– perfect city for spending the weekend. It is full of interesting places and attractions. Polish capital the best option for a short trip and a change of scenery, and the prices of the city will please any pocket. During World War II, the city was practically destroyed. Thanks to skilled restorers and builders, modern travelers can enjoy the beauty of Warsaw, a city that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We present to you the most interesting places and sights of Warsaw that are worth seeing while in the city.

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Squares of Warsaw.

Palace Square.

One of the most beautiful squares in Warsaw. It is with her that you should begin your acquaintance with the Polish capital. Its decoration is a monument erected in 1644 by King Vladislav IV to his father Sisigmund III Vasa. And it is here that the main Christmas tree is decorated every year.

Market Square is called the heart of Warsaw. It is surrounded by old buildings with bizarrely painted facades. In the center of the square you can see the bronze monument to the Siren, the patroness of Warsaw, placed there. There is a legend that a long time ago, Sirena came to a small fishing village, on the site of which Warsaw now stands, and stayed here to live. She fascinated everyone with her singing and beautiful voice, and one day a greedy merchant decided to capitalize on her voice and put the Siren in a cage. But locals released her and have been under her protection ever since.

The square is popular with tourists and is always busy. Here you can meet both artists and coachmen ready to take you through the old streets of the city.

The market square appeared in the New Town in 1408. Along its perimeter are buildings restored after the destruction during the Second World War in a medieval style. On the eastern side of the square, the Church of St. Casimir pleases the eye, and opposite it is the only cast-iron well that mysteriously survived the destruction, the appearance of which is associated with the second half of the 19th century.

Palaces of Warsaw

Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is one of the main attractions and a real business card cities. It is located in the very center of Palace Square. Being built in 1618, the castle was completely destroyed by order of Hitler in 1944. It was practically razed to the ground, leaving only one arch intact. It was completely restored only in the 1970s according to the surviving photographs, plans and drawings.

From the outside, the castle is unremarkable and modest. It looks like a large square box with three spiers mounted on the roof. But one has only to enter inside, and the ancient palace interiors impress with their luxury and scope in the early baroque style. Visiting the palace, you will see high painted ceilings, unique sculptural compositions, colorful old stained-glass windows and frescoes that will not leave anyone indifferent. The most beautiful room in the palace is considered to be the Throne Room.

Now on the territory of the Royal Palace there is a museum, walking through which you can get acquainted with collections of carpets and old coins. Concerts and theatrical performances in the style of the 18th and 19th centuries are also often held here.
And every Sunday in the palace is an open day, and everyone can get into it absolutely free of charge.

  • How to get there: metro (station Ratusz), trams No. 13, 23, 26, on No. 125, 170, 190, 307, 512.
  • Address: Castle Square, 4.
  • Working mode: Summer period (May - September): Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 10.00 - 18.00, Thu 10.00 - 20.00, Sun 11.00 - 18.00
    Winter period (October - April): Tue-Sat 10.00 - 16.00, Sun 11.00 - 16.00
  • Price entrance ticket: PLN 22, children under 16 - PLN 1.

The palace building is the tallest in Warsaw and was erected in Stalin's time on the largest European square. Its height is 230 meters or 42 floors. The palace was built on the orders of Joseph Stalin himself as a gift to fraternal Poland from Soviet Union.

The palace was built in the national Polish style, it contains 3,000 rooms, which now occupy the headquarters of various public institutions, firms, scientific institutes, etc. But the most important room is the conference hall - the largest in the country, accommodating up to three thousand participants.

Visitors can look at Warsaw from a height of 114 meters thanks to an open observation deck.
Today, the Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science is one of the tallest buildings in the European Union.

  • How to get there: The nearest metro station is Centrum.
  • Working mode observation deck: Mon-Sun 9.00 – 18.00
  • Price entrance ticket: PLN 15, for students - PLN 10.
  • Address: Plac Defilad, 1.

This palace is the most important landmark of Warsaw, the subject of national pride of the Poles. Every traveler must visit it. The palace was conceived as the residence of King Jan III in 1677-1698.

The building of the palace is decorated in the Baroque style and has a large garden adjacent to it. This royal country residence combines a French palace, an Italian villa and a park estate. During the construction of the palace, King Jan III Sobieski wanted everything around to remind his beloved wife of his native France.

The palace was repeatedly completed, supplemented with various interiors and premises. It is considered a well-preserved architectural monument.

In 1805, the first Polish art museum was opened on its territory, which is still operating.

  • How to get there: buses 116, 163, 180, 317, 725, 742 to the Wilanow stop.
  • Address: Stanislaw Kostki Potockiego 10/16.
  • Working mode: Summer period (April 28 - September 28): Mon 9.30 - 20.00, Tue, Thu-Fri 9.30 - 16.30, Wed, Sat 9.30 - 18.00, Sun 10.30 - 18.00
    Winter period (September 29 - April 27): Mon, Wed-Sat 9.30 - 16.00, Tue - day off
  • Price entrance ticket: PLN 20.

