47 Places to Visit in WARSAW
WARSAW is the Capital City as well as The Largest City of Poland. This city attracts many visitors from all over the World. There are several attractions in this Capital City. Varsovians gives importance to Culture and Science. Warsaw is one among the top 100 Most Visited Cities around the World. Royal Castle, Lazienki Palace, Castle Square and St Anne's Church are the major landmarks of this capital city. Almost 25 % of Warsaw is covered with Green Space. There are several parks, nature conservation areas and urban forests around the city. Also, one can find green space on each and every street as well as in courtyards too. The amazing fact of Poland is that the entire nation took park in rebuilding the country after it got completely destroyed during World War II. Hence, it is known as ''The Phoenix City''. Best time to Visit is between April and September. Important Festivals celebrated in Warsaw are Cracovia Marathon during the month of April, Constitution Day on 3rd May, International Street Art Festival, Cross Roads Festival during the month of July, Jazz at the Old Town during July and August, International Film Festival, Independence Day and All Souls Jazz Festival in the month of November.
The never miss 10 Famous Traditional Foods of Warsaw are Pierogi or Polish Dumplings, Rosol or Chicken Soup, Golabki or Cabbage Roll, Polskie Nalesniki or Polish Pancakes, Lazanki Z Kapusta i Grzybami, Sledz W Oleju Z Cebula or Herring Fish in Oil with Onion, Bigos or Hunter's Stew, Kotlet Schabowy or Breaded Pork Cutlet, Gulasz or Goulash and Dessert like Polish Croissant Cookies. Shopping Lovers can shop the local famous items like Amber Jewelry from Nowinska Bizuteria Artystyczna, Angels, Dolls, Linen Products, Keepsake Box & Beer Tankard from Galeria Artis, Ceramics from Boleslawiec Pottery, Gingerbread from Centralny Delikatesy, Krowki, Zubrowka, Mead & Ptasie Mleckzo from Delikatesy Jerozolimskie, Barszcz & Polish Beer from Carrefour Market & Sausage from Krakowski Kredens. There are Several Museums in Warsaw.
The 47 Beautiful Picnic Locations in Warsaw:
Must See 47 Tourist Places in Warsaw are Royal Castle, Wilanow Palace, Copernicus Science Centre, Uprising Museum, Lazienki Palace, Sigismund's Column, St John's Arch Cathedral, Fryderyk Chopin Museum, National Museum, Polin Museum of the History of Polish, Kampinos National Park, Zoo, St Anne's Church, Belweder, Kryztopor, Army Museum, Maly Powstaniec, Zacheta, Museum of Warsaw, Copper Roof Palace, Museum of Modern Art, Fotoplastikon, Museum of Neon, Poster Museum, Museum of Pawiak Prison, Museum of Caricature, Krolikarnia, Mausoleum of Struggle and Martydom, Adam Mickiewicz Mausoleum of Literature, National Mausoleum of Ethnography, Lazienki Krolewskie Palace Complex, National Mausoleum of Archaeological Artifacts, Domkow Dla Lalek, Museum of Independence, Earth Polish Academy Mausoleum, Lazienki Park, Palace of Culture & Science, Saxon Garden, Castle Square, Old Town Market Place, Chopin Statue, Multimedia Fountain Park, Presidential Palace, Holy Cross Church, Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, Skaryszewski Park and Warsaw Barbican.
THE ROYAL CASTLE, located in the Castle Square is a Caste Residency. The Royal Castle is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. More than 500,000 tourists visit this Castle. There are several rooms inside the Castle. During the second world war, this Building got damaged and the archaeological department took utmost care while reconstructing this monument. In The Jagiellonian Rooms, you get to see plenty of Portraits pertaining to Jagiellon Dynasty. Apart from that, many Modern Paintings, Sculptures and Decorative Arts can also be seen in Jagiellonian Rooms. Other rooms include The Houses of Parliament, The Royal Apartments and Lanckoronski Collections. Permanent Exhibitions include Collections of Oriental Carpets, The Numismatic Cabinet, Prince Joseph Poniatowski Apartment, Rembrandt's Paintings, Imago Poloniiae - The Tomasz Niewodniczanski Collection. One can know about the History of The Royal Castle from Destruction during second world war till reconstruction. Guides are available to explain in detail about this place and its collections. Opening hours vary during summer and winter time and it is advised to check the timings before visiting this Heritage Site.
