General information
A guide to Krakow
The city of Krakow, which lies on the banks of the Vistula River, was for centuries the capital of Poland, and has accumulated a quarter of Poland’s total number of museum artefacts.
A visit to Krakow is a meeting with the most glorious era in Polish history. Krakow’s Old Town, along with Wawel Castle and the city’s Kazimierz district were placed on the First World Heritage List, created by UNESCO in 1978. At that time, such prestigious recognition had been awarded to only 12 of the world’s most famous heritage sites, including the Egyptian pyramids and the Great Wall of China. Today, the list contains more than 900 sites worldwide.
What should you see in Kraków? The options are virtually limitless. There are must-see locations in all districts. The Mediaeval and Renaissance buildings of the Old Town, the Jewish Kazimierz district, Stare Podgórze are just some of the great places in Kraków. Lovers of modern history should find their way to Nowa Huta – an urban pearl of Socialist realism architecture. Kraków is also a city of churches – there are over 120, including many ancient buildings. It is best to prepare your own sightseeing route to make sure you do not miss anything interesting.
More about Krakow:
About the John Paula II in Krakow
The John Paul II Hospital is the largest heart and lung centre in Poland. As one of the best-equipped hospitals with the highest qualified medical personnel it offers 600 beds for treatment of a spectrum of diseases. In 2010 there were more than 23 000 hospitalized patients and 82 000 out-of patients. The Hospital employs experienced and well qualified staff: 321 physicians, including 13 professors, 15 associate professors, 86 PhD holders who work in 16 wards (including 5 clinical wards and 40 specialist laboratories). The Hospital is a pioneer in a field of telemedicine in Poland. The Hospital takes part in many international and national project financed by the European Commission (e.g. FP7, INTERREG, CIP, e-Ten, etc.) as well as by national institutions (National Science Centre, National Centre for Research and Development, Ministry of Science and Higher Education) and regional institutions.
More about Hospital:
http://www.szpitaljp2.krakow.pl/
Conference venue:
Date: 19 March 2013
Venue: Conference and Educational Building, The John Paul II Hospital in Krakow
John Paul II Hospital in Krakow
Prądnicka 80, 31-202 Cracow
The hospital is located at the intersection of: Opolska, Prądnicka and Gen. Fieldorfa Nila Street
Entry to the hospital is from. Gen. Fieldorfa Nila street.
Suggested entry road into the hospital
Parking: Free parking in the Hospital for participants of the Conference
