Things to do in Central Poland, Poland: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

June 20, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in Central Poland, Poland including Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Plock, Klimek Tower, Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), Rynek Starego Miasta, Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, Old Market Square, Town Square - Old Town, Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Nowy Swiat, Malta Lake.
Restaurants in Central Poland

1. Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Plock

Tumska 6, Plock Poland +48 24 262 34 35
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Plock

2. Klimek Tower

Zamkowa 9, Grudziadz Poland http://muzeum.grudziadz.pl/strona-349-wieza_klimek.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Klimek Tower

3. Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)

Junction ul. Miodowa and Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Warsaw Poland http://www.zamek-krolewski.pl/en
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 2,424 reviews

Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)

Located in Old Town, this picturesque open plaza was built in 1821 and features the King Zygmunt III column in its center.

Reviewed By watupqt - Warsaw, Poland

It’s very crowded and very touristy but I think it’s a must go if you’re visiting Warsaw. Square itself is lovely, there are many good restaurants around and you have a nice view of National Stadium (which definitely looks better from the distance)

4. Rynek Starego Miasta

Warsaw 00-279 Poland http://www.srodmiescie.warszawa.pl/ulica-307.html
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4.5 based on 4,788 reviews

Rynek Starego Miasta

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. Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie

Agrykola 1, Warsaw 00-460 Poland +48 504 243 783 [email protected] http://www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl
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4.5 based on 8,587 reviews

Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie

The Royal Łazienki was King Stanisław August’s summer residence, in which a classicist architecture is harmoniously blended with its natural surroundings featuring fabulous gardens

Reviewed By 146andrzejz

This is the most popular site-seeing spot in Warsaw, a real must! Fantastically located on two levels of terrain and on the slope between them. It is actually an English garden with several-hundert years old trees, artificial lakes and cannals, picturesque “Palace on the water” (the residence of the last Polish king) and all the historical buildings beautifully composed into the terrain and park, delivering many spots of an unusual beauty (for example: a magnificient view from the bridge on the channel on the lake and a slope crowned with classical Belweder building). All this makes Łazienki a natural destination for all the first-time visitors to Warsaw and a perfect leasure place for the people living here. In my opinion, its perfect for a nice one-hour-stroll or if you have more time, just take a seat on one of the benches and imagine yourself the 18th century king playing cards or just having a walk. You may also consider entering Palace on the Water - a museum. If you are interested in the Polish history there is a lot to learn here if not just enjoy!

6. Old Market Square

Poznan 61-160 Poland http://www.poznan.pl/mim/staryrynek/staryrynek.html
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4.5 based on 2,723 reviews

Old Market Square

Reviewed By 798patw - Tramore, Ireland

Fantastic weekend in poznan the old market Square is lovely lots of bars and restaurants and a must is whiskey in the jar fantastic bar food is fabulous there.

7. Town Square - Old Town

Torun Poland http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/835/
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4.5 based on 1,166 reviews

Town Square - Old Town

Reviewed By RafalWVIIX - Skoki, Poland

In general, medieval town squares had been taking two forms : of an open square, surrounded by public buildings and houses of gentry and rich townsfolk; so called patricians. And with town's hall or other public edifices in the middle of it. Torun's town square belong to this second type. Marked out after 1251 was an important point located on trade route to Malbork and Gdansk, and not so far from ford through a Vistula River. Back in the past it was most representative and prestigious part of town. And, to be honest, still is. After joining Hanseatic League in 1280 town had witnessed rapid growth. We can admire its effects in beautiful edifices of Old Town Square like Gothic Town Hall. Beside of public gatherings, fairs or tournaments, town square was place where court judgements were announced and public executions of criminals were taking place. In 1454 at the Torun's town square, Gabriel Bazynski voivode of Chelminska Land along with Torun's nobles, patricians and highest municipal officials swore allegiance to Polish King Casimir IV Jagiellon. Of course, the main function of town square were trade and commerce. Town square was divided into four markets where, along with the adjacent streets, selling goods was taking place. Around the old market place can be found one of the oldest tenements in Torun. Many of them constructed in 13th and 14th centuries were, later on, rebuilt in Renaissance, Baroque or Classicist styles. Many of those tenements concealing inside themselves beautiful historic interiors. From all the buildings of Old Town Square its western frontage is the youngest one. After being severely damaged during Swedish siege in 1703 in times of III Northern War ( or so called Great Northern War) it's been partly rebuilt after its end. In place of most damaged tenements Baroque Church of the Holy Spirit was erected. In 19th century some of the rebuilt tenements on the west side of the square were demolished by Prussian government (that was the time after III partition of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth), and Neo-Gothic edifice of Central Post Office was constructed in their place. Luckily enough, in times of WWII, when German Wehrmacht razed to the ground so many towns and cities in Poland, Russia and other countries Torun's Old Town Square was spared utter destruction, so we can admire its beauty. Definitely worth visiting.

8. Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul

Ostrow Tumski 17, Poznan 61-120 Poland +48 61 852 96 42 [email protected] http://www.katedra.archpoznan.pl/
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4.5 based on 411 reviews

Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul

Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel

The St. Peter and Paul cathedral is built as a huge red bricks structure with 5 towers, 3 of them are " wounderfull copper ”Onion” towers with a "green" patina. Most impressive up close and from far away. Wonderful interior design with spectacular gilded designs, huge stained-glass windows and plenty of sculptures and decorations. Due to a tight schedule, we were unable to visit the basement floor, which contains ancient remains and tombs of several Polish kings and is highly recommended by all tour guides. Hope to visit again next time.

9. Nowy Swiat

ul. Nowy Swiat, Warsaw 00-046 Poland http://www.kameralnafoksal.pl
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4.5 based on 2,115 reviews

Nowy Swiat

Reviewed By barbarasJ4484WM - Coventry, United Kingdom

This isn't a very long road but boy is it busy! There are cars, busses, taxis, and so many people hurrying everywhere. There are lots of shops and so many restaurants it was difficult to decide where to eat. After the rush hour traffic has passed then it's a lot more peaceful and you can relax and have a nice meal with the compulsory shot of vodka of course.

10. Malta Lake

ul. Wiankowa 3, Poznan 61-131 Poland +48 501 355 153 http://www.poznan.pl/mim/public/turystyka/object.html?id_cz=0&id_klasy=2574&id_obiektu=41237&lhs=chapters&rhs=search&lang=en
Excellent
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4.5 based on 830 reviews

Malta Lake

The lake is known for major kayak and rowing events. It was created by damming up the Cybina River and covers an area of 64 hectares. It is situated in the East part of the city.

Reviewed By SupEvan - Norway, null

A very great and beautiful lake in Poznan, there are a lot of cool things next to it like the zoo or the Maltanka train.

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