Tourist guide Poland

Poland has had a very turbulent history and is now considered to have the strongest economy of all Eastern European countries since becoming a member of the European Union in 2004. Poland is known for its hospitality; a local legendary proverb says: “A guest at home is God at home”. Poland’s main cities, Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw and Gdansk willingly open the doors of their most beautiful palaces and historic monuments to incentive groups and meeting planners. Poland has vastly improved its accommodation and conference facilities to meet the high standards that international meeting clients now expect. Outside the main cities, Poland offers an untainted ecological paradise, dotted with peaceful lakes, and vast areas of forest and mountains. Numerous activities, as well as unique facilities, make Poland a country worth considering for your meeting or incentive needs.

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Capital :
Warsaw

Main cities :
Krakow, Wroclaw and Gdansk

Official language :
Polish

Currency :

•    Polish Zloty (PLN)

Public Holidays :

•    New Year's Day: 1 January 2011 / 2012
•    International Women's Day: 8 March 2011 / 2012
•    April Fool's Day: 1 April 2011 / 2012
•    Easter Sunday: 24 April 2011 / 8 April 2012
•    Easter Monday: 25 April 2011 / 9 April 2012
•    Labour Day: 1 May 2011 / 2012
•    National Flag Day: 2 May 2011 / 2012
•    Constitution Day: 3 May 2011 / 2012
•    Corpus Christi:    23 June 2011 / 7 June 2012
•    Assumption of the Virgin Mary: 15 August 2011 / 2012
•    Our Lady of Czestochowa: 26 August 2011 / 2012
•    All Saints' Day: 1 November 2011 / 2012
•    Independence Day: 11 November 2011 / 2012
•    Christmas Day: 25 December 2011 / 2012