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World Bridge Games Wrocław 3-17 September 2016

by Radek Kiełbasiński

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Wrocław

• The fourth-largest city in Poland and the

largest in the west of the country

• With a community numbering over 630,000

inhabitants

• It lies across the Oder river and four

tributaries, and as many as 12 islands are to be found within its boundaries – it is criss- crossed by over 100 bridges.

• The city is the administrative, economic and

cultural capital of Lower Silesia.

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Wrocław

• is central situated in Europe
• is connected to most countries in

Europe

• become European Capital of Culture

in 2016

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Centennial Hall – The Venue

• is a unique venue on the map of Poland, where history

harmoniously interacts with modernity

• was designed by Max Berg, an outstanding city architect, and

recognized as one of the top masterpieces of the 20th century architecture

• is inscription on UNESCO World Heritage List in 2006

emphasized the rank of this facility

• multi-purpose space, unusual structure, unique and spacious

location represent just a few of its strength

• is one of the most desired venues among domestic and foreign
• rganizers of major exhibitions, conferences, cultural, sport

and congress events

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The Olympiad (first week – Round-Robin then KO phase)

• four categories
• pen
• women
• seniors
• mixed

The Pairs Championship (the second week)

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Welcome in Wrocław