As 16 countries from across Europe prepare to compete for soccer glory, Poland and Ukraine will join together to host the UEFA Euro 2012, one of the most highly anticipated tournaments in the sport. Over 1 million fans from the European continent and around the world attended the tournament in 2008, and it’s expected that the 2012 will attract at least that number again. All eyes will be on Spain – defending champs of Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup – as they try to continue their dominance in the game’s top tournaments.
All games will be split between eight cities – four in Poland and four in Ukraine – with quarter-final and semi-final games being played in Warsaw and Kiev. The final game will take place in Kiev, Ukraine’s capital and largest city. And although these cities in both countries will be dedicated to the tournament, many tourist attractions await. Monuments, museums, castles and cathedrals are all yours to discover as you take in the soccer experience of a lifetime.
