by bus or by trolleybus.
CITIES NEAR LUBLIN
Major cities close to Lublin are Brest Belarus (162km), Warsaw (173km), Kielce (192km), Lodz (306km), Krakow (353km), Katowice (4135km), Poznan (477km).
