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 »This is an amazingly historic city that deserves to be in the same breath as all the other great European cities. Great history, restaurants, and nightlife. The shopping is great also.
Insider Tip:Take the free walking tours. It's GREAT.
Lots of museums and new museums to see, great night life if you know where to find it, and lots of history
Insider Tip:Go in the spring.
Spent a five day weekend in Poland. Mostly in Warsaw. Great city even in February. Cheap accommodation, food and sights. Good public transportation system and very friendly people. Highly recommended.
Insider Tip:Ask the locals about the kind of places you want to go, Warsaw can offer nearly anything, so you just have to ask about it.
I lived in Warsaw for six months on a study abroad program and have visited a few times since then. It's a fantastic capital city as it's small enough to conquer, but big enough that there's always something new to discover. I highly recommend taking trams, they're slower than the metro, but above ground so you can see the city better. Take a nice stroll down the whole length of Nowy Swiat all the way to the old town. You won't regret it as the street is full of beautiful architecture!
Insider Tip:Make sure you see the Uprising Museum! There's also a fantastic pierogi restaurant in Plac Zbawiciela. It's off the touristy path, but still has an English menu.
A new hub coming up and with lot of history hidden. It was the most suffered city in both the World Wars. Probably it has not opened up yet to the world. Therefore makes it more exciting it know about it.
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