Castle Square – the historic square which is sat in front of
the Royal Castle. It’s a popular meeting place for tourists and is lined with
other famous landmarks and cute cafes and eateries.
Royal Castle – Poland’s
version of Buckingham Palace, located on the edge of the Old Town, take some
time to wonder, people watch and admire the Polish architecture.
Barbican – one of the
last remaining relics which separated the Old Town from the New Town - make sure you stop off when passing
through.
Monument to the
Warsaw Rising – this impressive monument remembers when the Poles fought back
again the Nazis. It is vast and continues along the Supreme Court building
showing both history and Polish culture.
Saxon Gardens: Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier - Inside the Saxon Gardens, the remnants of the Saxon
Palace, which was destroyed during WWII, shelters the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier. The guard is changed every hour, and groups of soldiers marching back
and forth between the tomb and the Palace are a regular sight, though the big
event is the ceremonial changing of the guard that takes place every Sunday at
noon.
St Anne’s church – located in the historic center of Warsaw,
it is one of Poland’s most notable churches. Have a wonder inside and climb the
tower to see the great view from above.
Church of the Holy Cross – opposite the Warsaw University
campus lays this famous Baroque church in Warsaw. If you are into History of
Art, this church is well worth a visit.
Party boat – Ask any taxi driver in Warsaw to take you to
the party on the river bank and he’ll know what you are talking about. We had
no idea where to go so ended up jumping in a taxi and asking “ take us to a
good party?!” and we ended up getting plonked on the river bank. Littered with
about 5 bars, plus a massive boat, there is something on offer for everyone.
The boat contains a small bar but is mainly a massive dance floor, with planks
leading off the boat to the multiple bars, all playing different music and
offering a variety of beverages. Always busy plus you are guaranteed a good
night, but do not make the error of wearing heels – it is definitely a flat
shoe kind of affair.
Old Town - without giving it away too much, it’s the oldest
part of Warsaw.. In the heart of the area is the old town market place, rich in
restaurants, cafes and shops. Surrounding streets feature medieval
architecture, cobbled streets and other famous landmarks including the
Barbican. Horse drawn carriages roam the street, and it’s a great place to sit
with a coffee and soak in the atmosphere.
Ghetto heroes monument – this was built to commemorate the
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising during World War II located at the spot where the first
clash of the uprising took place and is built partly from old Nazi German
materials. Its slightly out of the ‘tourist hub’, however it’s easy to get to
from the Old Town.
Bon Voyage x
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