I know Warsaw is not very popular among tourists, because visually it does not look as remarkable as other European capitals. However, we must remember that it was completely destroyed during the war, and later restored. In general, it has something to see, but the choice is not very large, 1-2 days will be enough.
We somehow lived in Warsaw for 3 months. It is a convenient and relatively comfortable city. We liked it, maybe we will come back here again.
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Russian-language excursions
To immerse yourself in the culture of the city as quickly as possible, it is easier to take an individual excursion. You can ask the guide questions, he will show and tell the most interesting things. It is especially important if you are limited in time and have arrived literally for 1-2 days, and at the same time do not want to waste time preparing.
Look at the various options for copyright ex, maybe something will suit you.
Excursions in Warsaw
What to see in Warsaw
Palace Square (Zamkovy platz)
The center and heart of Warsaw is akin to Red Square in Moscow or Maidan in Kiev. The 17th century Royal Palace is also located here. An art museum is open to the public in the palace. In the center of the square is the column of Sigismund III. Nearby is the Cathedral of St. John, where Polish kings were crowned to the throne and all kinds of festivals and ceremonies were held. The ancient streets of Palace Square create a unique flavor of the old city: everything is saturated with the atmosphere and spirit of history. It is not in vain that the Royal Palace is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. More details about the old town.
the entrance is free.
Palace Square for Christmas
Park Royal Lazienki
This is a huge palace and park complex, spread over an area of 76 hectares. The park was laid out in the 18th century on the site of a wild forest that was once a hunting ground. The complex includes a number of pavilions, castles, spatial and landscape compositions. There is a palace on the island (the palace of the last king of Poland Stanislav August Poniatowski), and the Myslevitsky palace in the style of early classicism, and the old greenhouse, and the hermitage, where the royal collection of painting, sculpture and numismatics is presented. The park also houses the Sanctuary of Diana, built in 1822 in the style of ancient Greek architecture. Residents of Warsaw come here to wander the alleys and paths of the picturesque park. And tourists - to admire a miracle with a three-century history: Royal azienki combines the Royal Park of the 18th century, the romantic - of the 19th and the modernist - of the 20th. More details about azienki park.
Entrance fee: an entrance ticket to the azienki museums for an adult visitor costs from 5 to 10 zlotys. One-day passes to all museums cost PLN 25 in summer (PLN 20 in winter). Thursdays - free.
Lazienki Park
Market Square
It was founded at the end of the 14th century and throughout its history had an unchanged form: fairs, folk festivals, and holidays were always held here. Most of the old buildings were destroyed during World War II and have been reconstructed in recent decades. One of the most famous landmarks is located on the square - the sculpture of the Warsaw Siren, the symbol of the city. It also houses the House of Culture, the Literature Museum and the Historical Museum..
the entrance is free.
Museum-Palace in Vilanov
At the end of the 17th century, this castle was built for King Jan III Sobieski. The palace has a long and interesting history: it changed many aristocratic owners, each of whom made their own changes in the architecture and structure of the palace. Elizaveta Sinyavskaya, August the Strong, Jan Sigmund Deibel, Isabella Lubomirskaya, princes Potocki - this is an incomplete list of celebrities who lived in the Wilanow Palace. Now it houses a museum with an exhibition of portraits of Polish monarchs from the 16th to the 19th century. The palace is surrounded, as usual, by a beautiful garden on two levels, with a lake and a cascading stream.
Entrance fee: PLN 20 per adult.
Historical Museum of Warsaw
It is located in the Market Square in the Old Town. It is located in eleven houses and has three old courtyards. Basically, the museum's expositions are devoted to the history of Warsaw. It was opened in 1939. Exhibits in 60 rooms tell about the history of the city and the townspeople from the moment of the emergence of Warsaw to the present day.
Entrance fee: about PLN 9 per adult.