WILANOW PALACE, also known as WILANOWSKI PALACE, is a Historical Royal Palace. Baroque style of Architecture can be seen in Wilanow Palace Buildings. The First Museum to be established was The Palace's Museum, in the year 1805, to showcase Country's Royal as well as Artistic Heritage. Several Cultural Events, Concerts, Royal Concerts takes place in The Palace and in the Park that is located inside Wilanow Palace. This is one of the most visited palaces in Poland.
COPERNICUS SCIENCE CENTRE is an attractive Science Museum located on the banks of the River Vistula. More than 400 interesting Exhibits are found in the Six Sections namely On the Move, Humans & the Environment, Buzz! - a Gallery for Preschool Children, Light Zone, Roots of Civilization and Re generations - a Gallery for Young Adults. There are Four Labs inside Copernicus Science Centre namely Robotics Lab, Physics Lab, Chemistry Lab and Biology Lab. Several Workshops take place regularly inside the centre, few of them are Teachers Workshop, Family Workshop, Young Explorer's Club, Thinkatorium and Mini Workshop.
WARSAW UPRISING MUSEUM was opened on 31st July 2004 and it is located at Wola. Attractions here are Observation Tower, Memorial Wall, Monter Bell, Phone Calls from Insurgents, Sten Submachine Guns, Blyskawica Submachine Guns, Krystyna Krahelska Exhibit, B-24 Liberator Replica, Palladium Cinema, Cafe in 1940's Style, Insurgent Room, Print Shop, Insurgent Hospital, Krzysztof Kamil Baczynski Exhibit, Wladyslaw Szpilman Exhibit, About Germans in the City, Section on Soviet, Warsaw Sewer Replica, Kubus Armoured Car and Statue of Jozef Poniatowski Blown.
THE LAZIENKI PALACE is also referred as PALACE ON THE WATER or PALACE ON THE ISLE. It is a Classical Architecture Palace and includes 76 Hectares Largest Park in the City, The Royal Baths Park. Collections includes Royal Sculpture Gallery, Picture Gallery, Gallery of Prints, Conservation of the Royal Collection and Digitization. Other attractions include The Palace on the Isle, The Royal Theatre, The Old Orangery, The Myslewicki Palace, The White Pavilion, Officer Cadets School, The Pavilions, Amphitheatre, The Monuments and The Sculptures. In Garden sections, you get to see numerous collections of various species of trees, plants & flowers. In the sections like The Royal Garden, The 19th Century Romantic Garden, The 20th Century Modernist Garden, Chinese Garden and Nature in the Royal Lazienki can be seen.
Catholic Church, THE ST. JOHN'S ARCH CATHEDRAL is an UNESCO Cultural Significance Site. Founded in the year 1390, St John's is One of the Three Cathedrals in the Capital City. Sculptures found inside are of Duke Janusz III of Masovia, Duke Stanislaw I of Masovia, The Rococo Chapel of the Immaculate Conception and Monument to Stanislaw Malachowski.
FRYDERYK, Chopin Museum was established in the year 1954 and this Museum is dedicated to Frederic Chopin, a Polish Composer. Birth Place of Frederic Chopin at Zelazowa Wola and Chopin Family Parlor at Krakowskie Przedmiescie are the two branches of Fryderyk Chopin Museum.
