Warsaw is the capital of Poland and the country’s largest city with a population of 1,758,143. In the country, colorful medieval facades meet gray socialist relics and new haunts that bring a constant air of renewal. The most important sights you should not miss are:
- Royal Castle of the capital : One of the most representative sights of Warsaw, the Zamek Królewski (Royal Castle) gives color with its reddish facade the Castle Square. Its younger, baroque side adorns the banks of the Vistula River. The palace, in essence, since it has been the home of Polish kings for centuries, was rebuilt at a huge cost in the 70s and 80s. You can now browse the throne room ,Parliament, with its gold-plated Chamber of Meetings, the adjacent palace with its bronze ceiling, which was the residence of Prince Józef Poniatowski, but also admire an amazing collection of paintings – among others.
- Wilanów Park and Palace: A journey through past centuries, Wilanów Park is a puzzle of colorful gardens. It includes a baroque garden, a new Renaissance rose garden, an English-style park and an English-Chinese garden. The Baroque palace of King John III Sobieski, built in 1677 1696, dominates the landscape with its magnificence. Within it houses a museum divided into two parts: the apartments of the main floor, where you will find the rooms where the kings listened to music and welcomed people, and the Polish Portrait Gallery, located on the first floor. The library, the chapel and, above all, the luxurious White Room with the large mirrors facing the windows, is one of the highlights of a guided tour here.
- Museum of the Uprising: Sixty years after the Warsaw Uprising, the Warsaw Uprising Museum is one of the most important sights of the Polish capital. He opened his doors in 2004 at an old tram station to tell the story of the people who fought for an independent Poland. In a cleverly organized three-level space the events unfold in chronological order through personal testimonials, photographs, videos, interactive installations and other exhibits that narrate the courageous as well as doomed war of the local resistance against the German occupation forces – and the almost complete destruction of the city after the Nazis. The photographs of historical monuments before and after, the creepy sounds of machine guns and your passage through a piece of replica sewers of the time compose a vivid picture.
- The Museum of the History of Polish Jews : One of the newest and most well-built museums in Warsaw, POLIN opened its doors only in 2014 – and already won the EMYA award for the European Museum of the Year in 2016. The modern building of copper and glass is located in Muranów, which hosted the vibrant Jewish quarter until the creation of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. The modern building of copper and glass is located in Muranów, which hosted the vibrant Jewish quarter until the creation of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Polin recounts 1000 years of history of Polish Jews and their contribution to the region, but also to the whole of Europe. A story of coexistence, but also of the elimination of an entire population group. The main exhibition unfolds in eight halls, dedicated to separate periods of Jewish history, and it will take you a few hours to shoot them. It is also worth checking out the rich program with travelling exhibitions, films, lectures and workshops that often take place in the museum.
- Laying in the Royal Baths Park: The extensive and beautiful Łazienki Park is a classic Sunday alley of locals in Warsaw, who come to rest on its lush green walks and trimmed grasses (there are certain zones, however, that are allowed to lie down and picnic). If walking around with playful chipmunks does not interest you, the neoclassical Lazienki Palace, or Palace on the Island as it is also known, is a museum with impressively decorated rooms, such as the luxurious Solomon’s Hall and the Bath.
- Chopin Museum: Music lovers will particularly enjoy a visit to the Fryderyk Chopin Museum, housed in the elegant Baroque Ostrogski Palace. Here the romantic melodies of the Polish composer meet the interactive surprises of the 21st century. Among about 5,000 exhibits, spread over four floors, you will find from a lock of Chopin’s hair to digital books and music games. A specially designed ticket with a microchip allows you to choose how much you want to deepen the topic – whether you are a student, artist, or just enjoy good music.
