OUR COUNTRY POLAND POLAND POLAND our place in Europe POLAND a member of the European Union since 1 st May, 2004 Where is Puawy? in eastern Poland in Lublin Province Puawy a modern town It links modernity with history. Czartoryski Palace the location of a rural residence of noble families, such as: Lubomirski the property of the Czartoryski family since 1795 a museum of Polish national memorabilia a major cultural centre Czartoryski Palace Gothic House built in 1809; Izabella Czartoryska gathered there national and foreign memorabilia. Sybils Temple modelled on Vestas Temple in Tivoli near Rome, the first museum in Poland. Puawy a modern town It looks like a research institute on the Mars, but it is Zakady Azotowe Puawy one of the biggest companies in Poland specialising in producing and exporting fertilizers. There are four science institutes in Puawy: The Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation - State Research Institute The National Veterinary Research Institute The Institute of Artificial Fertilizers The Research Institute of Pomology and Floriculture, Division of Apiculture a modern shopping centre Puawy a sports town a complex swimming pool in the local sports centre Puawy a sports town The stadium Puawy worth seeing Located upon the longest river in Poland the Vistula River, Puawy is really picturesque with the incredibly beautiful surroundings. Kazimierz Dolny a picturesque town beloved by artists Kazimierz Dolny one of the most beautifully situated little towns in Poland its greatest prosperity in the 16 th and the first half of then 17 th century due to the trade in grain conducted along the Vistula River Kazimierz Dolny Since the 19 th century it has become a popular holiday destination attracting artists and summer residents. Kazimierz Dolny From the Baszta, the ruins of the castle and the Hill of the Three Crosses, you can enjoy a panoramic view of a town, which fits in so well into the overall natural countryside and forms a harmonised entity. Kazimierz Dolny is not only well- known for its architecture and history, but also gorges surrounding the town on the other bank of the Vistula River the ruins of another castle in Janowiec Naczw a spa town Naczw famous for its park and healing properties Euro 2012 The three towns, Puawy, Kazimierz, Naczw, are called a triangle, which is supervised by UEFA as a residence centre for football players during the EURO 2012. THE END