Monday, 10 February 2014

My Top 10 Things To Do In Warsaw


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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