Temples in Warsaw.

It is the main church in Warsaw. It was erected in 1930 and was originally supposed to become the tomb of medieval Polish princes. The cathedral was built in the brick Gothic style, in the middle of it there are tombs in which the writer Heinrich Sienkiewicz, the first president of Poland Gabriel Narutowicz and the composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski are buried.

In the 17th century, the coronations of Stanislav Leshchinsky and Stanislav August Poniatowski were held in the cathedral.
Also here you can see a large wooden crucifix, which was brought from Nuremberg at the beginning of the 16th century and turned into a national Polish shrine, in front of which the Polish kings prayed for victory, going to war.
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist often hosts musical events, and the most famous is the international festival of organ music "Cathedral of Organs".

  • How to get there: tram number 13, 26, 23, 32 to the stop "Old Town".
  • Address: ul. Kanonia,6.
  • Working mode: Masses are held Mon-Fri at 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 19.00, Sun 8.00, 9.30, 11.00, 12.30, 18.00, 19.00
  • Price entrance ticket: free.

This landmark of Warsaw was built in the Baroque style and is located in the very center of the city. The church was erected by decree of Jan III Sebieski and Queen Maria Casimir in 1688-1692 in the style of Palladionism - early form classicism, which is based on strict adherence to symmetry. The project of the church was developed by Tylman Gamersky.

Now the church is different from what it was before the war. Its colorful walls were replaced by white ones. But the tombstone of the granddaughter of Jan III Sobieski, Maria Carolina, Princess of Bouillon, placed in 1746 in the church, restored in post-war years, can be viewed here so far.

Visiting the church, you can see the Rococo organ brought in 1745, as well as 2 tombs that appeared in the second half of the 18th century, Maria Carolina and Maria Josephine - members of the Sebeski family.

  • Address: rynek Nowego Miasta, 2.
  • Working mode: daily.
  • Price entrance ticket: free.

One of the Warsaw churches that were not damaged during the Second World War. The name of the church is associated with the female Catholic monastic order. Also, this attraction has a second name - the Church of the Guardianship of St. Joseph.

This church is the only one in Warsaw, which was built in the Rococo style, unique for the Polish capital, in 1761 at the initiative of Elzhebieta Siniavska. This was the third attempt to build a church on this site. Many of the best sculptors and architects of Poland participated in the construction of the temple. So the altar and the facade of the church were created by Ephraim Schreger, and the sculptor John Plersh decorated the facade. When all the work was completed, Bishop Joseph Załuski consecrated the church.

The most valuable part of the temple is the organ. It sounds every Sunday and all church holidays. Many tourists and guests of the city prefer to visit the Church of Visiting Cards, because once, being a student of the Warsaw Lyceum, Chopin himself played the organ here.

  • Address: ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 34.
  • Working mode: daily.
  • Price entrance ticket: free.

The church began its existence with a small chapel built in 1267, which was later completed with a wooden church. At that time it belonged to the crusaders. In 1696, the construction of the modern church building was completed, which was designed by Josef Shimono Belotto in the traditional Baroque style.

Later, a statue of Christ was erected in front of the temple, who carries the cross. The church was destroyed several times, but constantly restored.

The peculiarity and attraction of the temple is that an urn with the heart of the great composer Frederic Chopin was immured in its column a long time ago, and also tombstones of famous Polish figures are placed on its territory. late XIX- the beginning of the 20th century.

In 2002, Pope John Paul II elevated the Church of the Holy Cross to the rank of a minor basilica.

  • How to get there: tram number 15, 18, 35, 36, metro Świętokrzyska
  • Address: ulica Krakowskie Przedmieście 3.
  • Working mode: Mon-Sat 10.00-13.00, 15.00-18.00, Sun 15.00-18.00
  • Price entrance ticket: free

Museums in Warsaw.

This is a defensive fortification built in 1540 at the North Gate of the Old City. The project of the Warsaw Barbican, crowned with four towers, was developed by Giovanni Batista.

During the Second World War, the Barbican was badly damaged, but after that it was almost completely restored. Only the drawbridge did not survive.

Now there is a museum on the territory of the barbican, which hosts exhibitions dedicated to the history and culture of the city. At the base of one of the towers is a monument to the legendary Warsaw mermaid Sirena.

And after passing through the Barbican, you can see the monument to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 - the monument to the Little Rebel.

  • How to get there: tram 13, 23, 26, 32
  • Address: Nowomiejska, 15/17.
  • Working mode: daily.
  • Price entrance ticket: free.

The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, who is the owner of two Nobel Prizes. This is the only museum dedicated to the discoverer of polonium and radium.

