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For centuries, Praga has been diverse in terms of culture and ethnicity in Warsaw. It wasn’t destroyed during World War II and as a result it is considered the most authentic part of the city.
Okrzei, Ząbkowska, Targowa, Brzeska, Mińska, Inżynierska, Stalowa and 11 Listopada – these are the streets in Praga where you will feel the pre-war atmosphere . Take a walk along the cobbled streets and pop into one of the pubs or restaurants where local Warsaw delicacies such as tripe and dumplings are served. Also, take a look inside the courtyards of tenements to see the unique chapels that are carefully looked after by locals. On Kawęczyńska or Środkowa street you will find the last wooden houses in the district and the historic Koneser vodka factory on Ząbkowska.
The neo-Gothic cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Florian the Martyr is the main Roman Catholic church in Praga.
the Orthodox church of St. Mary Magdalene. The five-domed building modelled on churches in Kiev. Inside, see the frescoes depicting the saints and fragments of the Last Supper mosaic that remain of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which used to stand in the centre of Warsaw.
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Praga
For centuries, Praga has been diverse in terms of culture and ethnicity in Warsaw. It wasn’t destroyed during World War II and as a result it is considered the most authentic part of the city.
Okrzei, Ząbkowska, Targowa, Brzeska, Mińska, Inżynierska, Stalowa and 11 Listopada – these are the streets in Praga where you will feel the pre-war atmosphere . Take a walk along the cobbled streets and pop into one of the pubs or restaurants where local Warsaw delicacies such as tripe and dumplings are served. Also, take a look inside the courtyards of tenements to see the unique chapels that are carefully looked after by locals. On Kawęczyńska or Środkowa street you will find the last wooden houses in the district and the historic Koneser vodka factory on Ząbkowska.
The neo-Gothic cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Florian the Martyr is the main Roman Catholic church in Praga.
the Orthodox church of St. Mary Magdalene. The five-domed building modelled on churches in Kiev. Inside, see the frescoes depicting the saints and fragments of the Last Supper mosaic that remain of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which used to stand in the centre of Warsaw.
ROYAL ROUTE
Do you know that there are three residences in warsaw where the most important polish kings lived?
Each of them comes from a different era, so it’s worth visiting all of them to see how architecture and art have changed over the centuries. The residences are located on the Royal Route – a historic road connecting all the royal residences. Start your sightseeing from UNESCO - the Royal Castle with Old Town, which dates back to the fourteenth century.
Next, visit the Palace on the Isle in Royal Łazienki. The summer residence of the last king of Poland is beautifully located on an artificial island built in the middle of a lake. Here the king met with scholars, writers and… his lovers.
The last residence on the list is the baroque Palace in Wilanów – the seat of the gallant king Jan III Sobieski. Beautifully decorated and surrounded by flowering gardens, it is a court worthy of the great ruler, who rested here after his battles.
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Королевский замок
4 plac ZamkowyROYAL ROUTE
Do you know that there are three residences in warsaw where the most important polish kings lived?
Each of them comes from a different era, so it’s worth visiting all of them to see how architecture and art have changed over the centuries. The residences are located on the Royal Route – a historic road connecting all the royal residences. Start your sightseeing from UNESCO - the Royal Castle with Old Town, which dates back to the fourteenth century.
Next, visit the Palace on the Isle in Royal Łazienki. The summer residence of the last king of Poland is beautifully located on an artificial island built in the middle of a lake. Here the king met with scholars, writers and… his lovers.
The last residence on the list is the baroque Palace in Wilanów – the seat of the gallant king Jan III Sobieski. Beautifully decorated and surrounded by flowering gardens, it is a court worthy of the great ruler, who rested here after his battles.
Warsaw’s Old Town is the jewel in the Polish capital’s crown. It delights visitors with its colourful tenement houses and the unique atmosphere of its narrow streets. It is no wonder that it has been entered on the UNESCO World Heritage list!
Be sure to visit the Royal Castle. It was there that the Constitution of 3 May was passed – the first in Europe and the second in the world. In the former home of Polish rulers, you will see the royal apartments, paintings by Rembrandt and canvases by Bernardo Bellotto, also known as Canaletto.
