During Euro 2012 in the stadium in Kiev some group matches, one quarter-final and the final are expected to be played. However, there is still the possibility of changing with Warsaw ( in the capital of Ukraine could take place the opening match, and in Warsaw the football world championships)
Lvov
Ukraine Stadium in Lvov is a new object which will be built specially for Euro 2012. At present design works are in the final phase, and according to plan its building is expected to be finished in 2009.
This modern stadium is expected to be the main element of a large shopping-show centre. A capacity of stand is estimated at over 30 thousand seats.
During the European Football Championships in the stadium in Lvov- according to official offer of Poland and Ukraine- some group matches are expected to be played.
Donetsk
Stadium in Donetsk- Ukraine’s industrial centre, it’s a new object which was built in the place where was the old one and also where Ukrainian football club called Szachtar Donetsk played its matches. Works on the realization of project are in progress, and building according to plan is expected to be finished in 2009.
Stadium Szachtar is expected to hold in the stand over 50 thousand people. During the European Football Championships- according to official offer of Poland and Ukraine- some group matches, one quarter-final and one final are expected to be played in Donetsk.
Charkov
As Metalist Stadium is scheduled to be one of the venues for Euro 2012 , the management decided to reconstruct and expand the arena and turn it into a modern recreational and leisure facility. Capacity of the stadium has been increased by 13 000, with final capacity is 41 411. Restoration works commenced in the fall of 2006 and had been finished by the end of 2009. In May 2008, Metalist Arena was the venue for 2008 Ukrainian Cup Final.
Kyiv (also known as Kiev), city of close to 3 million people situated on the Dnipro River, is the capital of Ukraine.
Kyiv is the official Ukrainian host city of the European Football Championships in 2012. On 18th April 2007 UEFA has presented Poland and Ukraine as new host countries of the Euro Football Championships in 2012. Beside them, there were Italy, Hungary and Croatia competed for right to organise Euro Cup in 2012.
UEFA announced Kyiv as the venue of the final match of Euro 2012.
Kyiv population: 2 700 000
History
Ancient Kievan Rus, which reached its great times of glory during the 11th and 12th centuries, was a center of trade routes between Europe and the Black Sea. The city of Kyiv and the power of Kievan Rus were destroyed in 1240 by Mongol invaders and the lands of Kievan Rus were incorporated into Volynia, Muscovy and later, Poland, Lithuania, and Russia.
In Twentieth century the city hit the headlines, when the nuclear reactor at nearby Chernobyl exploded, but scientists generally agree that the city is now safe from radiation effects.
The art and architecture of Kyiv are world treasures. These are the Cathedral of St. Sophia, old section of Kyiv, Podol, stands the Ukrainian Baroque church of St. Andrew, the Percherska Lavra, the Monastery of the Caves, two 11th-century cathedrals on its grounds, in addition to its world-famous catacombs, bell tower, and museum collections.
Kiev - Olympic Stadium
Olympic Stadium in Kiev was built in the 1920s. The last major modernization was finished in 1999, for the European Football Championships another conversion of stadium is planned. A capacity of stand is estimated at about 80 thousand seats. The stadium should gain the final shape around 2010.
During Euro 2012 in the stadium in Kiev some group matches, one quarter-final and the final are expected to be played. However, there is still the possibility of changing with Warsaw ( in the capital of Ukraine could take place the opening match, and in Warsaw the football world championships)
About the city of Lviv
Lviv is the official Ukrainian host city of the European Football Championships in 2012.
On December, 2009 UEFA has confirmed Lviv as host city for group matches of Euro Cup 2012. Lviv population: 725 200
History
Lviv was founded in the mid-13th century by Prince Daniel Romanovich of Kievan Rus in honour of his son Lev in 1256.
Lviv, Lwow, Lvov, Lemberg, Leopolis it's a city of many faces. Lviv was historically the chief center of Galicia, a region now divided between Ukraine and Poland.