The museum was founded in 1967 by the Polish Chemical Society on the 100th anniversary of the famous physicist-chemist. Visiting the rooms of the house-museum, you can see items related to her research work and personal life. Her famous black dress is still here.

  • How to get there: tram 13, 23, 26, 32
  • Address: Freta 16.
  • Working mode: Summer period (June - September): Mon - closed, Tue-Fri 9.30 - 19.00, Sat 10.00 - 19.00, Sun 10.00 - 18.00
    Winter period (October - May): Mon - closed, Tue 8.30-16.00, Wed-Fri 9.30-16.00, Sat 10.00-16.00, Sun 10.00-15.00
  • Price entrance ticket: PLN 11, concessionary PLN 6.

The museum is relatively young, opened only in 2004. The museum plays an important role in the implementation historical politics. It is the pride of Warsaw residents.

The museum is dedicated to the Poles who rebelled against the Nazis in 1944, who wanted to show that their state was independent, to prevent the return of Soviet power. Unfortunately, the uprising failed to achieve a single goal. During the 60 days of the uprising, about 150 thousand citizens of Warsaw died, and about half a million inhabitants were expelled from the city.

The exposition of the museum is interactive. Visiting the premises of the old tram depot, you can feel like a part of history. Here it is allowed to touch any exhibits, as well as to “call” the rebellious Poles. Every visitor can risk squeezing through the narrow underground passages, provide "help" to the wounded and visit an underground printing house. But the most attractive for tourists is the steel monument, which, like a needle, pierces all three floors of the museum.

From August 1, in a specially prepared cinema hall, museum visitors can watch the 3D film “Miasto ruin” (“City of Ruins”). This is more than 5 minutes of simulation of the flight of the Liberator bomber over the destroyed and deserted Warsaw in 1945. The picture vividly represents the horror and scale of the destruction of the capital after World War II.

  • Address: ul. Grzybowska 79.
  • Working mode: Mon, Wed, Fri 8.00 – 18.00, Thu 8.00 – 20.00, Sat-Sun 10.00 – 18.00
  • Price entrance ticket: PLN 14, concessionary PLN 10. Sunday is free.

This museum is one of the most unusual. It was located in the center of Warsaw in the Ostrogski Palace in 1954. And the exhibits began to be collected in 1934. The museum consists of Frederic Chopin's home in Zhelyazowa Wola and the Little Salon of the Chopin family on Krakowskie Suburb Avenue in Warsaw.

In 2010, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Frederic Chopin, a five-year reconstruction of the museum was completed, after which this multimedia museum today can be called one of the most modern museums in Poland. His collections are so large that they occupy five levels of exhibition space. Among them you can find manuscripts, autographs and personal belongings of Chopin himself.

The museum has an unusual concept that allows you to build your own unique tour. So, when purchasing a ticket, visitors are offered to independently choose the route and profile of the excursion, as well as limit the amount of information that the visitor wants to receive. A special capsule room has been created for children, in which they can travel back to the 19th century, to the house where Chopin was born, and also introduces the composer's music.

  • How to get there: tram 7,8, 9, 22, 24, 25, 43, metro Centrum
  • Address: ul. Okolnik 1.
  • Working mode: Tue-Sun 11.00 – 20.00.
  • Price entrance ticket: PLN 22, concessionary - PLN 13, Tue - free of charge.

Museum of Warsaw.

The museum was founded in 1936 and until 2014 was called the Warsaw Historical Museum. The museum is located in three buildings on the Market Square of the Old Town. After World War II, by decision of the municipal council, 7 more restored buildings were added to it.

Now here, in 60 rooms, the history of Warsaw is told and shown from its inception to the present day.

  • Address: Rynek Starego Miasta, 28-42.
  • Working mode: Tue-Fri 10.00-18.00, Sat-Sun 10.00-20.00.
  • Price entrance ticket: PLN 6, reduced PLN 4, family PLN 20.

The Warsaw Caricature Museum is quite famous and is the only museum of its kind in Europe. The museum was founded in 1978 by the Polish artist E. Lapiński.

The collection is based on the works of Polish cartoonists. But in last years The collection of the museum is growing rapidly, thanks to the works of foreign masters. This makes the collection international.

  • Address: Kosia 11.
  • Working mode: Mon - closed Tue-Sun 10.00 - 18.00.
  • Price entrance ticket: PLN 7, reduced PLN 4, family PLN 15. Tuesday is free.

Streets, gardens and parks of Warsaw.

This is the main avenue of Warsaw, where you can walk for at least a whole day. It is part of the Royal Route, which links the Old Town with the newer districts of Warsaw.

The avenue starts from the Castle Square and goes south towards Krakow. On its sides are the most beautiful churches, palaces and monuments of Warsaw, as well as many restaurants and cafes.

In 2008, the movement of cars was banned on the Krakow Suburb. Now only buses can drive along the street, and wide sidewalks are intended for pedestrians.

