Bydgoszcz is a city of nearly 400,000 inhabitants which has, for over seven centuries, growing harmoniously alongside the banks of the Rivers Brda and Vistula, drawn its wisdom and strength from the resources of the spiritual and material heritage of three geographic and historic regions, Greater Poland, Pomerania and Kujawy. Bydgoszcz is the capital of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province and it is also the largest city in the Kujawy region.

The city developed into one of the most important economic centres in Poland. More than 46,000 companies operating in very diverse fields but specifically in the telecommunication, chemical and food industries demonstrate its importance in the Polish economy.

An extraordinary combination of a convenient communication links, a modern economy and a rich scientific, technical and business environment puts Bydgoszcz among the leading cities distinguished for the modernity of its economy.

One cannot look at the economic potential of the city and its diversity without drawing attention to the significance of its two rivers in its development. As an example, this is particularly visible with the preserved sluice gates on the Bydgoszcz Canal with its magnificent industrial engineering facilities.

The above mentioned sluice gates unquestionably constitute a gem of engineering as they are a world-class unique example of hydro-technical equipment. The Canal itself, which was constructed at the end of the 18th century, reminds of a rich history in which it played an important role in the life of the city and the life of Poland. It linked the system of rivers in Western Europe with the system of rivers in Eastern Europe. Currently there are efforts to list the Canal, in the near future, on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a masterpiece of technology of inland navigation.

River transport became the flywheel of city's economy in previous centuries and today it is possible to admire a whole range of preserved examples of industrial engineering connected with water.

Especially many examples of old Bydgoszcz have survived in the city centre. It is therefore worth visiting Mill Island which is encircled by the waters of the River Brda. There are very few such charming places in Europe that are located in the very heart of the city. The beauty of Mill Island's picturesque location is emphasized by facades of eighteen and nineteen century granaries, Rother's Mills, which can be seen, reflected in the waters of the River Brda and constitute an indelible memory of the city from several hundred years ago.

Development of the city is inseparably connected with the increase in demand for top quality culture. Outstanding performances on the stages of the Opera "Nova" and the Polish Theatre attract many art enthusiasts. The citizens of Bydgoszcz proudly participate in concerts at the Pomeranian Philharmonic, in music festivals such as, for example, the Bydgoszcz Operatic Festival or the International Competition for Young Pianists

The citizens of Bydgoszcz combine their interest in culture with their passion for sports. Sports facilities in Bydgoszcz, at both professional and amateur level, are though to be at the highest level in Poland. It is these facilities that host superb European or world ranking sporting events like the 1st IAAF World Youth Championships, the European Junior Championships, twice the multi-discipline European Cup, the SPAR European Cup, the World Grand Prix Volleyball Tournaments and many others.

All these events are eagerly attended by the many inhabitants of Bydgoszcz who, from a very early age, become avid sports fans. They especially enjoy the favourites like athletics, speedway, rowing, canoeing, basketball and cycling and look forward to these competitions at the various venues with the excitement of a long anticipated holiday. To sum up, please come and visit Bydgoszcz.

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