Location
The Conference will be organized by the AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland The AGH University of Science and Technology dates back to 1919, when the Marshal Józef Piłsudski, Head of State, inaugurated the Mining Academy, the former name of the University. Being mainly a technical university, AGH University of Science and Technology serves science and industry through education of students, the development of academic staff, as well as research more than 100 years. AGH University of Science and Technology is recognized as one of the biggest and leading technical universities in Poland.
The NUMIFORM 2023 will be held at the University campus, which is located on the south-west part of Kraków, just within a walking distance to the City Centre.
The Conference Venue is marked as building B8 (number 9) in the map legend.
Krakow
Krakow is a city with county rights, located in southern Poland on the Vistula river, as the second largest city in Poland both with reard to the population and surface area. It is a former capital of Poland, Royal Capital City and necropolis of Polish kings, as well as the capital of Malopolska Region.
Krakow’s history spans a millennium: it was the seat of Polish kings and the capital of the country, developing into one of the key European metropolitan centres. The Old Town is an exceptional treasury of works of art, with traces of history and heritage representing nearly all architectural styles from the early Middle Ages to contemporary times. For centuries, the Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny) has been the heart of the city: the largest market square of mediaeval Europe, it has preserved its original shape since 1257, and it was entered on the original UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978.
Besides the city centre, the Kazimierz district likewise intrigues owing to many centuries of coexistence of two cultures: Christian and Jewish. Brimming with gems of Judaica of international significance, it is a place teeming with life: home to flea and art markets, and atmospheric taverns, pubs, restaurants, and cafés with live music.
Krakow is also a city with a dynamic cultural life. In 2000 it was a European City of Culture. Every year, nearly 100 festivals and other events, many of world magnitude. It is also a city of modern museums, where visitors are invited to discover history in an interactive manner.
It goes without saying that Krakow enchants with its unique atmosphere: lazy and relaxed at times, brimming with events at others, yet always exceptional and inspiring.
Krakow as a tourist centre is full of monuments, connected with the history of the city and Poland. The Wawel Hill with the Kings’ Palace, the Barbican and St. Florian's Gate, the Main Market Square with St. Mary's Church and the Cloth Hall, as well as Collegium Maius of the Jagiellonian University, are the main tourist attractions.
City Internet Platform let you find information about history, tourist attractions in the city and its vicinity, cultural events, and accommodation, buy tickets, hire guides, and obtain free tourist leaflets and other infotisement materials. Virtual walk through Kraków: watch the walk
Source: krakow.pl
Useful links: Economic Centre of the Region – more information
Getting to Krakow
With wide range of modes of transportation, Kraków is considered as well-organized city. The visitors may use trams and buses to move across the whole metropolitan area including airport but also Salt Mine in Wieliczka, and nearby Ojcowski National Park.
Speaking of the airport, one may access it also using the train as the station is located in the airport hall. It is the most comfortable way to get to the city and back.
Poland is a member of the European Union and within the Schengen Area, so the citizens of a large number of countries do not need a visa to enter Poland. In other cases, letters supporting application for a Polish Visa will be issued for authors of accepted papers.
How to get to AGH University of Krakow
AGH University of Krakow is easily reachable by train, plane, bus, and car.
- By plane
The closest airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport KRK.
Other airports:
- Katowice Airport KTW (distance between Katowice Airport and AGH University — 104km)
- Warsaw Chopin Airport WAW (distance between Warsaw Chopin Airport and AGH University — 285 km)
Further tips on how to get from the airport to the city of Kraków:
- Airport information website
- By taxi: The cost of an official Kraków Airport Taxi is approximately PLN 100. However, more affordable taxis are available at around PLN 50 from the taxi rank near the station. Some taxi services include:
- https://bolt.eu/en-pl/
- https://www.uber.com/pl/en/
- https://www.taxi.krakow.pl/
- https://waweltaxi.pl/
- By train: From Krakow Airport to Krakow Main Train Station (PLN 17), then take a bus 179 or 304 from the bus stop Dworzec Główny Zachód 7 (get off at the bus stop AGH/UR) or take the tram from the tram stop located on Lubicz St. (trams no. 4, 14) or Westerplatte St. (tram no. 24), direction BRONOWICE NOWE (get off at the stop named PLAC INWALIDÓW and walk across the Park Krakowski).
How to get to Krakow
For those living in some parts of Europe, consider taking the train to Kraków:
By train:
- Berlin – Kraków: cost 59 or 85 euros, travel time about 7h
- Praha hl.n. – Kraków: cost 57 euros, travel time about 6h
- Wien HBF – Kraków: cost 35 euros, travel time about 5h
- Budapest – Kraków: cost 18 euros, travel time about 8h
- Ostrava – Kraków: cost 12 euros, travel time about 3h
By bus:
- Flixbus provides affordable transit to Kraków from many cities in Europe.
By car:
- Parking near the conference venue at AGH is available at the underground parking lot at the Museum located in the city center. Nearby are Błonia Krakowskie, Jordan Park, and the National Museum in Kraków, 650 m from AGH (3-4 minutes on foot). The entrance to the parking lot is from Adama Mickiewicza Avenue, directly behind the National Museum building.
Geographic coordinates (GPS): 50°03’34.8″N, 19°55’28.0″E
The parking lot offers: 150 covered parking spaces, card payment acceptance, monitoring, parking service assistance, and 24/7 friendly, professional service.
The price is PLN 6 per hour or PLN 60 per day.
Getting around Krakow
Kraków promotes modern technologies and that is why Bolt and Uber as well as dozens taxi services are available there. Renting a car, motorbike or an electric scooter is also possible. They are located in many places throughout the city and all one needs is an application installed in their smartphone. Krakow also provides numerous facilities for ones getting around by bike.
Passport and Visa
Poland is a member state of the European Union and a member of the Schengen Area. All international visitors from non-EU countries must present a valid passport when entering and may be required for Visa. Relevant information can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland website.
A letter of invitation can be provided by Conference Organizers upon request. Letters of invitation are issued only to authors of accepted contributions. In case of any question please contact Conference Secretary.