  • How to get there: tram 7, 8, 9, 22, 24, 25, 43 to the Muzeum Narodowe stop or 13, 23, 26, 32 to the Stare Miast stop.
  • Address: ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie

Lazienkowski Park, or Lazienki - the largest park in the Polish capital, located in the city center and occupies about 76 hectares of land.

Lazienki Park was built in the 17th century by Tilman van Gameren in the baroque style at the request of the great crowned hetman Stanisław Lubomirski. The park was named Lazienki (“baths”) because a bathing pavilion was located on its territory. In the middle of the park, the Lazienkow Palace stands out - a small residence of the last king of Poland, located on an artificially created island. In addition, an island amphitheater, a small White House (the temporary residence of the king) and a former water reservoir, which now serves as an art gallery, were erected in the park.

Lazienki Park is a special corner of Warsaw. Here you can not make noise, walk on lawns, scare peacocks, catch carps in ponds. At the monument to F. Chopin, you can listen to his mazurkas and sonatas. To this day, performances and concerts are held in the amphitheater.

  • How to get there: tram 18, 19, 36, metro Politechnika, bus 116, 180.
  • Address: ul. Agrykoli 1
  • Working mode: Summer period (June - September): Mon 11.00-16.00, Tue-Wed 9.00 - 18.00, Thu, Fri, Sat 9.00 - 20.00, Sun 9.00 - 18.00/ Winter period (October - May): Mon 11.00-18.00, Tue-Sun 9.00-18.00
  • Price entrance ticket to the Palace: PLN 10, for children - PLN 6.

This attraction is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful parks in Warsaw. Here everyone can admire the sculptures and 19th architecture century. This park is called the oldest in Warsaw. It was founded at the end of the 17th century. Since 1727 it has been open to the public, making the park one of the first public parks in the world.

The garden is designed in the image of Versailles itself. Operalnia is located on its territory - a local Opera theatre for 500 spectators, built here in 1748 according to the project of Karl Friedrich Popelmann.

In the 19th century, the park was turned into a romantic vacation spot. English style. There is a fountain designed by Henrik Marconi, marble sundial, created by physicist and meteorologist Antonio Sheliga Magier and many other structures.

The middle and upper classes of Polish society prefer this particular garden when choosing a place to relax. Here you can also meet many families with children.

The park is located in one of the oldest districts of Warsaw on the site of the former fortifications of Napoleon's army. It was created in 1865-1871 according to the project of Jan Dobrovolsky and occupied about 30 hectares, but some time later it became smaller, since the city Zoological Garden was laid on its territory.

Now here you can admire walking live bears and an iron giraffe. On the side of the alley of Solidarity, an aviary was organized for brown bears. And nearby is a sculpture of a giraffe, installed by the Warsaw Zoo in 1981 as a gift to Warsaw children.

Vistula. IN summer time Numerous artistic events are held here in an open concert venue, attracting a crowded audience.

Address: ul. Ratuszową, Prague Poland

And to Warsaw, you can easily order on the site. In addition, you can easily order a transfer from the airport there.

My trip to Warsaw was a pleasant and surprising surprise for me and added one more city to my list of favorites, where I will certainly return. Many people associate Poland and Warsaw with military events, occupation, communism and concentration camps. But the city turned out to be surprisingly interesting, with beautiful architecture and rich culture. Most of all I was subdued by the majestic castles and palaces with gardens and parks, but of course the historical and central part of the city deserve special attention and walks.

By tradition, for many tourists, acquaintance with a European city begins with its historical center.

The Old Town of Warsaw is a priceless monument world heritage UNESCO and keeps the history of its streets and lanes for more than 700 years.

Acquaintance with the Old Town begins with the Castle Square, where the Royal Palace and Sigismund's Column are located - a meeting place for tourists and residents of Warsaw. Passing along the cobbled streets of the Old Town, we get to the Market Square, where the symbol of the city is located - the monument of the Mermaid (Siren). According to legend,

Dungeons of the Old Town of Warsaw

Dungeons and cellars are a separate part of the Old City, keeping interesting legends and secrets. One of these legends is dedicated to the basement on the corner of KrzyveKolo street, where a creature named Basilisk lived. He guarded the treasures kept there and turned to stone anyone who tried to get close to them. But one day, a smart wanderer showed the monster his own reflection in the mirror, which greatly frightened him, the Basilisk itself turned to stone from what he saw and ceased to be a threat to the inhabitants of the city.

Underground places in Warsaw have preserved the history of more than 700 years ago and the events of the Second World War.

Here are some of their addresses where you can feel the mysterious and ancient atmosphere:

  • Old City Market (28-42)
  • st. Bzhozova, 11/13
  • st. Sventojanska, 8

10 free museums in Warsaw

1. Frederic Chopin Museum- modern, with multimedia and exhibits dedicated to Chopin (his last piano, bonbonniere, mask and cast of the composer's hand).

