Not only was it great news for Poland and Ukraine when it was announced that their joint bid had won the right to host Euro 2012, but also it was a great boost for Wroclaw as it is to become one of the host cities. Group matches are to be played in Wroclaw's own Olympic stadium, which will be refurbished in time for the big event. Three other cities in Poland, Poznan, Warsaw and Gdansk will also stage matches, as well as Dniepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kiev and Lviv in Ukraine. Krakow and Chorzow have been given the unenviable the task of being standby cities in case of any problems with any of the host cities.
Wroclaw celebrated in style as three hundred children formed the number 2012 in order to commemorate the momentus day. Even mayor Rafal Dutkiewicz joined in the celebrations by throwing footballs around with the partying crowd. The joy was not only that Wroclaw was to host matches, but also it's twin city, Lviv, will also play an important role in the staging of Euro 2012.
Wroclaw, Poland's answer to Venice, is likely to attract a high number of visitors for the event. Already firmly established on the tourist trail, Euro 2012 will only further enhance it's position as one of Poland's finest cities. No doubt, Wroclaw's amazing rynek will throng on match days as fans soak up the atmosphere, an atmosphere which will surely be enhanced by an never ending supply of potent Polish beer and vodka!!
Don't wait for the crowds, go to Wroclaw now and enjoy what is one of Poland's greatest cities. |