Top Things to do in Mazovia Province
Top 10 Historic Sites in Mazovia Province, Central Poland
Discover the best top things to do in Mazovia Province, Poland including Garnizon Modlin, Rynek Starego Miasta, Barbarka Gord, Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza), Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski), Umschlagplatz, Treblinka Memorial, Pomnik Bohaterow Getta, Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach.
Restaurants in Mazovia Province
1. Garnizon Modlin
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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. 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
3. Barbarka Gord
4. 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.
5. Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)
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4.5 based on 484 reviews
Reviewed By B5144FIjohnh - London, United Kingdom
The church of the Holy Cross dates back to the 17th century but has been severely damaged more than once, most recently by the German invaders during WWII. It has been used for many important ceremonies including the funeral of the political thinker Stanislaw Staszic (1755-1826), & Fryderyk Chopin's heart is interred in one of the main pillars. The restored interior is light & features lots of fresh gilding, magnificent altars & a very grand organ.
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. Umschlagplatz
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4.5 based on 158 reviews
German soldiers led Jews captured during the suppression of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising to this assembly point for deportation.
Reviewed By steve1934
Very sobering to think what these Jewish people must have gone through, still hard to believe this happened just relatively a short time ago during WW2,a fitting tribute to the 300.000 that lost their lives on the journey to or at extermination camps.
8. 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.
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. Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach
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4.5 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By Tufus92 - Bucharest, Romania
The cemetery is an open-air museum. Numerous tombs have special sculptures. In this cemetery are resting many famous people of Poland. The cemetery is very large, and its full visit takes 3 hours.