Details on the website chopin.museum.pl
On Sundays admission is free.

2. Warsaw Uprising Museum- one of the most popular multimedia museums, where you can learn about the city occupied by the Germans and the post-war communist regime of the inhabitants of Warsaw. The museum hosts lectures, theatrical performances, concerts, film screenings (for example, a three-dimensional film "City of Ruins" about the reconstruction of a destroyed city).

Museum website www.1941.pl. Admission is free on Sundays. And at the museum there is a Rose Garden and an open-air gallery, where I recommend to see the paintings of leading Polish graphic artists.

3. Museum of Modern Art located in a pavilion with an interesting design, where you can not only visit interesting exhibitions, but also read books by artists and architects for free.

Museum website https://artmuseum.pl/en
Entrance is free all days, Monday is a day off.

4. Museum of the Palace of King Jan III in Wilanow. Wilanow is called the Polish Versailles thanks to the architecture of the palace and the summer residence of the Polish king in the Baroque style, a beautiful park with many sculptures and landscape decorations, and a romantic garden by the lake.

The museum of the palace and the favorite residence of the Polish king can be visited free of charge on Thursdays, and more details can be found on the website www.wilanow-palac.art.pl

5. Museum in Royal Lazienki- the summer residence of the last Polish king and due to its location on the edge of the lake, it was nicknamed the palace on the island. In addition to the museum itself, I recommend taking a walk through the wonderful park and visiting all the ancient buildings on its territory - the Amphitheater, the Old Orangery, the Belvedere and the Myslevitsky Palace.

Museum website www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl

6. Museum of the History of Polish Jews presents 8 multimedia galleries that tell the stories of the Jewish people, from the first settlements to modern communities.

Museum website www.polin.pl
Free admission on Thursdays.

7. Warsaw National Museum collected one of the largest collections of works of Polish and world art - ancient and modern painting, sculpture, graphics, photography and design. The uniqueness of the museum is the LED lighting system for a better presentation of the merits of each painting.

Museum website www.mnw.art.pl
Free admission on Tuesdays.

8. Museum at the Royal Castle- you can see the paintings of the legendary artist Rembrandt.

More information on the website www.zamek-korolewski.pl. On Sundays admission is free.

9. Poster Museum located on the territory of the Wilanow Palace and offers visitors a large collection of posters and postcards by Polish authors and artists from around the world, including Andy Warhol and Picasso.

Museum website http://www.postermuseum.pl
Entrance on Mondays is free.

10. Contemporary Art Center at Ujazdowski Castle is located near the park and Lazienki Palace. Here you can visit modern exhibitions and creative events, film screenings, and then relax with a glass of wine in the art cafe.

Castle website http://u-jazdowski.pl
Thursdays admission is free.

Chopin's Warsaw

Warsaw is the city of the great composer Chopin, which is reminiscent of even the benches on all the streets in the center. Wonderful benches are created not only for relaxing after walking, but also with the opportunity to listen to Chopin for free by pressing a button.

From mid-May to the end of September, on Sundays, free concerts with the composer's works are held in Lazienki Park, gathering many fans of his work.

You can listen to the famous composer in the main concert halls of Warsaw at the annual International music festival"Chopin and his Europe", more details on the website www.pl.chopin.nifc.pl/festival

For me personally, this will be one of the main reasons to return to Warsaw for the second time and at a warmer time.

observation decks

1. Warsaw University Library. One of my favorite places in the city thanks to the unusual roof topped with all sorts of flowers and plants. Admission is free, and although from a low height you can see the panorama of Warsaw from many angles.

2. Bell tower of the Church of St. Anne overlooking the Old Town - the most popular viewing point among tourists and overlooking the historical part. Entrance - 5 gold.

3. House of Culture and Science– a preserved Stalinist skyscraper and a favorite place for Warsaw youth with a panorama of the modern part of the city, which can be seen from the 30th floor. Entrance - 20 gold.

For a holiday in Warsaw, we chose the WilanowHotel desilva.pl/en/wilanow/hotel

At first, we were a little embarrassed that it is located a little far from the center (about 9 km), but after settling in, we appreciated all its advantages and were satisfied. Cozy clean rooms, a very tasty and hearty breakfast, and most importantly, the Wilanowski Palace with a garden located next to the hotel, which I wrote about above. Even in autumn, it looked fabulous and conveyed the atmosphere of the Polish kings.

And the center and the bus station could easily be reached by public transport day and night. Highly recommend.

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Polish cuisine worth trying in Warsaw

Polish cuisine is a mixture of Ukrainian, Russian and Lithuanian, which is quite logical due to the territorial proximity and historical features.

