Description

Lviv is the centre of western Ukraine. Ukraine’ first and one of the oldest universities in Europe was established in Lviv. The best known football club of the city is Karpaty Lviv.

Population

Population in 2005: 732,818
Estimated population in 2012: 707,169
Average population growth between 1995 and 2000:  -3,71%

Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).

Stadium

Ukraina Stadium

Planned matches:  group matches
Total number of seats: 40,000
number of spectators: 36,000
Status:  to be refurbished
Date of putting into use: 2009

Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).

Accommodation

  Existing hotels
Number of hotels Number of rooms
  ***** **** *** ** * ***** **** *** ** *
10 km from the stadium 3 3 3 31 405 198 288 655
11 - 75 km from the stadium 1 1   19 22  
 

Planned hotels

Number of hotels Number of rooms
  ***** **** *** ** * ***** **** *** ** *
10 km from the stadium N/A 2 3 N/A N/A  N/A  N/A N/A N/A N/A 
11 - 75 km from the stadium N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A  N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

In Lvov and its surroundings, within the radius of 75 km for the city center, there are many youth hostels, rest facilities, pensions, dormitories and camping areas, with the sleeping capacity of at least 30,000.

Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).

Infrastructure

Plans for the modernization of the infrastructure
All investments in Lviv will be deployed under the condition of maintaining the unique character of the city, while the level of comfort and quality of public systems are improved. The fact that Lviv is on the  UNESCO World Heritage list largely limits projects to modernize city infrastructure. Nevertheless new bus lines, improvement in connections to motorways, pedestrian subways, general improvement of the street and road system are under implementation. They will be completed whether the city wins the bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 or not. It is estimated that the investment costs by 2010 will amount to EUR several hundred million and will be covered by the city and the country.

Additional transport capacities
Private carriers will be hired to support 200 additional connection before and after the match and transport passengers from and to the stadium, towards the city center and main residential districts. Additional parking lots will be assigned near the stadium and roads will be closed for transit.

Traffic arrangements
There are no serious problems with traffic in Lviv as of today. City authorities do not expect any significant problems that might disturb efficient transport system services during UEFA EURO 2012.

Source: Poland-Ukraine bid to host UEFA EURO 2012 (Phase I).

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Poland Ukraine candidate for UEFA EURO 2012