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Warsaw Travel Guide: Reviews, photos, & videos
Often referred to as the “phoenix city” due to its ability to rise from the ashes of tragedy, Warsaw – the capital and largest city in Poland – was completely destroyed during World War II. Although some of the destruction and devastation from that time period can still be seen, what the heroic citizens of Poland rebuilt their prize city into is a gorgeous and bustling city full of architectural magnificence. Located along the Vistula River about 230 miles from the Baltic Sea, Warsaw is the 8th largest city in the European Union with an estimated population around 2.7 million in the metropolitan area.
A visit to the Centrum area will likely provide most curious travelers with a handful of attractions and some primes Warsaw real estate as well as the location of Warsaw’s gorgeous Old Town. Take one of the many walking tours offered in the Old Town and learn all about the drastic rebuilding efforts that took place after World War II. Then take advantage of a priceless photo op in front of the Zamek Królewski – or the Royal Castle. After admiring the architecture, a leisurely stroll through the Saxon Garden – Warsaw’s oldest public park – is a perfect close to an afternoon. And for a truly unique experience, head over to the Chopin Monument in the Royal Baths Park and enjoy a free concert from a classically trained pianist (only in the summer though). Interested in the theater? Well, Warsaw is home to over 30 major theatres scattered throughout the city including the Grand Theatre (built in 1778) and the National Theatre (founded in 1765.) Or head over to the National Philharmonic Hall to hear some of the finest opera in all of Europe. And for those interested in learning more about the atrocities committed in Warsaw during WWII, explore Pawiak – which used to be an infamous Gestapo Prison and is now the revered Mausoleum of Memory of Martyrdom and the Pawiak museum. Come witness how this phoenix city truly rose from the ashes.
