It is one of the most modern stadiums in Poland. It dates back to 1971, but recently several reconstruction works have been carried out and now the stadium is like new. The new stadium was opened in October 2014 and its capacity is 22,432 seats. It is entirely owned by the city of Białystok and is considered one of the attractions of the region. Mainly used for football matches. Around the stadium there are restaurants and a science museum.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO STADION MIEJSKI W BIALYMSTOKU
*** BUS: 3, 10, 16, 26, 112
BIALYSTOK: THE GREEN CITY OF POLAND
It is located near the borders with Belarus, Lithuania and Russia and is considered the home of the inventor of the world language Esperanto. The natural landscapes and historical monuments reveal the rich culture of the city. The magnificent park, the forests of incomparable beauty and the many trees that exist in the city, have ranked Bialystok on the list of green cities in Europe. It is characteristic that even the public transport stations are “dressed” with plants! Discover a city that has a strong element of multiculturalism and at the same time offers an intense nightlife.
Currency: Polish Zloty
Calling Code: +48
Nearest airports from city center: Warsaw Chopin Airport (207km), Warsaw Modlin Airport (199km), Kaunas Airport (271km), Vilnius Airport (304km), Lublin Airport (366km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** BRANICKI PALACE (Jana Kilińskiego 1, 15-089 Białystok)
It dates from the 18th century and is considered one of the most important buildings in the city. It was built by a wealthy Polish-Lithuanian named Jan Klemens Branicki. Also tour Branicki Park.
*** MEMORIAL MUSEUM SIBERIA (Węglowa 1, 15-121 Białystok)
It includes several exhibits concerning those who were deported from Poland to the USSR during the World War II.
*** PARK PLANTY (Park Planty, 15-277 Białystok)
It is one of the most beautiful parks in Poland, which dates back to the 18th century, but was established as a park in 1938. Admire the meticulously manicured plants and trees.
*** KOSCIUSZKO MARKET SQUARE (Kosciuszki Market Square, 15-004 Białystok)
It dates back to the 15th century and is considered one of the most beautiful areas in Poland.
*** PODLASIE MUSEUM OF FOLK CULTURE (Leśna 7, 16-010 Wasilków)
It is an open-air museum that houses exhibits with collections of ethnography from Bialystok and the surrounding areas. If you want to know all about the history of the area, then you are in the right place.
*** BIALYSTOK MUSEUM OF HISTORY (Warszawska 37, 15-062 Białystok)
It is one of the most important museums of the city. It includes exhibits with traditional features about the history of the city.
*** AKCENT ZOO (Podleśna 4, 15-227 Białystok)
It is one of the most important attractions of the city with rare species of animals and nice events.
*** LUBOMIRSKI PALACE (Dojlidy Fabryczne 26, 15-555 Białystok)
It is one of the city’s most distinctive sights, as it played a dramatic role during World War II. And the park that surrounds it dates back to the 19th century.
*** CONSTITUTION OF 3 MAY 1791 PARK
The city’s wooded park is one of the most beautiful in Poland. Enjoy the colorful autumn trees and the petting zoo.
*** ARMY MUSEUM (Jana Kilińskiego 7, 15-089 Białystok)
It is the largest military museum dating back to 1968 and includes everything you want to know about the military services of the city and the country.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Visit Rynek Kościuszki which is one of the most central parts of the city.
*** Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic is an idyllic place to enjoy a performance.
*** Epi-centrum Nauki deserves the attention of those who love art.
*** The Ludwik Zamenhof Center is one of the interesting places in the city.
*** Museum of Podlasie is one of the most important places in the region.
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. 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 and at a distance of 3-4 kilometers from the city center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** ALFA Centrum Handlowe is worth to do your shopping
*** Outlet Center Bialystok is one of the places that locals prefer for their shopping.
*** Galeria Jurowiecka is yet another place for your shopping.
*** Atrium Biala is another option to buy what you want.
*** Wysockiego Park Handlowy and Galeria Zielone Wzgórze are two more places we would recommend you visit for your shopping.
*** Kosciuszko Market Square has many shops to do your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike or by bus.
CITIES NEAR BIALYSTOK
Major cities close to Bialystok are Brest – Belarus (179km), Warsaw (198km), Hrodna (253km), Kaunas (256km), Vilnius (306km), Lodz (324km), Lublin (350km).
