The capital of Poland is the city of Warsaw, which is the perfect blend of old and new. This fantastic city is popular due to its rough history, urban nightlife, and hipster area. In addition, it boasts an extensive food scene.
So, get on a tram or a scooter and get to explore this wonderful city!
- Stroll Through the Hala Mirowska Market
You can start off your morning with a kick by taking a stroll down the lively streets of the Hala Mirowska Market. It sits right in the heart of Warsaw, has two whole market buildings, as well as an open-air market right in the center. You can find the cheapest vegetables and fruits here, along with locally produced delicious cheese and fresh, beautiful flowers.
What adds to the thrill of this location is its history in the Second World War. At the time, civil executions were carried out here. If you look closely, you will find a handful of visible bullet holes in one of the two halls.
- Admire the Beauty of the Warsaw University Library Garden
True beauty lies in the largest rooftop garden in all of Europe, which is the Warsaw University Library Garden. The public gardens located at the top of the University Library are stunningly eye-catching. All the different levels allow you to have a panoramic view of the entire city. You can also look down and take in the library as a whole. Once you take in either of these views, you will forget all about your surroundings.
- Discover Warsaw Old Town
A stunning area that is littered with many pastel-colored houses, Warsaw Old Town is a lively Castle Square. During the Second World War, the area was almost completely destroyed but was reconstructed shortly afterward. Here you can discover some of the best street artists, fantastic restaurants, and cafes.
- Experience the Warsaw Barbican
One of the few remaining buildings in Warsaw is the Barbican. It is usually used as a gate that connects the new and old areas of the city. Outer defensive walls house the Barbican, which gives it a medieval look. If you are into history and ancient architecture, this is the place for you to be.
- Explore Praga
Hop into the tram or on a scooter and make your way across the bridge, straight into the district of Praga. It is a popular hipster and artistic neighborhood in the city of Warsaw.
There are numerous attractions at this location, which were not visited by tourists until recently when they were completely revamped. For example, the Soho Factory is a huge industrial site, which was transformed to include some amazing restaurants, creative workspaces, as well as host cultural events and house organic food markets.
- Visit the Neon Museum
The Neon Museum plays an important role in the history of the stunning city. Back in the 1950s and 1960s, neon signs were bought in exchange, instead of traditional ones. This was done to ensure that Praga, which was in ruins at the time, had a light source to brighten it up.
The museum sits right next to the Soho Factory and has a large collection of neon signs.
- Take in the Street Art
Most walls in the city of Warsaw have street art all over them. You will find most of these in the Praga district, which was forgotten back when the rest of the city was being restored after the Second World War. Later on, artists decided to cover the grey walls with street art and today, you can see some of the most artistic pieces on the side of several buildings in the district.
- Stop by the Palace of Culture
When in Warsaw, make sure that you walk across the Poniatowski Bridge and make a stop at Jerusalem Avenue. This area houses the only palm tree in all of Poland. However, it is not real and is made out of steel. It is designed in a way to bend when the wind blows as a normal tree would. In the year 2019, the palm was placed there as part of an art project and to draw attention to global climate change, as well as air pollution.
After admiring the tree, continue on towards the Palace of Culture. It is a building constructed by Stalin, who was looking to mark his territory by building a structure similar to that in Moscow. If you want a beautiful panoramic view of the city, you can make your way to the 30th floor of the palace.
- Spend Some Time in the Royal Lazienki Park
The Royal Lazienki Park is often referred to as the most charming and the biggest park in the beautiful city of Warsaw. It was constructed back in the 17th century and has a Baroque style. It also houses a handful of palaces, such as the Palace on the Water. Various orangeries and a popular neoclassical amphitheater are located here as well. If you happen to visit Warsaw in the summer, you can take a meditation or yoga class with the locals too.
- Browse Through the Portraits at the Royal Castle
The Royal Castle in Warsaw is located in the area of the Old Town. Back in the 16th and 18th centuries, this place was used as a residence for people of Polish royalty. However, the castle was destroyed by soldiers of the German army during the Second World War. In the 1980s, the location was reconstructed in an attempt to restore it to its former beauty. The Royal Castle, to this date, blends really well with the atmosphere of the Old Town.
The interiors of the palace boast a wide collection of portraits of various Polish kings, as well as a collection of paintings of the city, which were painted in the 18th century. These are 23 in total and were ordered by the last king of Poland, S.A. Poniatowski.
Make sure to add the city of Warsaw to your travel itinerary. Its rich history and lively nightlife will not disappoint you.
