ATTRACTIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The oldest square in Warsaw. The most important place on the map of the capital city, entered in the List of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In summertime it hosts numerous cultural events. Visitors will find there a lot of cafes, restaurants, historic buildings of different eras, mostly rebuilt after the ravages of the Second World War.

Located at Podzamcze, Warsaw New Town. The multimedia shows take place every weekend and attract a large number of Varsovians and tourists.

One of the oldest churches in Warsaw – the first date evidenced in documents relating to it is the year 1339.It has witnessed among other things sermons of renowned priest Piotr Skarga and a pledge made by king Władysław IV Waza on his pacta conventa (Articles of Agreement made by each king newly elected to the throne).

Entered in the List of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, an example of Baroque and Classicism in architecture, it is a museum but it also plays representation roles. Awarded the historic monument status, it used to be plundered and destroyed in the past by Swedish, Brandenburg, German and Russian armed forces repeatedly.

Eryk Lipiński Museum of Caricature and Cartoon Art is ranked in the top ten unique European museums. It keeps records, collects and exhibits Polish and foreign artistic graphics, photographs and satirical paintings – in total ca. 20 thousand works!

One of the most beautiful streets in Warsaw. It is the northern section of the Royal Route. Its features include but are not limited to the monuments of astronomer Nicolas Copernicus, priest and poet Jan Twardowski or novelist Bolesław Prus, as well as the Holy Cross Church or the Potocki Palace.

The biggest, historic palace in the downtown Warsaw. Since 1994 it has been the official seat of the President of the Republic of Poland. The palace has been rebuilt and remodeled repeatedly. Its current external appearance dates from the 19th century.

The Museum traces the centuries-old history of Jews in Poland. It was founded on the initiative of the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland. It performs two functions: of a cultural and educational center and a traditional museum. It presents Polish Jews’ contribution in the development of the Polish science, culture and economy.

The oldest existing theater in Poland. It was founded in 1765 by King Stanisław August Poniatowski. Its roots go back to the Enlightenment.

The Tomb – monument stands on Marshal Józef Piłsudski Square to commemorate those who gave their lives in combat for independence of Poland. At the end of the World War II it suffered serious damage. It was rebuilt and finally unveiled in 1946.

One of the best Universities in Poland was found in 1816 on the initiative of Stanisław Staszic and Stanisław Kostka Potocki. Its graduates include among others Bronisław Komorowski, Lech Kaczyński, Tadeusz Mazowiecki or Bolesław Prus.

A science center focused on promotion and making scientific communication popular. It houses a multimedia planetarium. It also enables visitors to learn the rights of nature through individually carried out experiments at interactive exhibitions.

Located in Praga Północ district, it provides home for over 550 animal species. You can visit, among other things, the aviary, the aquarium, the invertebrates exhibit or the elephant pen.

A national cultural institution focused on promotion and presentation of modern art at individual and group exhibitions of Polish and foreign artists.

Located in the heart of Warsaw, the highest building in Poland, erected in the years 1952–1955 it imitated the Moscow skyscrapers of the time. At present it houses a lot of firms and public institutions such as cinemas, a bookstore, sports clubs or theaters. Its 30th floor observation deck provides beautiful panoramic views of the capital city.

Founded in 1862 as the Museum of Fine Arts, it is now the biggest museum in Warsaw and one of the biggest in Poland. Its collections include among others Polish paintings since the 18th century, works of art of ancient times, as well as a foreign painting gallery or numismatic collections. No visit to Warsaw is complete without experiencing it!

It was founded in 1901 on the initiative of Polish financial circles, aristocrats and representatives of the music world, among others: Natalia, Stefan and Stanisław Lubomirski. The style of the concert hall building is eclectic, modelled after the Paris Opera. Each season Warsaw Philharmonic organizes many symphonic concerts, recitals and chamber music nights. Its performing artists include eminent Polish and foreign musicians from all over the world.

Old Powązki is an old burial ground, awarded the historic monument status. Around 1 million people are buried there, including many well-known and distinguished Polish people, including participants of national uprisings, poets, artists, scholars or clergy.

One of the most popular commercial and entertainment centers in Warsaw. A cinema, stores, cafes – plenty of entertainment in one place – in the very heart of the capital city.

A historic museum that features a history of Warsaw uprising. The exhibition introduces visitors to the combat for independence as well as the everyday life of people living back then. The museum uses modern multimedia techniques helping them to talk in an inspiring way about events from the past.

The most important train station in Warsaw. A public transport hub that makes it easy for people to reach any destination they want.

A multifunction sports stadium which hosts matches of Poland national football team as well as many other sporting or cultural mass events – everything from concerts to windsurfing shows.

A public institution seated at 4 Książęca Street. Its purpose is to ensure the possibility of trading in securities (stock and bonds) and also other financial instruments (not securities).

One of the most beautiful palace and gardens complexes in Warsaw founded in the 18th century by King Stanisław August Poniatowski. Apart from palace buildings, pavilions and free-standing sculptures, there are three gardens here: Royal Garden, Romantic Garden and Modernist Garden. It hosts cultural and scientific events.

A biographic museum aimed to commemorate Frederic Chopin, located at the Ostrogski Castle. The exhibition brings visitors closer to artistic works and daily life of the exceptional artist.

A royal castle located at the Royal Route. At present it is the seat of the Center for Contemporary Art. At the foot of the castle, east from it, there is Agrykola Park.

A palace in the downtown Warsaw, a classicistic building which in 1918 became the seat of Józef Piłsudski, and next, the seat of President Gabriel Narutowicz and President Stanisław Wojciechowski. It is often used during ceremonial army events.

The biggest airport in Poland. A developed communications hub which allows users to travel practically to any place in the world.

Baroque Royal Palace, erected in the years 1681–1696 for King Jan III Sobieski, awarded the historic monument status. Despite war and German occupation, its architectural and artistic form has remained unchanged. It also hosts cultural events, such as for instance Summer Royal Concerts in the Rose Garden.