On Castle Square stands the column of King Sigismund III Vasa, who in the 16th century moved the capital of Poland from Krakow to Warsaw. The oldest and the highest secular monument of the capital is an excellent landmark where locals in Warsaw often arrange to meet.
The Old Town Square is the oldest and one of the most charming squares in Warsaw. It’s impossible not to fall in love with this place! It was laid out at the turn of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Festivities and markets were organised here, but convicts were also executed. Although it is more than seven centuries old, its form has hardly changed. In the middle of the square stands a statue of the Warsaw Mermaid, the emblem and guardian of the city.
If you are interested in the history of the city, visit the Museum of Warsaw or follow the Old Town Cellars Route. See also the barbican and the bell on Kanonia street, take a stroll along the old city walls and take a photo of the Vistula from the observation point at Gnojna Góra. Step into the cathedral, which houses the tombs of the medieval Mazovian princes, the last king of Poland Stanisław August Poniatowski, and the outstanding pianist and politician Ignacy Jan Paderewski.
In the summer, the Old Town is full of café gardens and becomes a stage for cultural festivals. In winter, the Old Town and the Royal Route sparkle with beautiful illuminations.
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Староместская площадь
Rynek Starego MiastaWarsaw’s Old Town is the jewel in the Polish capital’s crown. It delights visitors with its colourful tenement houses and the unique atmosphere of its narrow streets. It is no wonder that it has been entered on the UNESCO World Heritage list!
Be sure to visit the Royal Castle. It was there that the Constitution of 3 May was passed – the first in Europe and the second in the world. In the former home of Polish rulers, you will see the royal apartments, paintings by Rembrandt and canvases by Bernardo Bellotto, also known as Canaletto.
On Castle Square stands the column of King Sigismund III Vasa, who in the 16th century moved the capital of Poland from Krakow to Warsaw. The oldest and the highest secular monument of the capital is an excellent landmark where locals in Warsaw often arrange to meet.
The Old Town Square is the oldest and one of the most charming squares in Warsaw. It’s impossible not to fall in love with this place! It was laid out at the turn of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Festivities and markets were organised here, but convicts were also executed. Although it is more than seven centuries old, its form has hardly changed. In the middle of the square stands a statue of the Warsaw Mermaid, the emblem and guardian of the city.
If you are interested in the history of the city, visit the Museum of Warsaw or follow the Old Town Cellars Route. See also the barbican and the bell on Kanonia street, take a stroll along the old city walls and take a photo of the Vistula from the observation point at Gnojna Góra. Step into the cathedral, which houses the tombs of the medieval Mazovian princes, the last king of Poland Stanisław August Poniatowski, and the outstanding pianist and politician Ignacy Jan Paderewski.
In the summer, the Old Town is full of café gardens and becomes a stage for cultural festivals. In winter, the Old Town and the Royal Route sparkle with beautiful illuminations.
One of the highest and most recognisable building in Warsaw can be seen from almost every part of the capital. Where did it come from? It was opened in 1955 on the initiative of Joseph Stalin as a “gift of the Soviet people for the Poles”. Built by Russian workers, for a long time, it was considered to be a symbol of socialist power and the pride of People’s Poland – it was where conventions of the Polish United Workers’ Party took place. Since its very beginning, its monumental interiors have hosted numerous concerts, exhibitions, fairs and shows.
Currently, the palace is home to theatres, a cinema, museums, trendy pubs and the main Warsaw Tourist Information office.
Go up to the observation deck on the 30th floor of the building and see the beautiful panorama of the city from a height of 114 metres.
Take a look at the socialist realist sculptures placed in the niches of the palace’s facade. Each symbolises a different field of science, art, technology or culture, for example a young man with a book of classical literature, a member of komsomol, an archer and a woman from Central Asia. In a direct line from the main entrance, you will find a stone honour tribune, from which the first secretaries of the Central Committee of the Polish communist party greeted those marching on the May Day parade.
In summer, the area around the palace becomes the arena for numerous concerts, theatre performances and film shows. In winter, it is a great place for skating enthusiasts thanks to the free ice skating rink. At night, the building is beautifully lit, and additional decorations illuminate special occasions.
