While 85% of the city was destroyed during WWII, many impressive buildings escaped unscathed some of which were built as far back as the 13th century. Nevertheless, evidence of the ravages of war are present throughout Warsaw but this is what experiencing a new city is all about – history, memories and reminders.
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Download Warsaw Pocket Guide View all guides »Since Warsaw has been destroyed in World War II it doesn't have a lot left from it's beauty before the war, but.. i would definitelly go see: Old Town (Stare Miasto) Palace of Culture (Palac Kultury) Chopin's Park (Park Lazienkowski) Warsaw Train Station (Dworzec Centralny) New World Street (Nowy Swiat) and definitelly try some of the loca food!
It isn't the most cultural nor vibrant city in Europe however there's something enigmatic about Warsaw. Bring on Euro 2012!
Insider Tip:Old Town is just beautiful. I was amazed. Don't accept rides from random taxi drivers at the airport. They overcharge foreigners.
Warsaw is a great city and Oki Doki makes a great base for a trip. The main city centre can be walked easily on foot and transport further afield is cheap and easy. There is plenty to do here from brilliant museums, such as the nation museum and the uprising museum, to great art galleries such as Zacheta. Eating out can be a fun and not very expensive experience. Pirogi is a must but I would advise to be adventurous, Polish cuisine is delicious. In Warsaw I made lots of friends I am sure to keep in contact with, from travelers to locals. The locals are very welcoming and helpful, even the older people who can't understand English. Shopping in Warsaw is great, whether you want designer clothes or knick-knacks to bring back home. All in all Warsaw is a great city, a real contrast of new and old.It is a bustling place of culture and life and definitely one of my favorite places. I am sure to come back here and I would advise it to any traveler.
Insider Tip:Eating out avoid the old town, it is expensive and the food is not as good. Try Zgoda st. just 10 mins from Oki Doki.
Don't miss old town - it's cozy, and definitely don't miss Krolewskie Lazienki park - it's spectacular with all those chipmunks running around.
Insider Tip:Try a pint of hot beer in any pub you'll drop in, specially in wintertime. Gives you a boost.
A country apart from its heritage is defined by its people. Polish people are among the kindest and finest people I ve met!
Insider Tip:Pack really warm clothes in winter!
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