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Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland.
- Lazienki Park
- Chopin Museum
- Copernicus Science Center
- National Museum
Lazienki Park is an enormous park located just a short distance from the Royal Way. With rolling hills, lakes, historical buildings, and gardens, it’s easy to spend a lot of time here. The centerpiece of the park is the summer residence of King Stanislaw August’s summer residence.
Chopin spent his first twenty years in Warsaw. This is where he went to school and studied music. Those with an interest in Chopin may want to spend an hour or two at this museum. Get updated hours and pricing here.
This is an excellent museum to visit if you have an interest in science or if you are traveling with kids. Exhibits include a planetarium, hands on science labs, and more. Website: www.kopernik.org.pl/en/
The National Museum is Warsaw’s main art museum. It contains Polish art plus works of art from ancient Greece and Egypt as well as a private collection of European art. Website: www.mnw.art.pl/en/
Historic Walking Areas. After being leveled when the Nazis left, this whole neighborhood of cobblestone Gothic streets and alleyways, baroque palaces, numerous churches and tiered burghers' houses were masterfully reconstructed…. See ways to experience (88) 2024.
- The Royal Way. The Royal Way is one of Warsaw’s most famous streets. Starting at the quirky Palm Tree, this avenue heads north past some of Warsaw’s most important sights, ending at the Old Town.
- Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) This large, open square marks the end of the Royal Way and the beginning of the Old Town. Proudly standing in the center of the square, on top of the column, is Sigismund III.
- The Old Town. This is Warsaw’s most colorful and photogenic spot. Wander the narrow streets, go shopping, and take lots of photos. This area starts at Castle Square and includes the Old Town Market Square (Rynek Starego Miasta), the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and the Statue of the Little Insurgent (Maly Powstaniec).
- Lunch in the Old Town. Have lunch in the Old Town. You can take your pick from the small cafes located on the narrow streets or one of the restaurants in the Old Town Market Square.
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Warsaw (Polish: Warszawa) is Poland's capital and largest city. Warsaw is a bustling metropolis and one of the European Union's fastest-developing capitals and the Union's ninth most populous urban centre. It has a mixture of new and old in its eclectic architectural mix, and is constantly changing.
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Situated right in the heart of Europe, at the intersection of Europe’s east-west and north-south transport routes, Warsaw is major economic, academic, cultural and tourist hub with a dazzling array of historical sites and tourist attractions that captivates everyone who visits.
Discover Warsaw, Poland's capital, with its rich history, contemporary style and joie de vivre. Explore attractions, articles, activities and more from Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher.
