Location: Stare Miasto
Top Things to do in Stare Miasto
Things to do in Warsaw, Central Poland: The Best Historic Sites
Warsaw is a mixture of relaxing green spaces, historic sites and vivid modernity. Discover the charming Old Town, Wilanów Palace and amazing Lazienki Park, where you can watch free Chopin concerts every Sunday during the summer. Experience a few of the dozens of interactive museums, including the Warsaw Uprising Museum, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews and the Copernicus Science Centre. For exciting nightlife, visit the vibrant Vistula boulevards and upscale clubs.
Restaurants in Warsaw
1. Rynek Starego Miasta
Overall Ratings
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
2. Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
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4.0 based on 1,076 reviews
Sixteenth-century fortress, forming part of the medieval fortifications around the city of Warsaw, used to guard the northern entrance to the city, the Novomeijska Gate.
Reviewed By saulg2 - Tel Aviv, Israel
Seems to be larger , but just like the Krakow barbican - this one is a beautiful must . Crowds of tourists , street vendors , it is one of the gates to the Old Town . From here you can stroll along Nowomiejska street into the Old town Square ; You can walk along Miedzymurze Jana Zachwatowicza to the the look out terrace and the statue of Wars & Sawa below it ; Or you can exit here towards the interesting Freta sreet and the Uprising Monument .
4. KoSciol Sw. Marcina
5. Raczynski Palace (Palac Raczynskich)
6. Miejskie mury obronne
7. Warsaw With The Bear
Hello! My name is Michał, and since my friends call me "Misiek", which means bear in Polish, hence this cute animal in the name of my page. I was born in Warsaw, I have lived here all my life and I will be very happy to show you my city. I have been a Warsaw licensed guide since 2012, and for me the most important is that you finish our tour with a smile on your face. So, let's meet in Warsaw :).
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