1. The idea and implementation of the reconstruction of a trade factory from Roman times in Pruszcz Gdański as a new way to promote the Amber Route Janusz Wróbel Mayor of Pruszcz Gdański

2. The factory’s history The factory’s history 6th century BC – the beginnings of settlement on the area of Pruszcz Gdański 6th century BC – the beginnings of settlement on the area of Pruszcz Gdański Vicinity of a large water basin Vicinity of a large water basin Local center of international trade Local center of international trade 2nd century BC – 6th century AD – period of prosperity, growth of trade 2nd century BC – 6th century AD – period of prosperity, growth of trade Fall of the West-Roman Empire – the end of the trade post Fall of the West-Roman Empire – the end of the trade post

3. Why in Pruszcz? Archeological works on the area of Pruszcz Gdański Archeological works on the area of Pruszcz Gdański 10th century - XIX w. – explorers from the anthropological section of Natural Society in Gdańsk 10th century - XIX w. – explorers from the anthropological section of Natural Society in Gdańsk 1882, 1898, 1909-1918 – important finds 1882, 1898, 1909-1918 – important finds After 1945 – the works were carried on by the archeologists from the Archeological Museum in Gdańsk After 1945 – the works were carried on by the archeologists from the Archeological Museum in Gdańsk

4. The road to the Factory Amber route for pedestrians and cyclists

5. The International Baltic Park of Culture

6. Amphitheatre„Four Seasons” Garden Playground Multifunctional sports field

7. Preparing the terrain to build the factory Preparing the terrain to build the factory Attaching the necessary infrastructure Attaching the necessary infrastructure Two stylized bridges Two stylized bridges

8. Cultural life Summer stage of Wybrzeże Theatre Summer music stage: classical music, rock, opera, operetta, sea shanties

9. Historical reconstructions

10. Reconstruction of the Factory Reconstruction-educational center Reconstruction-educational center Exhibition-conference-logistic part Exhibition-conference-logistic part Multimedia equipment Multimedia equipment A building with a gastronomic function A building with a gastronomic function Reconstructions of residential buildings, live animals Reconstructions of residential buildings, live animals

11. Total budget for the Factory’s reconstruction: over PLN 11 mln PLN 5 mln Priority 6 Regional Operation Program for the Pomeranian Voivodeship for years 2007 - 2013.

12. The opening of the Factory: Spring 2011 We invite you to pay a visit! We invite you to pay a visit!

13. www.pruszcz-gdanski.pl Thank you for your attention!