Warsaw Travel Guide
Travel to Warsaw - Vibrant Capital of Poland
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Warsaw is Poland’s capital as well as its largest city. It is located on the Vistula River and is now a vibrant, buzzing cosmopolitan city. It’s a city influenced by both Western and Eastern European culture and has everything you expect from a big city, from historical buildings to museums and exciting nightlife. Warsaw is a city that’s had a makeover like no other and it’s definitely not to be missed off of any travelers’ itinerary.
Warsaw was first developed into a town in the mid-fourteenth century then in 1596 when it became a capital it grew in prosperity but during the second world war the city was a scene of total destruction with a Nazi assault on the city. Then in August 1944, the whole population participated in the Warsaw Uprising, an attempt to liberate the city and ensure the emergence of an independent Poland. However, their attempt failed. The city then was destroyed leaving very few inhabitants and it took ten years to rebuild the city afterwards.
Attractions in Warsaw
Museums are rife in Warsaw and they’re a major attraction, from the National Museum to the very apt Warsaw Uprising Museum which is certainly not to be missed if you want to learn more about this fascinating city’s history.
For a sobering look into Warsaw’s history visit the numerous churches in the city or take a walking tour of the former Jewish ghetto and the former Jewish district.
There are also palaces and castles in abundance in the city, for example Ujazdów Castle with its colourful history and Radziwiłł Palace, the official residence of the president. With so much to do you’ll be spoiled for choice and will find it hard to leave this intriguing city.
Activities in Warsaw
There are several walking tours of the city and its attractions that you can join in Warsaw for an informative insight into the city’s history and culture. Or explore the city in your own time and visit antiques shops and markets before grabbing something to eat in one of the numerous bars and restaurants such as Bar Krokiecik which serves traditional Polish food for you to try.
Then in the evening you may choose to catch a Jewish inspired performance at Teatr Zydowski before sampling Warsaw’s eclectic nightlife by visiting one of the numerous clubs including Paparazzi, a trendy bar and cocktail lounge or Stodola, one of Warsaw’s biggest and longest running clubs.
Relaxing
Relax in Warsaw at one of its numerous parks. There’s the Łazienki Royal Gardens where you can see the Palace on Water, the Old Orangery and the amphitheatre or the Saski Garden where you will find the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. For the largest park in Warsaw go to Skaryszewski Park or if you fancy a quick drink to relax then Field of Mokotów Park has pubs there as well as a pond and it’s very popular with the local youth.
Getting Around
It is easy to get around Warsaw due to its extensive network of tram, bus and metro lines, all of which are operated by Zarząd Transportu Miejskiego. The services are frequent and reliable and there are even night buses from the city centre to major suburbs within the city. Taxis are also readily available in Warsaw or you can hire a car. There are also three railway stations with intercity lines. These are Western Warsaw Station (Zachodnia), Central Warsaw Station (Centralna), and Eastern Warsaw Station (Wschodnia).
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