Siedlce, Poland

Capital City

With just 76,357 residents, Siedlce is a provincial Polish backwater that offers little for most expats beyond bureaucratic headaches. The city's Baroque and Neoclassical landmarks belie its limited cultural offerings - Siedlce has a handful of museums and a few notable rugby and football teams, but not much else to engage those seeking an energetic, cosmopolitan lifestyle. And while the climate is mild, the long winters can be a persistent annoyance. Ultimately, Siedlce seems suited only for the most stalwart Polish patriots seeking a quiet, provincial existence far from the dynamism of Warsaw.