Palace of Culture and Science
It was built in 1952-1955 on the idea of Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin himself as a gift from the Soviet people - to the Polish. It is the tallest building in Warsaw: 237 meters and 42 floors. There are also many institutions: libraries, theaters, post offices, museums, company offices and even the Polish Academy of Sciences. Huge halls for conferences, concerts, performances and expositions, and, of course, an observation deck from where you can admire the view of the city. In 2000, on New Year's Eve, the second largest clock in Europe was opened at the top of the building. Today it is the tallest tower clock in the world.. Views from the 30th floor.
Entrance fee: from 18 PLN per adult.
Views of Warsaw from the 30th floor
Krakowskie Przedmiecie
Krakowskie Przedmiescie is one of the most famous tourist routes in Warsaw. It will take more than one hour to see all the sights of this place. The avenue starts from the Castle Square and leads south, connecting the modern center of Warsaw and the Old Town. Walking along the Krakow suburb, you can see the Kazimierz Palace (Warsaw University, known all over the world), the Academy of Fine Arts, the Church of St. Anna, several monuments and two luxury hotels. The movement of cars along the avenue is prohibited - you can only get around here by taxis and passenger buses.
the entrance is free.
National Museum
One of the oldest museums in Warsaw, yet equipped in the most modern style. Founded in 1862. Its halls contain more than 800 thousand exhibits in 17 different collections. A number of unique galleries will interest connoisseurs of art and history: Faras Gallery, Medieval Art Gallery and many others. The largest painting in Poland is also kept here. „Battle of Grunwald” Yana Matejko. History and venerable antiquity coexist here with ultra-modern lighting and exhibition technology. The museum building is an architectural masterpiece in the Art Nouveau style. The museum is located on the banks of the Vistula, next to the park Na Ksionzhenets.
Entrance fee: from 15 PLN per adult.
Science Center «Copernicus»
The center was opened in 2010 with the support of the President of the City of Warsaw. This institution combines the functions of an exhibition center, an educational institution, a research institute and a testing ground for discoveries and experiments. The idea of combining education, popularization of science and an operating scientific center in one project really arouses interest and respect - this is confirmed by the endless flow of tourists. It should be said that there is no clear route or program of visit: a person decides for himself what he wants to see and what to try. This will be assisted by modern multimedia equipment, electronic signs and, in general, ubiquitous high-tech. Planetariums, numerous exhibitions dedicated to natural sciences and the world around them, a physics laboratory, a robot workshop, thematic workshops, and support for a number of scientific projects have made this place one of the most impressive sights in Warsaw..
Entrance fee: from 27 PLN per adult.
Multimedia Fountain Park
A multimedia fountain is a complex of hydraulic, musical and lighting devices, united under the control of a single system. The park is at the same time a work of art, an architectural complex and an instrument for creating a light and sound show. The construction is based on two huge fountains, the so-called water organ. 367 nozzles simultaneously emit 30 thousand liters of water. The jets are illuminated by three hundred multi-colored reflectors. All this is complemented by an amazingly beautiful laser show. Multimedia fountains on Podzamce are located near the Vistula and the Old Town of Warsaw.
the entrance is free.
Attractions Map
Sightseeing in Warsaw
Apartments in Warsaw:
Sadyba shopping center and big Carrefour:
Lazienki Park:
Old Town, Palace Square (Zamkovy Platz):
Shopping center Arcadia:
Frederic Chopin Airport:
Shopping center Golden Tarasy:
Viewpoint at the Palace of Culture and Science (Viewing terrace):
National Museum of Warsaw:
Historical Museum of Warsaw:
Market Square:
Multimedia Fountain Park:
Copernicus Science Center:
Krakowskie Przedmiecie:
Palace Museum in Wilanow:
The Royal Castle:
Frederic Chopin Museum:
Warsaw Uprising Museum:
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews:
University Library:
Street Novy Svyat:
Unkown soldiers grave:
St. Anne's Church:
Warsaw Barbican:
Lazienki Palace:
