With the Euro Cup 2012 quickly approaching, one of the tournament’s sites, Warsaw, Poland, rightfully earns its title as city of the month. Not only is Warsaw the capital and largest city in Poland, but it is also Poland’s fastest-growing cities. Nestled between the Baltic Sea and Carpathian Mountains, this UNESCO Heritage site is remarkable for rising from the devastation following WWII when 85% of the city was destroyed.

Today, Warsaw has rebuilt itself as a thriving global metropolis, major international tourist destination, as well as a vital economic, educational, cultural, and entertainment center. The city offers travelers a hub of history, striking contrast of the traditional and modern, as well as a bustling hum of youthful energy and nightlife.