Countries of Eastern Europe

By Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide

Poland occupies a location in the north of the East/East Central European region. This culturally rich, easy-to-get around destination is a traveler's dream with big cities and small towns tucked into every corner of the country, each with a unique heritage to share.

• Map of Poland
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Warsaw is Poland's capital city and is a thriving, modern destination with a historic core that has been carefully reconstructed to its pre-war state of elegance.

• Warsaw Must-See Sights

However, Krakow is Poland's most popular destination, and other cities in Poland attract visitors from far and wide, too. Look for Polish castles when touring the country - they are plentiful, and many have been turned into museums or hotels.

Polish culture, with its numerous holidays, festive traditions, colorful folk costumes, and charming handicrafts, makes Poland even more attractive as a travel destination.

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Explore the other countries of Eastern Europe by clicking on the following links, which will take you to photos, maps, and travel information about each country:

Russia | Czech Republic | Hungary | Romania and Moldova | Croatia | Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia | Slovenia | Slovakia | Bulgaria | Ukraine and Belarus | Serbia | Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia