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Warsaw Bucket List: Amazing Places to Visit in Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw is Poland’s capital, and it is the pulsating heart of the country. Although the city has an eclectic and vibrant cultural space that helps attract new business to the city, the city is also known for its history. Many things are waiting for you to explore in the city. Some of the top things to do in Warsaw are listed below:
Top 15 things to do in Warsaw
Go sightseeing at the Old Town
Visiting here is one of the top things to do in Warsaw, and you will surely enjoy the genuine monuments and new architecture here.
The fascinating thing about Warsaw’s old town is that almost nine-tenths of the city was wiped out in the 20th century before it was rebuilt, earning it Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Status.
Some of the things to do here are to explore the passageways, churches, burgher houses, and you can also visit the canon square, triangular plaza, St John’s arch cathedral, and so on.
Go on a stroll along the royal route.
Trakt Krolewski, also called the royal route, is the most beautiful part of the city. It encompasses five connecting streets where you will see culturally important buildings and monuments.
This is the best thing to do after exploring the old town, and you will get to see the Church of St Anne, Nicolaus Copernicus monument, great bars and cafes, and many more on this tour.
Have fun at Lazienki Park
The park is the largest in Warsaw, and visiting here is among the top things to do in Warsaw. The park was once a royal bath before it was turned into a park, and it covers up to 76 hectares of land.
The park features pavilions, palaces, amphitheater, orangeries, planetarium, water features, monuments of national standing, and much more waiting to explore them. The highlight of the park is the monument of Frederic Chopin.
Learn about history at the Warsaw uprising museum
This museum is located on the former tramway power station in the Wola district, and this is the best place to visit if you want to learn more about Poland’s history.
The museum uses multimedia design to replicate the uprising atmosphere, and you will get to relive the history of the uprising while you are here.
The museum’s highlight is that you will get to listen to the participants’ memories in the uprising and see different footage collected by the insurgents during the uprising. The museum is closed on Tuesday, and you should plan your trip to visit here.
Visit the Royal Castle
The castle is situated at the entrance of Old Town, this has been the seat of Polish monarchs for hundreds of years, and you will be mesmerized by its 90m façade of the Mannerist and Baroque castle.
The castle was turned into a museum after the reconstruction in 1980. You will get to visit the apartments of the 16th century King Sigismund II Augustus and the House of Parliament.
You will also love the collection of paintings from the 16th to the 18th century.
Visit Copernicus Science Center
This is Poland’s top science museum, and it was opened in 2010. It homes more than 400 interactive exhibits across the six zones, tackles a different field from the Roots of Civilization to the light zone, which investigates the nature of light, such as the world in Motion section, where you will get to try out an earthquake simulator and many more.
At the center, you can also check out the webcams filled with footage directly from a falcon’s nest, located at the palace of culture and science, and the gorilla enclosure at Warsaw zoo.
Stroll along the Wisla (Vistula) River
The riverbank has recently turned into a hotspot for both tourists and locals. The highlight of the riverbank is the new beach and café space, which hosts several concerts called Miejskie granie, where Poland’s best young musicians perform, free to watch. There is also a cinema, outdoor theater, cafes, and bars that you can visit here.
Go sightseeing at Lazienki Palace
This is an artificial island found in the lake at Lazienki Park, and it was built in the 18th century by King Stanislaw II Augustus. This palace was once a Baroque bathing pavilion for Count Stanislaw Herakliusz Lubomirski.
Visiting here is one of the top things to do in Warsaw, and you are going to love the lavishly decorated salons on the ground floor. You will see stunning paintings at the lower and upper galleries, where you will see the stunning King’s cabinet and bedchambers.
Explore the Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLINS)
This is a newly opened, vibrant, and interactive museum which also served as the cultural center that organizes various debates, workshops, temporary events, and lectures.
The museum’s highlight is the main exhibition, which displays a thousand years old history of the Jews in Poland. The museum is also located in the center of the former Jewish ghetto of World War II.
Visit the National Museum in Warsaw
This is the biggest museum in Warsaw and Poland, and it homes a huge assortment of historical artifacts from many eras and places. You will love the collection of antiquities here, which comprises more than 11,000 Egyptian, Roman, and Greek pieces.
The museum’s highlight is the Faras Gallery, and you will get to see collections of Polish Medieval art from the 14th and 15th centuries, which are produced for churches and cathedrals. There are also arts from the Early Modern Age and the 19th century that you will see here.
Have a panoramic view of the Taras Widokowy na Stare Miasto
You will get a vantage point over the city at St Anne’s Church standalone bell tower. The tower is located at the edge of the Old Town with regal Baroque architecture.
If you can hike up the 147 steps of this tower, you will be rewarded with a bird’s eye view and panoramic view of the Castle Square, Castle, the Old Town to the north, and Krakowskie Przedmiescie to the south.
Explore the Old Town marketplace
This is the most historic part of the Old Town, and it is enveloped by tall Renaissance and Baroque merchant’s houses. And it was the epicenter of commercial life in Warsaw.
This square was rebuilt after it was bombed down by Luftwaffe and then by the Germans, and it also includes strange but stunning vertical extensions that cap some of the houses.
This is a perfect place to go people-watching in the summer, and the marketplace also features a mermaid figure on the fountain in the center that has a significant meaning to the natives.
Try out the best chocolate in Poland
The finest chocolate you can get your hands on in Poland is made in the Wedel factory, located in Praga district.
You can go on a tour of this factory where you will get to sample this delicious chocolate. The factory also homes a gift shop and trademark café where you will try out great coffee and hot chocolate, and sweet treats are made with the chocolate.
Get a mind-blowing view of the city from the Palace of Culture and Science.
This castle stands at 237m, making it the tallest building in Poland. It houses four theatres, two museums, multi-screen cinema, government offices, a Congress hall, academic institutions, and private companies.
The highlight of this attraction is the observation terrace, which is found on the 30th floor, where you will get to see a scenic view of the city.
Visit Wilanow Palace
This is among the most prominent monuments in Poland, and it represents what Poland looks like before the 18th century. The palace was built for King John III Sobieski to live in before it was owned by private families after his death, which changed the palace’s look.
The palace is now a museum that houses the country’s artistic and royal heritage, and it also hosts many festivals, including the summer concerts in the garden.
Warsaw is a historic place in Poland with many monuments and palaces to explore. You will be mesmerized by its old town and many attractions in this city.
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