Top Things to do in Central Poland
Top Hotels in Central Poland
- 1. NYX Hotel Warsaw
- 2. PURO Warszawa Centrum
- 3. Sofitel Warsaw Victoria Hotel
- 4. Polonia Palace Hotel
- 5. InterContinental Warszawa
- 6. Novotel Warszawa Centrum
- 7. Holiday Inn Resort Warsaw - Jozefow, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Warsaw Marriott Hotel
- 9. Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel
- 10. Hampton By Hilton Poznan Old Town
10 Historic Sites in Central Poland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Central Poland, Poland including Garnizon Modlin, Citadel, Klimek Tower, Rynek Starego Miasta, Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski), Treblinka Memorial, Ostrow Tumski, Pomnik Bohaterow Getta, Rogalin Palace.
Restaurants in Central Poland
1. Garnizon Modlin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Modlin Garrison is the heart of the once-inaccessible Modlin Fortress. Discover the amazing history of this place, enjoy the beautiful panorama from the viewpoint of the Red tower , explore alone or with a guide. We also organize night tours, company events and sports events. Enjoy
2. Citadel
3. Klimek Tower
4. Rynek Starego Miasta
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4.5 based on 4,788 reviews
Surrounded by beautiful seventeenth- and eighteenth-century merchants' houses, this lively square is filled with street vendors, cafes, shops, galleries and some of Warsaw's top restaurants.
Reviewed By richardmoore55 - Chester, United Kingdom
The heart of The Old Town and definitely a 'Must See Place' Home to Museums, Restaurants, Free Music Concerts, Market stalls and shops. Not all of which are Tourist orientated, so No Pressure Sellers. Lots of craft stalls with high quality goods at reasonable prices. In winter there are beer shacks set up surrounding the Open Air Ice rink as well as the restaurants
5. Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum
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4.5 based on 2,642 reviews
The Royal Castle in Warsaw (Polish: Zamek Królewski w Warszawie) is a castle residency that formerly served throughout the centuries as the official residence of the Polish monarchs. Initially the complex served as the residence of the Dukes of Masovia, and since the sixteenth century, the seat of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth: the King and Parliament. In its long history the Royal Castle was repeatedly plundered and devastated by the invading Swedish, Brandenburgian, Prussian and Tsarist armies. Burned and looted by the Nazi Germans following the Invasion of Poland in 1939 and almost completely destroyed in 1944 after the failed Warsaw Uprising, the Castle was completely rebuilt and reconstructed. Reconstruction of the castle carried out in 1971–1984 was led by the Civic Committee, responsible for the reconstruction of Warsaw. In 1980, the Royal Castle, together with the Old Town was registered as a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reviewed By TravelerO279 - Washington DC, United States
An excellent effort to rebuild and return Warsaw and it's royal history to its former glory. Museum is worth a visit, although recommend not bringing kids under 12 years old. An audio guide is very helpful to have, otherwise it's difficult to decipher alot of the meaning and history of what you're seeing. Unfortunately, many of the royal treasures were looted and lost during World War II, but they've done a fantastic job reenacting every room. It's right in the center of Castle Square and when you're done there are plenty of places to get a meal or sit in the shade and relax.
6. Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski)
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4.5 based on 860 reviews
Built by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski during the second half of the 18th century, this neoclassical palace once served as a royal residence that is surrounded with ponds, canals and magnificent park-like grounds.
Reviewed By TravelerO279 - Washington DC, United States
Great place and area to visit with family, friends, and kids. Located inside the botanical gardens area just outside the city center, it's an oasis away from traffic and people. Really enjoyed walking through the surrounding park. The building wasn't open when we were there, but was still picture worthy with plenty of good vantage points for good photos. Highly recommend going with a guide so as to ensure you get a full download on the area's history.
7. Treblinka Memorial
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Memorial to the more than 850,000 Jews and other people who were murdered in the Treblinka extermination camp, including Szczuczyn.
Reviewed By niallb22 - Durham, United Kingdom
This place is chilling! I am not going to lie, I struggled to contain my tears while there and am even struggling writing this review, however I do not think this should put people off visiting. Yes, it is difficult get to but imagine what it was like for those sent out here to die! The little museum at the start does nothing prepare you for this experience, although it is interesting. The first section you approach is Treblinka II, now a seemingly never ending stone memorial to those who passed away. For me it truly brought home the scale of the killing! Then after 2km down the "Black Road" you arrive at Treblinka I, unlike Auschwitz there is nothing left! Another chilling reminder of just how thoroughly traces of mass genocide can be hidden. Then further on again you come to the Gravel Pit where prisoners would be forced to work, while slightly further again is the Execution Site and another silent memorial to the worst mankind is capable of!! This place was empty and silent during our visit, not even the birds sang. This place is haunting but so important if we are to ever learn to avoid these horrific happening again.
8. Ostrow Tumski
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By RJH1975 - Chessington, United Kingdom
Just a 15 minute form the old town square. The area is nice to walk around and there is the cathedral which is worth a look into The bridge and views to the cathedral is impressive and there are a number of cafes and restaurants in the area. Check out the huge murial on the wall over the bridge.
9. Pomnik Bohaterow Getta
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4.5 based on 985 reviews
Reviewed By RRaposoMiami - Miami, United States
Just outside the Polish Museum of Jewish history sits this powerful monument to the Polish Jews and the persecution and Germany's occupation during WWII. Its located in the area of the old Warsaw Jewish Ghetto, now a totally rebuilt area. There are two sides to the large wall structure and some other nearby pieces. The figures coming out of the wall are quite stirring. Don't miss this stop in Warsaw.
10. Rogalin Palace
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
This scenic palace, built between 1768-1773 for Kazimierz Raczynski, features late Baroque architecture with those of early classicism.
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The palace in Rogalin was built in the years 1770-1776 for Kazimierz Raczyński, a royal writer, and then the staroste general of Greater Poland and the royal court marshal. The interiors of this late-baroque-classicist residence host a museum, focused on the history of the Raczyński aristocratic family. Behind the palace extends a French garden closing with a mound, from which formerly stretched the view in the direction of the Warta River. Surrounded by picturesque gardens and park land, the Palace of Rogalin is one of the most significant examples of Baroque architecture in Poland. In this 18th-century palace located 30 km south of Poznan you can also see the "London Cabinet" , which is full of tokens of remembrance : old furniture, family photos, London address book with the hand-written telephone number of Winston Churchill and many others taken from London, 8 Lennox Gardens, where Edward Bernard Raczynski, President of the Republic of Poland in Exile spent 26 years of his life. The exhibition also includes a coach house and Painting Gallery. The painting gallery located in the building from 1910 contains collections collected for forty years by Edward Raczyński . The gallery has in its collections the works of such artists as: Olga Boznanska, Julian Falat, Aleksander Gierymski, Jacek Malczewski , Jan Matejko , Leon Wyczolkowski, Stanisław Wyspianski, Albert Besnard, Maurice Chabas, and Paul Delaroche. After exploring the glorious gallery you can walk through the Palace’s landscaped park . It is one of Europe’s largest oak groups. Many of the trees are several hundred years old. The most famous three, however, of amazing circumferences, are those named after the legendary Slavic brothers. Those are Lech , Czech and Rus . The tour in the Palace interiors can be accompanied by a rented audio guide . The number of tickets for the day is limited. A beautiful place, a friendly staff. A very pleasant place for a family walk. Nearby there are quite a few parking spaces, both paid and free. Definitely worth visiting.
