Top 10 things you don't want to miss in Warsaw city of Poland, Europe - Along with some pocket friendly tips
Warsaw being capital city of Europian Country Poland is a very special city and has lot to offer for travelers & explorers visiting it. And when there are so many things, it becomes harder to chose what to explore or what to skip. This Blogpost is an attempt to share some very special places in Warsaw which should be prioritised, although few of things may change as per interest areas.
1. Old Town of Warsaw is a must visit place and excellent experience when you explore in on foot
Warsaw was completely destroyed during WWII, but Old Town was ideally reconstructed.
The Old Town is the oldest part of Warsaw city. There is King's Castle and its surrounding walls were built in the 13th century add a lot to glory of the Polish capital. Most of the area where Old Town stands, was destroyed by the Nazis during World War II. And then this whole space was rebuilt and now in UNESCO World Heritage List. Now Old town is very happening place with interesting restaurants, galleries, churches, parks, fountains and lot more for locals as well as tourists.
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2. King's Castle is a wonderful piece of Architecture in Poland :
When I say most photographed places of Warsaw, that's on the basis of my observation on the internet and other sources I came across while planning & visiting a visit to Poland. The saturated orange building with greenish blue arch on the top is one of the common photograph that signifies Warsaw and it's the Royal Castle which is connected well with various interesting places around Old Town in Warsaw. and the Sigmund's Column is just in front of it with huge open space occupied by tourists and wanderers. Thousands of people cross this place every hour and in this era of digital cameras in smartphones, almost everyone would click the photographs of Royal Palace and the Sigmund's Column and some may click multiple shots from different angels.
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3. Warsaw Rising Museum is a great place to know about World-War-2
The Warsaw Uprising Museum in capital city of Poland is dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. The museum sponsors research into the history of the uprising and the history and possessions of the Polish Underground State. The Warsaw Uprising Museum collects and maintains hundreds of artifacts and these artifacts range from weapons used by the insurgents to love letters — to present a full story of the people involved. The Warsaw Uprising Museum focuses a lot on creation of an archive of historical information on the uprising and the recording of the stories and memories of living participants. The museum is a member organisation of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience.
This is pretty interesting place to visit and appreciate about how Warsaw
The Warsaw Uprising Museum in capital city of Poland is dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. The museum sponsors research into the history of the uprising and the history and possessions of the Polish Underground State. The Warsaw Uprising Museum collects and maintains hundreds of artifacts and these artifacts range from weapons used by the insurgents to love letters — to present a full story of the people involved. The Warsaw Uprising Museum focuses a lot on creation of an archive of historical information on the uprising and the recording of the stories and memories of living participants. The museum is a member organisation of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience.
This is pretty interesting place to visit and appreciate about how Warsaw
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4. Chopin Museum would be a great place for Classic Music lovers
If you like music or following musical trails while traveling, Chopin Museum can be a great place to explore in Warsaw City of Poland.
If you like music or following musical trails while traveling, Chopin Museum can be a great place to explore in Warsaw City of Poland.
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5. Copernicus Science Museum is an awesome place for technology lovers
Copernicus Science Centre is a science museum standing on the bank of the Vistula River in Warsaw city of Poland. It contains more than 400 interactive exhibits to experience & do experiments. The place is awesome to discover the laws of science in a real fun way. Copernicus Science Centre is the largest institution of its type in Poland and one of the most advanced in Europe.
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6. Lazienki Park for a great walk in Warsaw
Łazienki Park or Royal Baths Park is the largest park in Warsaw city of Poland and it's spread over 76 hectares of the city center.
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Łazienki is visited by tourists from all over Poland and the world, and serves as a venue for music, the arts, and culture. The park is also home to peacocks and a large number of squirrels.
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7. Hiking along the Vistula river
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8. Saxon Garden, Warsaw :
I was not aware that I am entering into World's one of the oldest parks which was opened for public. But as I entered and started walking around the Saki Park, I realized that it must be very special. I was not even aware of the name of the park, so opened maps and checked the name. Soon after I read more about it and was super impressed with it's history & how it evolved.
I was not aware that I am entering into World's one of the oldest parks which was opened for public. But as I entered and started walking around the Saki Park, I realized that it must be very special. I was not even aware of the name of the park, so opened maps and checked the name. Soon after I read more about it and was super impressed with it's history & how it evolved.
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While in Warsaw, I saw staying in The Westin Hotel and whenever I got some time free I used to get out and walk around the streets. During one of the day, I walked through the street in front of the hotel which crosses through Radisson hotel and hit Saxon Park. We entered into it the park loved the way whole park is planned with beautiful tress all around, clean paths to walk around, some statutes installed in different parks and colorful flowers all around. Certainly environment is perfect to invite birds of this region. And to take care of birds, there are arrangements of water in the park.
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9. POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews is a museum on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto. The Hebrew word Polin in the museum's English name means either 'Poland' & it relates to a legend about the arrival of the first Jews to Poland.
POLIN museum has multimedia exhibition about the Jewish community that flourished in Poland for a thousand years up to the World War II.
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10. Warsaw Zoo :
Warsaw Zoo can be another great place to spend time around beautiful species on earth.