What to do and see in Mazovia Province, Central Poland: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

April 9, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Discover the best top things to do in Mazovia Province, Poland including Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), Rynek Starego Miasta, Muzeum Wojska Polskiego, Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, Saxon Gardens, Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski), Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow, Treblinka Memorial, Old Town, Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie.
Restaurants in Mazovia Province

1. Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)

Junction ul. Miodowa and Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Warsaw Poland http://www.zamek-krolewski.pl/en
Excellent
58%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
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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)

2. Rynek Starego Miasta

Warsaw 00-279 Poland http://www.srodmiescie.warszawa.pl/ulica-307.html
Excellent
56%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

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

3. Muzeum Wojska Polskiego

Al. Jerozolimskie 3, Warsaw 00-495 Poland 022-629-52-71 [email protected] http://www.muzeumwp.pl/
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 526 reviews

Muzeum Wojska Polskiego

Reviewed By SnowFreakk - Vienna, Austria

It was super nice, it worth visiting, going back in history, seeing all those things, imagine how people lived back than, the WWII, I highly recommend it, don’t miss it.

4. Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum

Plac Zamkowy 4, Warsaw 00-277 Poland +48 22 355 51 70 [email protected] http://www.zamek-krolewski.pl
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,642 reviews

Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum

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. Saxon Gardens

Corner ul. Marszalkowska and ul. Krolewska, Warsaw Poland +48 22 277 42 00 http://www.parki.org.pl/parki-miejskie/ogrod-saski-w-warszawie
Excellent
50%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 545 reviews

Saxon Gardens

Once serving as the gardens of Saxon Palace, this magnificent park features shady tree-lined avenues, Baroque sculptures, an elegant 19-century fountain and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a grave reminder of Poland's recent past.

Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel

Spectacular gardens in a great location close to the Old City. Plenty of lawns and spectacular flower gardens. Seating and resting areas suitable for a light picnic and rest. Extensive lawns are very suitable for children. On the close side to the Old City is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with an honor guard. Plenty of sculptures and fountains are placed throughout the gardens, especially striking is the amazing Marconi Fountain. Highly recommended place.

6. Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski)

ul. Agrykola 1, Warsaw 00-460 Poland 022-621-62-41 http://www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl/pl
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 860 reviews

Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski)

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. Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow

Stanislawa Kostki Potockiego 10/16, Warsaw 02-958 Poland +48 22 544 27 00 [email protected] http://www.wilanow-palac.pl
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 1,777 reviews

Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow

Reviewed By ziemowitiwanski - Warsaw, Poland

Well preserved French type of country palace surrounded with beautiful French garden and English type park at the pond. Furniture and paintings make walk in the palace truly of époque and gives real feeling of it. Best time to visit Wilanów Jan the 3rd Sobieski summer residence is late spring and summer when it blooms and smells with multiple flowers covered with carpet of colors and shades. Visitors may have a rest at cafes and restaurants located next to this place.

8. Treblinka Memorial

Treblinka Poland +48 25 781 16 58 http://www.treblinka-muzeum.eu
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Treblinka Memorial

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. Old Town

Warsaw Poland +48 22 355 51 70 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/30
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 13,713 reviews

Old Town

After being leveled when the Nazis left, this whole neighborhood of cobblestone Gothic streets and alleyways, baroque palaces, numerous churches and tiered burghers' houses were masterfully reconstructed to reflect the atmosphere of bygone days.

Reviewed By AdrianK6 - Warsaw, Poland

Old Town is a charming place to go, two square markets and main streets with bars and restaurants, many calm narrow streets where you can stroll for hours without bunch of tourists - especially Brzozowa street, Piwna street, Piesza street.

10. Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie

Agrykola 1, Warsaw 00-460 Poland +48 504 243 783 [email protected] http://www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

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!

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