European Capital of Culture 2016
In 2016 one city from Spain and one from Poland will concurrently hold the title of the European Capital of Culture. These cities will present their cultural lives and events on a broader, European forum.
The city from Poland will be selected in a contest. The deadline for submitting applications was in July 2007. Apart from Poznań, the Polish applicants are Gdańsk, Lublin, Łódź, Szczecin and Toruń. The city who wins the contest will hold the title for a year and will have access to EU financial support for their cultural projects and the renovation of their historical monuments.
Poznań. Where it's Worth Living
With a history of over 1000 years Poznań and its surrounding areas are a real paradise for tourists. Apart form offering numerous historic monuments, Poznań today is an important centre of industry, commerce, culture and sports as well as university education and science. It is also one of the leading cities in Poland in terms of economy.
Culture
Cultural Poznań offers a great variety of theatres, a philharmonic hall, choirs and orchestras as well as many museums, galleries and exhibition halls. The city is the venue of several major festivals and music contests including the Malta International Theatre Festival, the Maski Theatre Festival, the Modern Dance Biennial, the International Sculpture Triennial and the Henryk Wieniawski International Violin and Violin Makers' Competition.
Business
Poznań and the whole Wielkopolska Region are well known throughout Poland for their excellent business sense, dedication to work and financial prudence. This is enhanced by the highly developed system of institutions that support the business environment, including a network of financial institutions, consultancy companies and entrepreneur associations as well as a vast number of business schools. Poznań is also the home of the Poznań International Fair which organises numerous trade fairs for exhibitors from over 60 countries worldwide. The Poznań International Fair is the Polish leader among trade fair organisers and attracts the highest number of participants.
Tourism
Poznań attracts tourists with its countless historic sites and monuments. Among the most important of these is the unique complex of Renaissance buildings and the Town Hall in the Old Market Square. The city also offers outstanding recreation facilities and green areas. These include the Meteorite Reserve in Morasko and the Palm House. The latter is surrounded by a historic park and is one of the largest facilities of this type in Europe. Of European significance is also the modern Lake Malta Regatta Course surrounded by attractive recreation sites, for example an all-year-round skiing slope and a toboggan course. Apart from 10 stadiums and sports pitches, 14 swimming pools and a hippodrome, Poznań also has a speedway course, a motorcar racetrack, archery lanes and numerous tennis courts as well as a golf course and a state-of-the art sports and recreation hall.
Hotels
Luxury place in the heart of Poznan...
IBB Andersia Hotel is located in the city centre. All amenities and attractions such as the historic Old Market, Poznan International Fair, railway station are reachable within walking distance. Property is situated on over nine floors. From the top floors you can admire an impressive view of the city. This luxury Hotel is a place created with passion and high requirements in mind. The interior of the Hotel provides a nice atmosphere contributing to enjoyable rest and work. Our service is favoured by personal attitude to every Guest.
IBB Andersia Hotel is a perfect venue for any use - conferences, trainings, interviews, private dinners, cocktail parties, product launches, seminars, balls, banquets and special events: weddings, christenings, communions. Eight air-conditioned and spacious rooms located on the first floor offer perfect conditions, excellent equipment and AV technology. The Foyer additionally allows to arrange small exhibition on the same floor.
In the Hotel you can find 171 modern designed rooms and suites. Two restaurants and elegant Lobby Bar invite food and wine lovers. Classical Restaurant Flavoria invites Guests to exquisite buffet breakfast. Design Restaurant Mosaica is a culture mixture and cuisine's mosaic, which will amaze every gourmet. Four spaces create colourful world of four elements: fire, water, air and earth. Menu corresponding with the restaurant style offers Polish and international dishes. The Hotel is also known for its excellent outdoor catering for any occasion.
Harmonia Wellness Club & Pool invites Guests looking for rest and relaxation. It connects comfort interior with all range of services of best standards. The Club offers perfect rest by the pool with hydro massage and counter flow, jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and steam bath, relaxation space, room for aerobics, fitness room, bar and solarium. With help of beauty care rituals in the new Harmonia Prestige SPA you will be taken to the journey to the land of nature, relaxation, body and mind regeneration. The SPA offers a wide range of services such as: skin and body care, classic and exotic massages, Manicure SPA, Pedicure SPA and Hair SPA.
Special offers for relaxing stay at the Hotel such as Fashion, Beauty and Female Chats for females friends and Romantic Weekend for couples. There are many seasonal attractions taking place in the venue. There is an underground parking at Guest's disposal.
Year of Climate and Environment
At the initiative of the Mayor of the City of Poznań 2008 has been announced the Year of Climate and Environment. This decision is related to the UN Conference on Climate Changes which will be held in Poznań between 1 and 12 December 2008. The celebrations of the Year of Climate and Environment will include a series of events aimed at making the residents of the region more aware of climate-related and environmental issues. Among these events is the concert of Nelly Furtado on 11 July at Lake Malta.