KAMINOSKI PARK NARODOWY, referred as KAMPINOS NATIONAL PARK, is located at Masovian Voivodeship. The 407 Square Kilometers Kampinos Park was established in the year 1959. Kampinos National Park is an UNESCO's Biosphere Reserves Park. There are more than 16,000 species of animals which includes 2,030 species of Insects and 200 species of Birds. Cycling and Walking are allowed for the visitors to enjoy the greenish environment. Also, one can Rent a Horse to roam across the Park of around 360 kilometers. There is a special track for cyclist, The Kampinos Cycling Trail that runs across the distance of around 200 kilometers.
THE LAZIENKI PALACE is also referred as PALACE ON THE WATER or PALACE ON THE ISLE. It is a Classical Architecture Palace and includes 76 Hectares Largest Park in the City, The Royal Baths Park. Collections includes Royal Sculpture Gallery, Picture Gallery, Gallery of Prints, Conservation of the Royal Collection and Digitization. Other attractions include The Palace on the Isle, The Royal Theatre, The Old Orangery, The Myslewicki Palace, The White Pavilion, Officer Cadets School, The Pavilions, Amphitheatre, The Monuments and The Sculptures. In Garden sections, you get to see numerous collections of various species of trees, plants & flowers. In the sections like The Royal Garden, The 19th Century Romantic Garden, The 20th Century Modernist Garden, Chinese Garden and Nature in the Royal Lazienki can be seen.
Catholic Church, THE ST. JOHN'S ARCH CATHEDRAL is an UNESCO Cultural Significance Site. Founded in the year 1390, St John's is One of the Three Cathedrals in the Capital City. Sculptures found inside are of Duke Janusz III of Masovia, Duke Stanislaw I of Masovia, The Rococo Chapel of the Immaculate Conception and Monument to Stanislaw Malachowski.
FRYDERYK, Chopin Museum was established in the year 1954 and this Museum is dedicated to Frederic Chopin, a Polish Composer. Birth Place of Frederic Chopin at Zelazowa Wola and Chopin Family Parlor at Krakowskie Przedmiescie are the two branches of Fryderyk Chopin Museum.
KAMINOSKI PARK NARODOWY, referred as KAMPINOS NATIONAL PARK, is located at Masovian Voivodeship. The 407 Square Kilometers Kampinos Park was established in the year 1959. Kampinos National Park is an UNESCO's Biosphere Reserves Park. There are more than 16,000 species of animals which includes 2,030 species of Insects and 200 species of Birds. Cycling and Walking are allowed for the visitors to enjoy the greenish environment. Also, one can Rent a Horse to roam across the Park of around 360 kilometers. There is a special track for cyclist, The Kampinos Cycling Trail that runs across the distance of around 200 kilometers.
WARSAW ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN is a Scientific Zoo that spread across 99 acres of forest land. Warsaw Zoo is the home for more than 4,100 animals that pertains to over 500 species. Opened in the year 1928, The Warsaw Zoo attracts more than 1 million visitors every year. Main attractions are 65,000 square feet Elephant Zone including Outdoor as well as Indoor Pools, Hippopotamus House, Ape House and Shark Aquarium.
BELWEDER is a beautiful Palace located near The Lazienki Park. Belweder is the Polish Presidents Official Residence. The construction was completed between the years 1819 and 1822. This stunning attractive Palace was designed by Jakub Kubicki, an Architect. It is also the homes for State Heads. Visiting Higher Officials and Important Guests used to stay in this significant monumental house.
POLISH ARMY MUSEUM was established on 22nd April 1920. Collections includes numerous Armoured Vehicles, Artillery Pieces, Aircraft, Eclectic Mix of Soviet, Rare Gilded Helmet, Hussar's Armour, Western Equipment and Polish Equipment. Permanent Exhibitions are Polish Armed Forces in the Middle Ages, Polish Army at the Time of Renaissance, History of the Old Military between 1576 and 1648, Polish Army during 17th century second half, 1983 Raising January, Early 20th century Paramilitary Organisations, The Road to Independence, The Armed Struggle, Polish Army in the East and UN Peace Mission of Polish Army.