1. Polish soups- Zhurek, mushroom in bread, holodnik (similar to our beetroot)

2. Polish Pies(dumplings) PolishDumplings - a variety of fillings from meat and potato and sweet costing 20-30 zł for a large portion

3. Polish sausages(kielbasa) is no worse than the popular German ones, and in May the taste is even tastier. And in general, all meat products are worth a try.

4. Potato pancakes(placzkiziemniaczane) - similar to Ukrainian and Belarusian zrazy. Served with sour cream and additives of your choice (for example, very tasty with salmon)

5. Sweet symbols of Warsaw- "vuzetki" and "zigmuntovki", as well as the famous shortbread cookies with jam (kolaczki)

I know that Warsaw is not very popular among tourists, because visually it does not look as remarkable as other European capitals. However, we must remember that it was completely destroyed during the war, and later restored. In general, it has something to see, but the choice is not very large, enough for 1-2 days.

What to see in Warsaw

Palace Square (Castle Square)

The entrance is free.

Palace Square at Christmas

Royal Lazienki Park

Entrance fee: an entrance ticket to the Łazienok museums for an adult visitor costs from 5 to 10 zł. The cost of one-day passes to visit all the museums in summer is PLN 25 (PLN 20 in winter). Thursdays are free.

Market Square

It was founded at the end of the 14th century and throughout its history has had an unchanged form: there have always been fairs, festivities, holidays. Most of the old buildings were destroyed during the Second World War and reconstructed in recent decades. On the square is one of the most famous sights - the sculpture of the Warsaw Siren, a symbol of the city. Also here are the House of Culture, the Museum of Literature and the Historical Museum.

The entrance is free.

Museum-Palace in Wilanów

At the end of the 17th century, this castle was built for King Jan III Sobieski. The palace has a long and interesting history: it changed many aristocratic owners, each of whom made his own changes to the architecture and devices of the palace. Elizaveta Sinyavskaya, August the Strong, Jan Sigmund Deibel, Isabella Lubomirskaya, the Potocki princes - this is an incomplete list of celebrities who lived in the Wilanow Palace. Now there is a museum with an exhibition of portraits of Polish monarchs from the 16th to the 19th century. The palace is surrounded, as usual, by a beautiful garden on two levels, with a lake and a cascading stream.

Entrance fee: PLN 20 per adult.

Historical Museum of Warsaw

Located on the Market Square in the Old Town. It is located in eleven houses, has three ancient courtyards. Most of the museum's expositions are devoted to the history of Warsaw. It was opened in 1939. Exhibits in 60 rooms tell about the history of the city and citizens from the moment of Warsaw's foundation to the present day.

Entrance fee: about PLN 9 per adult.

Palace of Culture and Science

It was built in 1952-1955 according to the idea of ​​Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin himself as a gift from the Soviet people to the Polish people. It is the tallest building in Warsaw: 237 meters and 42 floors. There are also many institutions: libraries, theaters, post office, museums, company offices and even the Polish Academy of Sciences. Huge halls for conferences, concerts, performances and expositions, and, of course, an observation deck from where you can admire the view of the city. In 2000 in new year's eve on top of the building, the second largest clock in Europe was opened. Today it is the tallest tower clock in the world. .

Entrance fee: from PLN 18 per adult.

Krakow suburb

Krakow suburb is one of the most famous tourist routes Warsaw. It will take more than one hour to see all the sights of this place. The avenue originates from Zamkova Square and leads south, connecting modern center Warsaw and the Old Town. Walking along the Krakow suburb, you can see the Kazimierz Palace (Warsaw University, known throughout the world), the Academy of Fine Arts, the Church of St. Anna, several monuments and two luxury hotels. The movement of cars along the avenue is prohibited - here you can only travel by taxi and passenger buses.

The entrance is free.

National Museum

One of the oldest museums in Warsaw, at the same time - equipped in the very modern style. Founded in 1862. More than 800 thousand exhibits in 17 different collections are collected in its halls. A number of unique galleries will interest connoisseurs of art and history: Faras Gallery, Medieval Art Gallery and many others. The largest painting in Poland “The Battle of Grunwald” by Jan Matejko is also kept here. History and venerable antiquity coexist here with cutting-edge lighting and exhibition equipment. The museum building is an architectural masterpiece in the Art Nouveau style. The museum is located on the banks of the Vistula, next to the park Na Ksionzhentsem.

Entrance fee: from PLN 15 per adult.

Copernicus Science Center

The center was opened in 2010 with the support of the President of the City of Warsaw. This institution combines the functions of an exhibition center, educational institution, a research institute and a testing ground for discoveries and experiments. The idea to combine education, popularization of science and a functioning scientific center in one project really arouses interest and respect - this is confirmed by the endless flow of tourists. It is worth saying that there is no clear route or program of visiting here: the person decides for himself what he wants to see and what to try. This will be helped by modern multimedia equipment, electronic pointers and generally ubiquitous high-tech. Planetariums, numerous exhibitions dedicated to natural sciences and the world around physical laboratory, a robot workshop, thematic master classes, as well as support for a number of scientific projects made this place one of the most impressive sights in Warsaw.