Poland control was established in 1349. During this period of time this dreamy metropolis has been a key Polish city. Trip to Lviv could easily be combined with visit to Zamosc, Lublin, Chelm or more fameous Cracow which has much in common with Lviv - they were once sister cities.
Lvivs the most precious treasure of the city was its citizens and multicultural climate.
During the German occupation over 200 000 citizens of Lviv were killed in concentration camps.
After the end of II World War when Soviets had come, Poles was settled down to western regions of Poland or was banishment into Soviets concentrations camps in Asia.
Todays, Lviv is a city of unique old-world charm; where East meets West. With its remarkably preserved Renaissance architecture, gently bending streets and hidden ancient niches, Lviv is a Ukrainian city with a European soul.
Known as the centre of Ukrainian art and culture, the city boasts many of the country’s brightest and best museums, art galleries and theatres.
Ukraine Stadium in Lvov is a new object which will be built specially for Euro 2012. At present design works are in the final phase, and according to plan its building is expected to be finished in 2009.
This modern stadium is expected to be the main element of a large shopping-show centre. A capacity of stand is estimated at over 30 thousand seats.
During the European Football Championships in the stadium in Lvov- according to official offer of Poland and Ukraine- some group matches are expected to be played.
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About the city of Donetsk
Donetsk is the official Ukrainian host city of the European Football Championships in 2012.
Donetsk is a city and administrative center of Donetsk oblast, southeastern Ukraine, on the headwaters of Kalmius River. Donetsk city is a large railway and highway junction. Donetsk has an airport too.
In 1869 an ironworks was founded there by a Welshman, John Hughes to produce iron rails for the growing Russian rail network. Later steel rails were made in Donetsk city. The plant used coal from the immediate vicinity, and both coal mining and steel making developed rapidly in Donetsk.
Heavy destruction in World War II led to postwar modernization and an increase in the scale of industry. Subsequent growth of Donetsk city was rapid and sustained.
On December, 2009 UEFA has confirmed Donetsk as host city for group matches of Euro 2012.
Stadium in Donieck- Ukraine’s industrial centre, it’s a new object which was built in the place where was the old one and also where Ukrainian football club called Szachtar Donieck played its matches. Works on the realization of project are in progress, and building according to plan is expected to be finished in 2009.
Stadium Szachtar is expected to hold in the stand over 50 thousand people. During the European Football Championships- according to official offer of Poland and Ukraine- some group matches, one quarter-final and one final are expected to be played in Donieck.
Kharkiv
About the city of Kharkiv
Kharkiv (also known as Charkiv, Kharkov) is the official Ukrainian host city of the European Football Championships in 2012. On December, 2009 UEFA has confirmed Kharkiv as Ukrainian host city for group matches of Euro 2012.
Kharkiv is a city and administrative center of Kharkiv oblast, northeastern Ukraine. Kharkiv city lies at the confluence of Udy, Lopan and Kharkiv rivers. Kharkiv is the second largest city of Ukraine after Kiev.
Kharkiv was founded in 1656 as a military stronghold to protect Russia's southern marchlands.
Kharkiv town nodal position was enhanced in the later 19th century by opening of the adjacent Donets Basin coalfield, first reached by rail from Kharkiv in 1869. At that period Kharkiv's own industries, especially engineering, grew rapidly.
Today Kharkiv city retains its role as a communications center of the country. Kharkiv is the largest railway junction of Ukraine.
Kharkiv has a major airport. The city is the center of a metropolitan area comprising about 20 satellite towns.
The industrial structure of Kharkiv city is headed by engineering. The wide range of products includes diesel locomotives, machine tools, mining machinery, tractors and other agricultural machinery.
Stadium in Kharkiv
As Metalist Stadium is scheduled to be one of the venues for Euro 2012, the management decided to reconstruct and expand the arena and turn it into a modern recreational and leisure facility. Capacity of the stadium has been increased by 13 000, with final capacity is 41 411. Restoration works commenced in the fall of 2006 and had been finished by the end of 2009. In May 2008, Metalist Arena was the venue for 2008 Ukrainian Cup Final.
