5 things you should not miss out on in Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. If you are going to visit it this summer, we help you to add the essential 5 things to your visit.

The Old Town (Stare Miasto)

The Old Town is the birthplace of the city of Warsaw. It is not the oldest area since it was completely destroyed after World War II and was rebuilt stone by stone to regain its pre-war appearance. It is a World Heritage Site since 1980. A quick search in Google and you can see a lot of pictures of its appearance now and then.

The Old Town is located between the Vistula River and the old wall that runs along Podwale Street. In the center is the Market Square, surrounded by cafes and restaurants. You can walk its streets with shops and restaurants, visit the Cathedral of San Juan or take a walk of Kings by the Royal Palace.

The Royal Route

Speaking of walks of Kings, you can take advantage of the good weather of summer to tour the Royal Route. Whether on foot or with a rental bike, this is a pleasant walk of about 10 kilometers surrounded by buildings, palaces, churches and monuments.

From the 16th century the Polish Kings used this walk to move from their usual residence, the Royal Castle located in the Old Town, to one of their summer residences: the Palace of Ujazdów, the Palace on the Isle or the Palace of Wilanów .

The walk begins at the Royal Palace and runs through Krakowskie Przedmieście, Nowy Świat, Plac Trzech Krzyży, Aleje Ujazdowskie, Ulica Belwederska, Ulica Jana III Sobieskiego, Aleje Wilanowska.

Recent history

Warsaw was one of the hot spots during World War II as it was one of the world's cities with more Jewish population and also by the creation of the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe. As the capital of Poland was a strategic point for the reception of Jews from other parts of Germany or occupied Poland for their subsequent deportation.

If you want to learn about the darkest passage of the recent history of the city and the country, you can visit the Museum of the Uprising or the Museum of History of Warsaw.

Photo from: Artmuseum

The most up-to-date Warsaw

Leaving behind the past of the city, at present it is one of the European capitals where you can enjoy the most contemporary culture.

You can enjoy the Museum of Modern Art with two buildings where creativity reigns: the old one on Panska Street 3 and the modern one opened in the spring of 2017 next to the Vistula. The most modern can not miss the Neon Museum, a space where all kinds of neon signs are rescued and restored by their owners.

And as for nightlife, the city is not far behind. You will find from pubs and bars from normal to clubs where you have to dress well queue to enter. There is also a great offer of places with terrace and outdoor spaces that come in very well on summer evenings. In Warsaw Insider magazine you will find a long list of places to go depending on what you want every day.

Photo from: Neonmuzeum

Museums and more museums

In addition to all that we have told you, in Warsaw you will find a large number of museums for all tastes.

You can review the most important cultural manifestations of the country from the Chopin Museum dedicated to the life and work of the composer, to the Ethnographic Museum, where a review of the history of the country through its inhabitants and their traditions.

If you are interested in science, you can visit the Marie Curie Museum, where you will learn about the life and work of the Polish scientist. It is also advisable to visit the Copernicus Scientific Center where children and adults will enjoy exhibitions and demonstrations.

And for those who love the evolution of technology, Warsaw also offers several options such as the Museum of Technology, the Museum of Military Technology or the Railway Museum where you will see a real review from the first rudimentary devices to the most current technology.

If you already have everything prepared for your trip to Warsaw, do not forget to change your Euros to Polish Zlotys. You can buy them now and pick them up at your nearest pickup office or we can send them straight home.

Enjoy your trip!