The 74 Hectares LAZIENKI PARK is the Largest Park in Warsaw. It is also known as ''BATHS PARK'', ''ROYAL BATHS'' and ''ROYAL BATHS PARK''. The Lazienki Park connects Royal Castle and Wilanow Palace. In the year 1918, it was officially announced as a Public Park, Numerous entertainments like Music, Art and Culture takes place here regularly. This park is the Home for Peacocks and Squirrels. Attractions inside Lazienki Park are Palace on the Isle, Classical Amphitheater, Stage on the Isle, White House, Myslewicki Palace, The Old Orangery, New Orangery, Temple of Diana, Egyptian Temple, Water Tower, The Hermitage, The Old Guard House, The New Guard House, Stables, Invalids Barracks, Narutowicz's House, Bridge, The Belweder, Ujazdow Castle, Astronomical Observatory and Chopin Monument.
SAXON GARDEN is a 15.5 hectare Public Garden opened for public in the year 1727. The Saxon Garden is the First Public Accessible Parks in the World. Attractions here are the Saxon Palace, the Bruhl Palace, Sandstone Statues, the Great Salon, Operalnia, the Blue Palace, the Church of St Anthony, the Iron Gate, Tomb of Soldiers, Fountain, Marble Sundial, Water Tower, Summer Theatre, Palm House, Maria Konopnicka's Monument and Stefan Starzynski's Statue.
PAWIAK PRISON MUSEUM was established in the year 1965 to showcase the History of Pawiak Prison particularly between the years 1939 and 1944. In this historical place, many educational programs takes place. Notable ones are Generation Janka Bytnara, Polish Underground State & Pawiak and The Ethos of the Polish Underground State.
BELWEDER is a beautiful Palace located near The Lazienki Park. Belweder is the Polish Presidents Official Residence. The construction was completed between the years 1819 and 1822. This stunning attractive Palace was designed by Jakub Kubicki, an Architect. It is also the homes for State Heads. Visiting Higher Officials and Important Guests used to stay in this significant monumental house.
POLISH ARMY MUSEUM was established on 22nd April 1920. Collections includes numerous Armoured Vehicles, Artillery Pieces, Aircraft, Eclectic Mix of Soviet, Rare Gilded Helmet, Hussar's Armour, Western Equipment and Polish Equipment. Permanent Exhibitions are Polish Armed Forces in the Middle Ages, Polish Army at the Time of Renaissance, History of the Old Military between 1576 and 1648, Polish Army during 17th century second half, 1983 Raising January, Early 20th century Paramilitary Organisations, The Road to Independence, The Armed Struggle, Polish Army in the East and UN Peace Mission of Polish Army.
The 74 Hectares LAZIENKI PARK is the Largest Park in Warsaw. It is also known as ''BATHS PARK'', ''ROYAL BATHS'' and ''ROYAL BATHS PARK''. The Lazienki Park connects Royal Castle and Wilanow Palace. In the year 1918, it was officially announced as a Public Park, Numerous entertainments like Music, Art and Culture takes place here regularly. This park is the Home for Peacocks and Squirrels. Attractions inside Lazienki Park are Palace on the Isle, Classical Amphitheater, Stage on the Isle, White House, Myslewicki Palace, The Old Orangery, New Orangery, Temple of Diana, Egyptian Temple, Water Tower, The Hermitage, The Old Guard House, The New Guard House, Stables, Invalids Barracks, Narutowicz's House, Bridge, The Belweder, Ujazdow Castle, Astronomical Observatory and Chopin Monument.
SAXON GARDEN is a 15.5 hectare Public Garden opened for public in the year 1727. The Saxon Garden is the First Public Accessible Parks in the World. Attractions here are the Saxon Palace, the Bruhl Palace, Sandstone Statues, the Great Salon, Operalnia, the Blue Palace, the Church of St Anthony, the Iron Gate, Tomb of Soldiers, Fountain, Marble Sundial, Water Tower, Summer Theatre, Palm House, Maria Konopnicka's Monument and Stefan Starzynski's Statue.
