Both Eastern and Western
Europe have influenced the culture and history
of Poland. It is a country where traditional
villages and medieval towns contrast with
modern cities. Festivals and religious celebrations
take place throughout Poland. Cultural events
include a theatre review held in Warsaw
in January and The Polish Film Festival
held in Gdynia in November. Popular tourist
destinations during the Summer include lakes,
mountains and the beaches on the Baltic
coast.
Getting
There: Visitors can use the road and rail links
between Poland and the countries that it borders.
The main airport is Frederic Chopin in Warsaw
and ferries sail between Polish ports and countries
with coastlines on the Baltic Sea.
