Attractions
1. The Royal Baths
The Palace of Culture and Science is the highest Polish building and probably the most famous one. It was constructed in the years 1952-1955 as “the evidence of eternal friendship and a gift of the Soviet Nation to the Polish people” from the initiative of Joseph Stalin.
The Palace has 42 floors, 231 meters in height including the spire and there are almost 3300 rooms there. It is a seat of many offices, Congress Hall, Dramatic Theatre, Museum of Technology, Children Palace, Studio and Lalka Theatre, Cinema, Swimming Pool and many others.
The Palace of Culture and Science is a very controversial building for many habitants. Some of them love it and can’t imagine the city view without it and others don’t like it and have negative connotations with it, as it is in some way a symbol of communism. Undeniably it is an integral part of the capital and it would be hard to imagine the panorama of Warsaw without it.
The Palace has 42 floors, 231 meters in height including the spire and there are almost 3300 rooms there. It is a seat of many offices, Congress Hall, Dramatic Theatre, Museum of Technology, Children Palace, Studio and Lalka Theatre, Cinema, Swimming Pool and many others.
The Palace of Culture and Science is a very controversial building for many habitants. Some of them love it and can’t imagine the city view without it and others don’t like it and have negative connotations with it, as it is in some way a symbol of communism. Undeniably it is an integral part of the capital and it would be hard to imagine the panorama of Warsaw without it.
Here, one can not only rest while watching nature but also deepen one’s knowledge of the ideas of the Enlightenment.
2. The Palace of Culture and Science
The Palace of Culture and Science is the highest Polish building and probably the most famous one. It was constructed in the years 1952-1955 as “the evidence of eternal friendship and a gift of the Soviet Nation to the Polish people” from the initiative of Joseph Stalin.
The Palace has 42 floors, 231 meters in height including the spire and there are almost 3300 rooms there. It is a seat of many offices, Congress Hall, Dramatic Theatre, Museum of Technology, Children Palace, Studio and Lalka Theatre, Cinema, Swimming Pool and many others.
The Palace of Culture and Science is a very controversial building for many habitants. Some of them love it and can’t imagine the city view without it and others don’t like it and have negative connotations with it, as it is in some way a symbol of the oppression. Undeniably it is an integral part of the capital and it would be hard to imagine the panorama of Warsaw without it.
The Palace has 42 floors, 231 meters in height including the spire and there are almost 3300 rooms there. It is a seat of many offices, Congress Hall, Dramatic Theatre, Museum of Technology, Children Palace, Studio and Lalka Theatre, Cinema, Swimming Pool and many others.
The Palace of Culture and Science is a very controversial building for many habitants. Some of them love it and can’t imagine the city view without it and others don’t like it and have negative connotations with it, as it is in some way a symbol of the oppression. Undeniably it is an integral part of the capital and it would be hard to imagine the panorama of Warsaw without it.
Architectural blend of socialist realism, art deco and Polish historicism, is controversial since its inception.
3. The Uprising Museum
The Uprising Museum was opened in 2004 on the 60th anniversary of the Uprising. It was built to honor those who fought and died for the freedom of the country and the capital as well as teach younger generations about this historic event.
The Museum uses many modern audiovisual techniques in its expositions. Its goal is to show the fight as well as everyday life during the occupation. The main parts of the exposition are photographs in huge sizes, computers and screens. The planned route guides the visitors chronologically through events. Visitors have the opportunity to get around in the scenery from over 70 years ago and see over 30 thousand pieces of exhibitions.
The Museum uses many modern audiovisual techniques in its expositions. Its goal is to show the fight as well as everyday life during the occupation. The main parts of the exposition are photographs in huge sizes, computers and screens. The planned route guides the visitors chronologically through events. Visitors have the opportunity to get around in the scenery from over 70 years ago and see over 30 thousand pieces of exhibitions.
The Museum is a tribute of Warsaw’s residents to those who fought and died for independent Poland and its free capital.
4. The Old Town
The Old Town is the historical center of the capital and the oldest part of the city at the same time. It was set up in 13th century. During the II World War the Warsaw Old Town was destroyed almost entirely and reconstructed after the War. It is the only place in the world that was in such a scale rebuilt completely after disastrous destruction that have reached about 90%.
There are many monuments and historical places on the territory of the Old Town. Its central part is the Market Place with King Sigismund's Column – the oldest and highest monument in Warsaw from 1644. Another historical treasures localized on the Old Town are: Royal Castle, St. John’s Cathedral and lots of old town houses.
The Old Town in Warsaw is an amazing place – it combines history with modernity. Right next to antique buildings you can find the modern art gallery. It is a place perfect for long romantic walks or sightseeing. It allows to have a rest from the city noise and absorb the uniqueness of Warsaw.
There are many monuments and historical places on the territory of the Old Town. Its central part is the Market Place with King Sigismund's Column – the oldest and highest monument in Warsaw from 1644. Another historical treasures localized on the Old Town are: Royal Castle, St. John’s Cathedral and lots of old town houses.