PAWIAK PRISON MUSEUM was established in the year 1965 to showcase the History of Pawiak Prison particularly between the years 1939 and 1944. In this historical place, many educational programs takes place. Notable ones are Generation Janka Bytnara, Polish Underground State & Pawiak and The Ethos of the Polish Underground State.
Interesting 19 Facts about Warsaw:
826 meters long Siekierkowski Bridge is the Longest Bridge of Poland that runs over the River Vistula. The 2 Floors Narrowest House is situated in Warsaw. Local people are referred as Varsovians. Varsovians fought for freedom for 43 years between the years 1600 and 1945. The Tallest Clock Tower in the World is ''The Palace of Culture and Science" and it is also the Tallest Building in Poland. In the year 1747, the First Official Library of the World was opened in Warsaw. The Stage in The National Opera House is the Largest Stage in the World. Because of the Presence of most famous sweet companies, this city is also referred as ''Capital of Sweets''. Warsaw is one of the Most Dynamic Cities in Europe. Until World War II, Warsaw was referred as ''Paris of East''. Poland's Capital City is a Major International Destination for Tourists and it is an Alpha Global City. It is one of the Wealthiest Cities in Eastern as well as Central Europe. Warsaw is the Hub for Research & Development, BPO, ITO and Polish Media Industry. The Stock Exchange located in Warsaw is the Largest in Central and Eastern Europe. Parks occupies almost 25% of the City. Between the years 1915 and 1918, this city was Occupied by Germans. There are more than 30 Theaters across the city and the Oldest Theater is The National Theatre, built in the year 1765. This City's Main Source of Water is from the River Vistula. The Average Elevation of Vistula River is 330 feet above the sea level. First Metro Line was opened in the year 1995 and the Second Metro Line was opened in the year 2015. The other names of Warsaw are Varsovia in Latin & Spanish, Varsovie in French, Varsavia in Italian , Warschau in German & Dutch, Varshe in Yiddish, Varsuva in Lithuanian and Varso in Hungarian Languages.
826 meters long Siekierkowski Bridge is the Longest Bridge of Poland that runs over the River Vistula. The 2 Floors Narrowest House is situated in Warsaw. Local people are referred as Varsovians. Varsovians fought for freedom for 43 years between the years 1600 and 1945. The Tallest Clock Tower in the World is ''The Palace of Culture and Science" and it is also the Tallest Building in Poland. In the year 1747, the First Official Library of the World was opened in Warsaw. The Stage in The National Opera House is the Largest Stage in the World. Because of the Presence of most famous sweet companies, this city is also referred as ''Capital of Sweets''. Warsaw is one of the Most Dynamic Cities in Europe. Until World War II, Warsaw was referred as ''Paris of East''. Poland's Capital City is a Major International Destination for Tourists and it is an Alpha Global City. It is one of the Wealthiest Cities in Eastern as well as Central Europe. Warsaw is the Hub for Research & Development, BPO, ITO and Polish Media Industry. The Stock Exchange located in Warsaw is the Largest in Central and Eastern Europe. Parks occupies almost 25% of the City. Between the years 1915 and 1918, this city was Occupied by Germans. There are more than 30 Theaters across the city and the Oldest Theater is The National Theatre, built in the year 1765. This City's Main Source of Water is from the River Vistula. The Average Elevation of Vistula River is 330 feet above the sea level. First Metro Line was opened in the year 1995 and the Second Metro Line was opened in the year 2015. The other names of Warsaw are Varsovia in Latin & Spanish, Varsovie in French, Varsavia in Italian , Warschau in German & Dutch, Varshe in Yiddish, Varsuva in Lithuanian and Varso in Hungarian Languages.
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