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Дворец культуры и науки
1 plac DefiladOne of the highest and most recognisable building in Warsaw can be seen from almost every part of the capital. Where did it come from? It was opened in 1955 on the initiative of Joseph Stalin as a “gift of the Soviet people for the Poles”. Built by Russian workers, for a long time, it was considered to be a symbol of socialist power and the pride of People’s Poland – it was where conventions of the Polish United Workers’ Party took place. Since its very beginning, its monumental interiors have hosted numerous concerts, exhibitions, fairs and shows.
Currently, the palace is home to theatres, a cinema, museums, trendy pubs and the main Warsaw Tourist Information office.
Go up to the observation deck on the 30th floor of the building and see the beautiful panorama of the city from a height of 114 metres.
Take a look at the socialist realist sculptures placed in the niches of the palace’s facade. Each symbolises a different field of science, art, technology or culture, for example a young man with a book of classical literature, a member of komsomol, an archer and a woman from Central Asia. In a direct line from the main entrance, you will find a stone honour tribune, from which the first secretaries of the Central Committee of the Polish communist party greeted those marching on the May Day parade.
In summer, the area around the palace becomes the arena for numerous concerts, theatre performances and film shows. In winter, it is a great place for skating enthusiasts thanks to the free ice skating rink. At night, the building is beautifully lit, and additional decorations illuminate special occasions.
One of the highest and most recognisable building in Warsaw can be seen from almost every part of the capital. Where did it come from? It was opened in 1955 on the initiative of Joseph Stalin as a “gift of the Soviet people for the Poles”. Built by Russian workers, for a long time, it was considered to be a symbol of socialist power and the pride of People’s Poland – it was where conventions of the Polish United Workers’ Party took place. Since its very beginning, its monumental interiors have hosted numerous concerts, exhibitions, fairs and shows.
Currently, the palace is home to theatres, a cinema, museums, trendy pubs and the main Warsaw Tourist Information office.
Go up to the observation deck on the 30th floor of the building and see the beautiful panorama of the city from a height of 114 metres.
Take a look at the socialist realist sculptures placed in the niches of the palace’s facade. Each symbolises a different field of science, art, technology or culture, for example a young man with a book of classical literature, a member of komsomol, an archer and a woman from Central Asia. In a direct line from the main entrance, you will find a stone honour tribune, from which the first secretaries of the Central Committee of the Polish communist party greeted those marching on the May Day parade.
In summer, the area around the palace becomes the arena for numerous concerts, theatre performances and film shows. In winter, it is a great place for skating enthusiasts thanks to the free ice skating rink. At night, the building is beautifully lit, and additional decorations illuminate special occasions.
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Парк Лазенки
One of the highest and most recognisable building in Warsaw can be seen from almost every part of the capital. Where did it come from? It was opened in 1955 on the initiative of Joseph Stalin as a “gift of the Soviet people for the Poles”. Built by Russian workers, for a long time, it was considered to be a symbol of socialist power and the pride of People’s Poland – it was where conventions of the Polish United Workers’ Party took place. Since its very beginning, its monumental interiors have hosted numerous concerts, exhibitions, fairs and shows.
Currently, the palace is home to theatres, a cinema, museums, trendy pubs and the main Warsaw Tourist Information office.
Go up to the observation deck on the 30th floor of the building and see the beautiful panorama of the city from a height of 114 metres.
Take a look at the socialist realist sculptures placed in the niches of the palace’s facade. Each symbolises a different field of science, art, technology or culture, for example a young man with a book of classical literature, a member of komsomol, an archer and a woman from Central Asia. In a direct line from the main entrance, you will find a stone honour tribune, from which the first secretaries of the Central Committee of the Polish communist party greeted those marching on the May Day parade.
In summer, the area around the palace becomes the arena for numerous concerts, theatre performances and film shows. In winter, it is a great place for skating enthusiasts thanks to the free ice skating rink. At night, the building is beautifully lit, and additional decorations illuminate special occasions.
The science museum contains over 450 interactive exhibits that enable visitors to single-handedly carry out experiments and discover the laws of science for themselves. The Centre is the most advanced of its type in Europe.
