Money
The official currency in Poland is the Polish zloty (PLN or zł).
Exchange rate (October 2024): 1 EUR ≈ 4.30 PLN
Currency can be exchanged at:
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Banks
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Hotels
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Airports
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Railway stations
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Exchange offices (kantor)
Public Transportation
Bus – MPK Legnica
The most convenient way to move around Legnica is by city bus.
Ticket prices:
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Single ticket: 4.20 PLN (student: 2.10 PLN)
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Day pass: 14.00 PLN (student: 7.00 PLN)
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Monthly pass: 120.00 PLN (student: 60.00 PLN)
Students under 26 are entitled to a 50% discount with a valid Polish student ID card.
MPK Timetable: https://www.mpk.legnica.pl
Train – PKP
Travel to other cities is possible via the Polish State Railways (PKP).
Train schedule available at: http://rozklad-pkp.pl/?q=en/node/143
Students under 26 receive a 50% discount on 2nd class tickets in most trains (excluding InterCity and EuroCity), with a valid Polish student ID.
Taxi
Taxis can be found at designated taxi stands marked with a TAXI sign.
Note: Higher rates apply for trips:
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Outside the city limits
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On Sundays and holidays
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At night (10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.)
Taxi services in Legnica:
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Super Radio-Taxi: +48 76 196 22
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Radio-Tele-Taxi: +48 76 196 23
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Radio Taxi: +48 76 196 28
Communication
Telephone
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Country calling code (Poland): +48
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Area code for Legnica: 76
Mobile Operators in Poland:
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T-Mobile – www.t-mobile.pl
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Heyah – www.heyah.pl
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Orange – www.orange.pl
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Play – www.playmobile.pl
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Plus – www.plus.pl
Postal Services
Operated by Poczta Polska.
Main post offices in Legnica:
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Plac Słowiański 1
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Dworcowa 4
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Piastowska 72
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Złotoryjska 1
Website: www.poczta-polska.pl
Useful Phone Numbers
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112 – General emergency number (works from all phones)
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999 – Ambulance
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998 – Fire brigade
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997 – Police
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981 – Road assistance
From mobile phones, dial 112 or use the emergency number with the area code (e.g., 76 997 for Police in Legnica).