Poland can be proud of its culture. Asking a foreigner about famous Poles, we would often hear names such as Fryderyk Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki, Wisława Szymborska, Czesław Miłosz. However, the list is virtually limitless. Let us not forget about Polish pianists, conductors, poster creators, filmmakers... Krystian Zimmerman, Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Kieślowski, Tateusz Kantor all these names speak for themselves. Owing to the riches of culture Poland is famous all over the world.

 If you would like to find out more about Polish history and culture, you might like to visit some of the following sites:

• The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

• Polish Culture

• History of Poland

And if you would like to taste Polish culture while still in the UK - check Polish Cultural Institute for the latest events in your area.