The permanent exhibition in the Copernicus Science Centre consists of over 400 interactive exhibits. The exhibition is divided into six sections concerning various fields of knowledge.
The Heavens of Copernicus is a modern planetarium where visitors can see more than just images of the starry sky and related films.
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Научный центр Коперника
20 Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie The science museum contains over 450 interactive exhibits that enable visitors to single-handedly carry out experiments and discover the laws of science for themselves. The Centre is the most advanced of its type in Europe.
The permanent exhibition in the Copernicus Science Centre consists of over 400 interactive exhibits. The exhibition is divided into six sections concerning various fields of knowledge.
The Heavens of Copernicus is a modern planetarium where visitors can see more than just images of the starry sky and related films.
WARSAW ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN -
The zoo in Praga district is the perfect place for children and adults and is home to over 550 species of animals. Visit the herpetarium, where several hundred reptiles live, see the only Polish hall imitating the jungle and discover the Fairytale Zoo, where children can feed the animals under the supervision of zoo staff. More…
Take a stroll along the zoo’s paths and stop at the Żabiński Villa. This is the place where, during World War II, the zoo’s director, Jan Żabiński, and his wife Antonia hid Jews from the Warsaw ghetto.
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Варшавский зоопарк
1/3 RatuszowaWARSAW ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN -
The zoo in Praga district is the perfect place for children and adults and is home to over 550 species of animals. Visit the herpetarium, where several hundred reptiles live, see the only Polish hall imitating the jungle and discover the Fairytale Zoo, where children can feed the animals under the supervision of zoo staff. More…
Take a stroll along the zoo’s paths and stop at the Żabiński Villa. This is the place where, during World War II, the zoo’s director, Jan Żabiński, and his wife Antonia hid Jews from the Warsaw ghetto.
The museum houses a magnificent collection of over 830,000 exhibits from all periods, from antiquity to the present. Masterpieces of Polish and world art are presented in themed galleries.
In the Faras Gallery you can see the largest collection of Nubian artefacts in Europe from the eighth to the fourteenth centuries, including a unique collection of wall paintings. They come from the flooded Christian cathedral at Faras in Sudan and depict divinities, dignitaries and saints.
Authentic 15th-century altars from various regions of Poland, Gothic sculptures and paintings for private prayer houses can be seen in the Gallery of Medieval Art. If you want to understand the role of art in the past, this is the place for you.
In the Gallery of Old Art, you will be transported to an era when painting and sculpture functioned on a par with crafts. Next to paintings and sculptures, you will see beautifully decorated furniture, fabrics and dishes, and even the coat and coronation insignia of the King Augustus III.
In the Art Gallery of the 19th century you will delight at the most outstanding works of Polish artists shown in the context of European works. One of the highlights is Jan Matejko’s Battle of Grunwald. It is the largest Polish painting, and its canvas covers nearly 40 m2 (4.26 x 9.87m).
The Polish Design Gallery exhibits furniture, textiles and household appliances, including models of TV and radio sets that were once popular.
Do not miss the interesting temporary exhibitions that are organised regularly in the museum.
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The National Museum in Warsaw
3 al. JerozolimskieThe museum houses a magnificent collection of over 830,000 exhibits from all periods, from antiquity to the present. Masterpieces of Polish and world art are presented in themed galleries.
In the Faras Gallery you can see the largest collection of Nubian artefacts in Europe from the eighth to the fourteenth centuries, including a unique collection of wall paintings. They come from the flooded Christian cathedral at Faras in Sudan and depict divinities, dignitaries and saints.
Authentic 15th-century altars from various regions of Poland, Gothic sculptures and paintings for private prayer houses can be seen in the Gallery of Medieval Art. If you want to understand the role of art in the past, this is the place for you.
In the Gallery of Old Art, you will be transported to an era when painting and sculpture functioned on a par with crafts. Next to paintings and sculptures, you will see beautifully decorated furniture, fabrics and dishes, and even the coat and coronation insignia of the King Augustus III.
