This document provides an overview of cultural, geographic, historical, and other landmarks in Poland. It discusses notable cathedrals, monasteries, mountains, and cities. Examples of traditional Polish food and sports are given. Festivals such as the Krakow Film Festival are also mentioned. Recent events that had major impacts on Poland like foreign debt levels, trade agreements, the death of Pope John Paul II, and upcoming sporting events are briefly outlined.

2. Cultural Landmarks
 1. Wawel Cathedral: most Polish kings are buried
here
 2. Skalka Sanctuary: Poland’s second holiest shrine
 3. Tyneic Abbey: hilltop monastery fortress

3. Geographic Landmarks
 1. Carpathian Mountains
 2. Sudeten Mountains
 3. SmoczaJama (Dragon’s Den) a limestone cave

4. Historical Landmarks
 1. Krakow, Poland’s ancient capital.
 2. St. Mary’s Basilica, very beautiful brick, gothic
church.
 3. Wawel Castle, gothic castle, and a big
Tourist attraction

5. Food
 Bigos, also known as “hunter’s stew”
 Consists of many types of vegetables and meats, no
one recipe for it, may
include, ham, bacon, veal, sausage, tomatoes, hone
y, mushrooms

6. Sports
 Fencing is very popular in Poland.

7. Traditions/Festivals
 Krakow Film Festival
 Dedicated to all types of films, including;
documentary, animations, and other short films

8. Current Events
 1. July 1980- Polish foreign debt was $20 billion, and
attempted to increase meat prices even more.
 2. December 21, 1992- signed into the Central
European Free Trade Agreement.
 3. April 2, 2005- death of Pope John Paul II.
 4. June 8- July 1 the Euro Cup will be taking place in
Poland.