The Old Town in Warsaw is an amazing place – it combines history with modernity. Right next to antique buildings you can find the modern art gallery. It is a place perfect for long romantic walks or sightseeing. It allows to have a rest from the city noise and absorb the uniqueness of Warsaw.
5. Krakowskie Przedmieście
Krakowskie Przedmieście is a street in Warsaw that is about 1100 meters long and it is one of the most important and most representative streets in capital. It is a part of the Royal Route, leading from the Royal Castle all the way to Royal Baths.
The promenade is for sure one of the most beautiful places in Warsaw. While walking there you can see many monuments, historical buildings, palaces and old churches. One of the most unique and interesting part of the street are modern, granite benches – they have electronic components that play Chopin’s compositions. They add amazing touch to the promenade, creating unforgettable experience.
The promenade is for sure one of the most beautiful places in Warsaw. While walking there you can see many monuments, historical buildings, palaces and old churches. One of the most unique and interesting part of the street are modern, granite benches – they have electronic components that play Chopin’s compositions. They add amazing touch to the promenade, creating unforgettable experience.
6. Warsaw ZOO
For almost 90 years the Zoo in Warsaw is one of the main attractions for both tourists as well as habitants of Warsaw. There are about 4000 animals from over 500 species living in the Zoo, and most of them can be observed in the environment that is similar to their natural habitat.
In the zoological garden live, among others, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, tigers, elephants, rhinos, polar bears and even anteaters, that can’t be found in any other Zoo in Poland. The central part is inhabited by gibbons and lemurs, which can be observed from a special observation deck. There are many pavilions for various animals, such as exotic birds, reptiles, monkeys as well as aquarium filled with exotic fish and even sharks.
In the zoological garden live, among others, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, tigers, elephants, rhinos, polar bears and even anteaters, that can’t be found in any other Zoo in Poland. The central part is inhabited by gibbons and lemurs, which can be observed from a special observation deck. There are many pavilions for various animals, such as exotic birds, reptiles, monkeys as well as aquarium filled with exotic fish and even sharks.
7. The Copernicus Science Center
The Science Center is located on the Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie at the Vistula and is opened since November 2010. It is the biggest center of science in Poland. Its broad offer is appropriate for visitors in every age, from small children to adults.
It is a place for many interactive displays, which focus on different science areas, such as the motion, humans and the environment, civilization, light, psychological and sociological phenomena. What is more, many live experiments and shows take place there and the visitors have the chance to learn about them by taking part. Since 2011 there is also a planetarium, Copernicus’s Sky, where different shows and films about the universe are displayed.
Thanks to its modernity and different topics from all areas of life, the Copernicus Science Centre is an excellent entertainment for everybody, and visitors can learn while having fun.
It is a place for many interactive displays, which focus on different science areas, such as the motion, humans and the environment, civilization, light, psychological and sociological phenomena. What is more, many live experiments and shows take place there and the visitors have the chance to learn about them by taking part. Since 2011 there is also a planetarium, Copernicus’s Sky, where different shows and films about the universe are displayed.
Thanks to its modernity and different topics from all areas of life, the Copernicus Science Centre is an excellent entertainment for everybody, and visitors can learn while having fun.
8. The Palace and park in Wilanów
The Palace in Wilanów is a baroque palace built in years 1681-1696. The amazing park surrounding it is one of the habitants’ favorite place for relaxation and long walks. Nowadays the Palace is also a Museum, one of the oldest in Poland. It organizes many exhibitions, conferences and seminars, educational lessons and workshops.
On the 45 acre park territory visitors can admire many different styled gardens such as Baroque garden, Neo-Renaissance rose garden, English landscape garden and English-Chinese landscape garden.
On the 45 acre park territory visitors can admire many different styled gardens such as Baroque garden, Neo-Renaissance rose garden, English landscape garden and English-Chinese landscape garden.
9. University of Warsaw Library Garden
The University of Warsaw Library Garden is placed on the building’s roof and was designed by landscape architect Irena Bajerska. It was opened on the 12th June 2002. It is one of the biggest (over 1 ha) and most beautiful roof gardens in Europe.
It consists of two levels connected with each other by a stream of cascading water. The garden is also divided into different parts, that are named by the colors of plants that occur in them – silver, gold and carmine. From the bridges and observation deck, you can view the panorama of Warsaw, the Świętokrzyski Bridge and the Vistula River. The garden visitors, through special windows and a glass roof can also peek inside the Library from above.
It consists of two levels connected with each other by a stream of cascading water. The garden is also divided into different parts, that are named by the colors of plants that occur in them – silver, gold and carmine. From the bridges and observation deck, you can view the panorama of Warsaw, the Świętokrzyski Bridge and the Vistula River. The garden visitors, through special windows and a glass roof can also peek inside the Library from above.