Warsaw, the capital city of Poland, is a vibrant and dynamic destination with a rich history and culture. From historical landmarks to lively markets, there are countless things to see and do in this bustling city. Here are the top 10 activities to add to your Warsaw itinerary:
The Museum of the History of Polish Jews opened its doors to the public in April 2013. It currently functions as a cultural and educational center with a rich cultural program, including temporary exhibitions, films, debates, workshops, performances, concerts, lectures and much more. The Core Exhibition, presenting the thousand-year history of Polish Jews, opened on October 28, 2014. Formally f... Read More
Back in the 1990s, Polish Radio began organizing outdoor science and culture themed picnic events, where families could come and try fun hands-on experiments that demonstrated the laws of the universe in simple, tangible terms. The popularity of these eventually grew into a permanent complex of scientific displays, opened in 2010 and aiming to get absolutely everyone enthusiastic about science. ... Read More
Lazienki Park must be the loveliest, most enchanting city park in Europe. Right in the heart of the city, just south of the Old Town and Royal Route, it was once a country estate outside Warsaw's city walls. Its name, 'Royal Baths Park', comes from the bathing pavilion once located here. The estate was acquired and redesigned by the last Polish king, Stanislaw August Poniatowski, in the mid-18th c... Read More
At The Polish Vodka Museum you can learn about the 500-year-long history of the spirit, have a delicious meal and a drink. You can also learn about the principles of serving vodka and how to pair it with other dishes. After the visit you are bound to look at this well-known and popular around the world spirit in a different way. The museum is located in a historic rectification (distillat... Read More
Multimedia Fountain Park is located in an enchanting place, near the Old Town and the Vistula. Up to 30 thousand litres of water a minute stream out of 367 nozzles. The streams are lit with colourful light from nearly 300 LED reflectors. In time intervals, impressive laser animations appear on the mist from nebulised water. In front of spectators' eyes, the Mermaid climbs down the monument, s... Read More
An undoubtedly controversial icon of Warsaw, the Palace of Culture and Science was presented to the Polish people as a gift from Stalin in the 1950s. Since its opening, it has been hated, tolerated and eventually grudgingly accepted as part of the city landscape and part of city history. While many Varsovians may have wanted to pull it down as soon as Stalin's influence began to wane, it has now t... Read More
Warsaw's exquisitely reconstructed Old Town (locally called Starowka) is peaceful, quaint and picturesque, with narrow cobbled streets, colourful façades and archways leading the curious explorer into courtyards and back alleys. A whole afternoon could be spent wandering this winding maze and discovering all its nooks and crannies. As you leave traffic and modernity behind at Plac Zamkowy (Castl... Read More
The 1944 Warsaw Uprising and subsequent destruction of the city are central to modern Warsaw's identity. The entire city, rebuilt with loving accuracy by its citizens with the help of old paintings, sketches and plans, stands today as a monument to the heroism of those who defended Warsaw against the German occupier, and the will of a people that has never given up struggling. While the city wa... Read More
The Royal Garden of Light is an autumn and winter exhibition (open 7 days a week), that brightens up the garden surrounding Wilanów Palace. Thousands of colourful diodes have been arranged in a way that reflects the Baroque plant shapes and patterns. This is a must-see attraction for the approaching cold and dark evenings, for both children and adults. The Royal Garden of Light is open every day... Read More
WPT1313 tours are blending into hip and modern way of touring foreign cities. Friendly guides drive you around Warsaw in iconic Polish retro cars from the ’80 – Fiats 125p, Fiat 126p “Toddler” and “cucumber” bus Jelcz 043. During the tours, our guides take you to the most famous spots in Warsaw. The tours can be flexible according to your interests, age, and moo... Read More