Must See Places in Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw is a city rich in history and architecture. It was once the capital of Poland, and it still maintains a strong Polish identity. The city was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt after the war, and its streets are filled with buildings from all eras.
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Old Town Market Square
The center and oldest part of the Old Town of Warsaw. This square is surrounded by old houses from the 16th to 19th centuries with interiors from various periods.
Kanonia Square
Kanonia Square is a place rich in history and architecture. It's also just a few minutes from the center of Warsaw, so it's an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
Plac Zamkowy (Castle Square)
This square is a popular meeting place for tourists and locals and a historic square in front of the Royal Castle.
New Town
This is a neighborhood from the 15th century. Located north of the Old Town and is connected to it by ulica Freta, which begins at the Warsaw Barbican.
New Town Square
The Old Town Market Place in Warsaw is one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. It was formed before 1408, as the main square of the Warsaw New Town.
Marie Curie
A statue celebrating Marie Curie, a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first person honored with two Nobel Prizes, one in physics and one in chemistry.
Praga Cathedral
Praga Cathedral is the oldest church in Warsaw, Poland. It was built in the 11th century by King Bolesław and it’s located in the east part of Warsaw (Praga).
Koneser
In the heart of Warsaw, Poland, Praga Koneser Center is a complex of cultural, residential, office, and entertainment facilities located on the premises of the former Warsaw Vodka Factory.
Palace of Culture and Science
The Palace of Culture and Science is a high-rise building in central Warsaw, Poland. It was designed by Polish architects and was built between 1952 and 1955.
Food
You can't explore a city without trying their authentic cuisine. From dumplings, Borsch, Źurek, Chlodnik to Pierogi. There are a lot of choices to try!