Entrance fee: from PLN 27 per adult.

Multimedia Fountain Park

A multimedia fountain is a complex of hydraulic, musical and lighting devices combined under control unified system. The park is both a work of art, an architectural complex and a tool for creating a light and sound show. The design is based on two huge fountains, the so-called water organ. 367 nozzles simultaneously emit 30,000 liters of water. The jets are illuminated by three hundred multi-colored reflectors. All this is complemented by an amazingly beautiful laser show. Multimedia fountains on Podzamcze are located near the Vistula and the Old Town of Warsaw.

The city of Warsaw is spread along the banks of the Vistula, it is the ancient and majestic capital of Poland. Having set out to visit all the sights of Warsaw, and not knowing what to see and where to go, an inexperienced tourist should remember that Warsaw became the capital of Poland in 1791.


This year was significant for the Poles, unfortunately, there is practically no evidence left of that historical era. architectural structures, in the part of Warsaw called the "old town", were built a little over a century ago. Most of them were also rebuilt in connection with the events of World War II.

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It is hardly possible to plunge into the medieval past of the city. Tourists are invited to visit a number of castle buildings, rebuilt and open for free access as art galleries and museums. There are several extensive park areas in the city, a metro network, a comfortable public transport, cafes and restaurants offering various delights of European and even Asian cuisine.

You can view possible excursions and book tickets for them on portals and.

One day excursion

The most popular among tourists are one-day tours of Warsaw, allowing you to see most of the places that deserve attention and take pictures with famous monuments of art and architecture. Unfortunately, not many tourists have an idea of ​​what to see in Warsaw in 1 day.

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During the excursion to without fail should visit:

The Palace of Culture and Science is a 231-meter building, which is a real complex of museums, libraries, observatories and offices. The building was built by order of I. V. Stalin and was a gift from the Soviet people to the Polish workers. The luxurious skyscraper is the tallest building in the city. From the height of the last floor offers a delightful view of the old and new parts of the city.

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The building is available for visitors from 9.00 to 18.00, in summer until 20.00. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the observation deck, located on the top floor of the palace, can be visited until 23.00. admission is paid, during the daytime - 4.76 euros (20 zlotys), at night - 5.23 euros (22 zlotys). The Palace of Culture is the best place to see in Warsaw in 2 days.

The Royal Palace of Sigismund III Vasa - the construction of the palace ended in the first half of the 17th century, the last renovation of the significantly dilapidated walls was carried out by Stanislav Poniatowski, in this regard, in some guidebooks the building is called the palace of this last Polish king. The palace is located on the Castle Square (“Castle Square”), which is also the center of the historical and cultural life of the city.

On holidays, noisy festivities begin on the square, fairs are organized. This place looks most interesting on New Year's Eve and Christmas. You can get there on your own - by renting a bike, using the metro, or a taxi. You can walk around the entire palace with the territories adjacent to it in 3-4 days.

Krakow Suburb is a picturesque area of ​​Warsaw with attractions that attract tourists with their colorfulness, an abundance of souvenir shops and restaurants.

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Here you can buy souvenirs for every taste and pocket, as well as admire a number of architectural monuments, such as:

  1. Chapa Palace.
  2. Tyszkiewicz Palace.
  3. Hotel Bristol.
  4. academy fine arts(many students from other European countries study at the Warsaw Academy).
  5. sculptural compositions depicting Mickiewicz, Poniatowski, Proust.
  6. Warsaw University.
  7. The Krakow suburb is a paradise for tourists, it is recommended to all visitors who do not know what to see in Warsaw in one day.

Market Square - Old city(Rynek old town) - a place for shopping and ordinary walks, attracting tourists also by the presence of an ancient statue of a siren. The sculptural composition was created in the middle of the 19th century by the sculptor Konstantin Hegel (the siren is depicted on the coat of arms of Warsaw and is a symbol, the protector of the city).

According to the author's idea, the siren was depicted with a sword and a round shield raised above her head. A piece of rock served as a pedestal. Modern tourists are offered a copy of the sculpture, the remains of the preserved original are stored in the city museum. The market square is one of the best places, where to go in Warsaw is simply necessary, regardless of how many days the visit is planned.

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If you wish, you can extend your stay in the city and find other attractions in Warsaw:

  • Ostrozhsky Palace;
  • Lazenkovsky Palace;
  • Uyazdovsky castle.

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You can easily find these buildings on the city map, without even knowing Polish and without hiring a guide.

The tour can be planned even in winter. Excursions in park areas or night walks are popular with tourists. The described places are not all that you can see in Warsaw.