In the Art Gallery of the 19th century you will delight at the most outstanding works of Polish artists shown in the context of European works. One of the highlights is Jan Matejko’s Battle of Grunwald. It is the largest Polish painting, and its canvas covers nearly 40 m2 (4.26 x 9.87m).
The Polish Design Gallery exhibits furniture, textiles and household appliances, including models of TV and radio sets that were once popular.
Do not miss the interesting temporary exhibitions that are organised regularly in the museum.
No other river in Europe is like the Vistula flowing through Warsaw. Its natural banks, inhabited by wild fowl, are right next to the city’s boulevards. In the summer, the weekend city life comes alive here – trendy bars and clubs, charming bistros, and outdoor events attract both city dwellers and tourists, while the sandy beaches are the perfect place to chill out. A cruise down the river to see the city from the water is also an interesting option.
The Vistula Boulevards are the ideal place for a stroll or a bicycle trip. The exceptional atmosphere of this site is created by the sail-shaped lamp posts and pergolas that offer shade on sunny days. You can stop to rest on one of the stone sculptures in the form of fish and other water creatures or climb up to the overlook. The promenade is adapted for the needs of people with disabilities and families with children.
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Vistula River
No other river in Europe is like the Vistula flowing through Warsaw. Its natural banks, inhabited by wild fowl, are right next to the city’s boulevards. In the summer, the weekend city life comes alive here – trendy bars and clubs, charming bistros, and outdoor events attract both city dwellers and tourists, while the sandy beaches are the perfect place to chill out. A cruise down the river to see the city from the water is also an interesting option.
The Vistula Boulevards are the ideal place for a stroll or a bicycle trip. The exceptional atmosphere of this site is created by the sail-shaped lamp posts and pergolas that offer shade on sunny days. You can stop to rest on one of the stone sculptures in the form of fish and other water creatures or climb up to the overlook. The promenade is adapted for the needs of people with disabilities and families with children.
It is located in the nineteenth-century building of the former Warszawska Wytwórnia Wódek Koneser vodka factory. In the interwar years, recipes of famous Polish vodkas such as Wyborowa and Luksusowa were created in it. You will learn about the 500-year history of the most famous Polish alcohol, the evolution of its production technology, traditions and customs associated with it. Walk through the five interactive galleries and learn where the first distilleries were created in Poland, how much a glass of vodka was worth, how the liquor was consumed in Polish homes, and where such vodka-related customs came from. Compose your own recipe for a tincture and learn about the distillation equipment of Jan Pistorius. His invention revolutionised distillation in the 19th-century, enabling 85% pure alcohol to be obtained in a one-off process. See also a collection of original bottles from different eras, including a full, never opened bottle of cherry vodka J.A. Baczewski from the 1940s.
The crowning point of the visit will be a tasting at the Vodka Academy, where under the supervision of a specialist you can compare the flavours of vodkas from rye, wheat and potatoes. There is also a restaurant with tables set above the historic furnaces of the former factory, a bar serving drinks based on Polish vodka and a 24-hour bistro.
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Музей польской водки
1 Plac KoneseraIt is located in the nineteenth-century building of the former Warszawska Wytwórnia Wódek Koneser vodka factory. In the interwar years, recipes of famous Polish vodkas such as Wyborowa and Luksusowa were created in it. You will learn about the 500-year history of the most famous Polish alcohol, the evolution of its production technology, traditions and customs associated with it. Walk through the five interactive galleries and learn where the first distilleries were created in Poland, how much a glass of vodka was worth, how the liquor was consumed in Polish homes, and where such vodka-related customs came from. Compose your own recipe for a tincture and learn about the distillation equipment of Jan Pistorius. His invention revolutionised distillation in the 19th-century, enabling 85% pure alcohol to be obtained in a one-off process. See also a collection of original bottles from different eras, including a full, never opened bottle of cherry vodka J.A. Baczewski from the 1940s.
The crowning point of the visit will be a tasting at the Vodka Academy, where under the supervision of a specialist you can compare the flavours of vodkas from rye, wheat and potatoes. There is also a restaurant with tables set above the historic furnaces of the former factory, a bar serving drinks based on Polish vodka and a 24-hour bistro.