Camping

In Warsaw, there are several vast park areas, on the territory of which there are lakes, palaces, art galleries, museums, charity evenings are held, and musical performances are given.

The most popular place for recreation are "Royal Lazienki" - a palace and park ensemble. The central place in the ensemble is given to the Lazenkov Palace, whose majestic walls are reflected on the transparent surface of the lake.

The palace is immersed in green spaces, it is a grandiose building, against which beautiful shots are obtained. A museum has been organized in the palace, which exhibits collections of paintings collected royal family over the centuries.

The decoration of the park are the sculptures of Chopin and Heinrich Sienkiewicz. On holidays, concerts and festivities are organized on the territory adjacent to the palace, famous artists. The territory of the complex is huge, so it is easier to walk on a bicycle.

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The price of a ticket to visit all museums does not exceed PLN 20-25. On Thursday, you can visit all exhibitions and complexes for free. The park is vast, one day is not enough for an excursion, you can’t get around it even in 3 days.

In Warsaw there is something to see with children. When planning a walk, it is imperative to purchase a ticket in Botanical Garden, broken on the roof of Warsaw University.

Night city walk

No less interesting is Warsaw at night. Fountain Park is one of the most popular places for night walks. It is located on the banks of the Vistula, it works in spring and summer, in the autumn season only until the end of September. Fountains beat to the music, all this is illuminated by lasers, resulting in an enchanting show.

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At the same time, up to 30 thousand liters of water are thrown into the air, illuminated by 300 multi-colored reflectors. Entrance to the park is free, many explanatory signs are written in Russian.

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In winter, you can visit the Palace Square, located at the same address as the Royal Palace. At that time, a huge spruce was installed on it, shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow. It also hosts traditional New Year's processions, Christmas carols and other entertainment events. It is better to go to Warsaw in winter, when no other business will tear you away from walking and entertainment.

Museums

The main sights of Warsaw are museums. by the most famous museums cities are:

  1. National Museum. Opened in 1862. Considered one of the oldest museums in Poland. The museum presents over 800 thousand exhibits. A number of halls are devoted to painting and various trends in art. The museum houses the largest painting in Poland, The Battle of Grunwald, by Jan Matejko. The museum is located on the banks of the Vistula, the entrance ticket costs 15 zł.
  2. Palace Museum in Wilanow. The palace of Jan Sobieski, built at the end of the 17th century, is used as a museum. At different times the castle was owned by Isabela Lubomirska and princes Potocki. The museum has a collection of portraits of Polish kings. The palace is located on the bank of a pond surrounded by garden plantings. The place deserves close attention from tourists. The entrance ticket costs PLN 20.
  3. Historical Museum. Available to all visitors to the market square. The museum building is located in 11 buildings adjacent to each other. The presented composition tells about the history of Warsaw. The museum has been operating since 1939. The ticket price is 9 PLN. This is one of the best places to go with the whole family.

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Warsaw is not rich in sights, but still in this city there are many interesting things, for example:

  • In the 1960s, a building was built in Warsaw, 1.5 kilometers long, called the building "Beijing". The house consists of 22 two high-rise buildings, combined with each other, which occupies, in general, 88 thousand square meters. Up to 7 thousand people live in the building. The house is the pride of the Poles and one of the attractions that attract tourists. There is no second such high-rise building in all of Poland.
  • The residential building located on Warsaw's Golden Street is one of the tallest residential buildings in the European Union. Its height reaches 192 meters, the area is 72 thousand square meters, the living quarters are located on 52 floors. The building was designed by an American architect, Daniel Liebeskind.
  • A skyscraper built in 1908 has been preserved in Warsaw. The building, 51.5 meters high, was intended for the Polish Telephone Joint Stock Company.
  • The tail of a mermaid (siren), whose sculpture is installed in the market square (old town), is considered magical. The person who stroked him has wishes come true. All tourists rush to see the mermaid.
  • Warsaw is the only Polish city that has a metro.
  • There are 66 universities and various educational institutions in Warsaw.
  • Sweets produced at the oldest caramel factory in Europe are famous all over the world.
  • There is not a single circus in the city, but there are many theaters, the locations of which are indicated on the map.
  • One of the streets is named after Winnie the Pooh (here you need to make a note - "I'll look with a child", children under 10 years old will be delighted).

A tired tourist is invited to taste the famous Polish soup with sausages, as well as stewed vegetables. Poles are big fans of mushrooms and berries, many residents of Warsaw specially go out of town to look for them in the forest and then harvest them for the winter.

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Poles consider Warsaw to be a rather noisy city, but in reality it is not. The capital is full of secluded places. Compared to other European capitals, Warsaw is a deep province, but at the same time it is not deprived of the attention of many tourists who prefer slow walks to noisy entertainment. The map of Warsaw is full of such places.