This unique museum is located at Soho Factory, the fashionable, post-industrial space in which the ‘Pocisk’ ammunition factory was located, and later the ‘Osa’ scooter factory.
You will see over 200 neon signs, iconic inscriptions and fascinating stories – this museum is a must-visit for any street art lover. Neon signs which – after having had their best years in the communist era – have fallen into oblivion, regain a second life at the museum. Renovated and colourful, their unusual designs are eye-catching and bring a touch of nostalgia.
Neon signs in socialist Poland fulfilled a different function than in capitalist countries. While in the West their role was always advertising, in People’s Poland, which did not have a free market, they served as information and prestige. As a result of what was called ‘neonisation’, neon lights were placed in urban spaces according to a deliberate plan. They were designed for whole series of streets so that they would form an integral part of the architecture – matching in size and colour and not obstructing each other. Polish neon lights were designed by renowned graphic designers, artists and architects.
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Неоновый музей
25 MińskaThis unique museum is located at Soho Factory, the fashionable, post-industrial space in which the ‘Pocisk’ ammunition factory was located, and later the ‘Osa’ scooter factory.
You will see over 200 neon signs, iconic inscriptions and fascinating stories – this museum is a must-visit for any street art lover. Neon signs which – after having had their best years in the communist era – have fallen into oblivion, regain a second life at the museum. Renovated and colourful, their unusual designs are eye-catching and bring a touch of nostalgia.
Neon signs in socialist Poland fulfilled a different function than in capitalist countries. While in the West their role was always advertising, in People’s Poland, which did not have a free market, they served as information and prestige. As a result of what was called ‘neonisation’, neon lights were placed in urban spaces according to a deliberate plan. They were designed for whole series of streets so that they would form an integral part of the architecture – matching in size and colour and not obstructing each other. Polish neon lights were designed by renowned graphic designers, artists and architects.
Thanks to places like this, time travel is possible! Go and see how Poles’ lives looked without flat-screen TVs, electric cars and social media… Find out how they spent their free time, where they met with friends, what “tuberculosis water” and “blond batons” were, how they made calls without a smartphone or packed a family of four into a tiny car. See everyday items, a typical flat, preschool, shop and a cafe.
The museum on Plac Konstytucji depicts everyday life in the People’s Republic of Poland, when vinegar was the only thing on store shelves, toilet rolls were bought hanging on a string, and every child dreamed of a pair of Relax shoes.
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Muzeum Czar PRL
28 PięknaThanks to places like this, time travel is possible! Go and see how Poles’ lives looked without flat-screen TVs, electric cars and social media… Find out how they spent their free time, where they met with friends, what “tuberculosis water” and “blond batons” were, how they made calls without a smartphone or packed a family of four into a tiny car. See everyday items, a typical flat, preschool, shop and a cafe.
The museum on Plac Konstytucji depicts everyday life in the People’s Republic of Poland, when vinegar was the only thing on store shelves, toilet rolls were bought hanging on a string, and every child dreamed of a pair of Relax shoes.
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It is located in a restored complex of historic tenements at Targowa Street, next to the legendary Różycki market. You will see here an impressive model of eighteenth-century Praga, archival photographs and souvenirs donated to the institution by the residents themselves.
One of the most interesting exhibitions is a room with treasures straight from the former market – the popular toys and souvenirs will evoke warm memories in many visitors.
The history of the tenements themselves is also interesting. One of them – the house of Jan Krzyżanowski – was erected in the second half of the 18th century and is the oldest surviving residential house in Praga. Another used to house a Jewish house of prayer, as evidenced by polychromes depicting the signs of the zodiac, Jews praying at the Wailing Wall and the tomb of Rachel in Bethlehem.
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Музей района Прага Варшавы
50 TargowaIt is located in a restored complex of historic tenements at Targowa Street, next to the legendary Różycki market. You will see here an impressive model of eighteenth-century Praga, archival photographs and souvenirs donated to the institution by the residents themselves.
One of the most interesting exhibitions is a room with treasures straight from the former market – the popular toys and souvenirs will evoke warm memories in many visitors.
The history of the tenements themselves is also interesting. One of them – the house of Jan Krzyżanowski – was erected in the second half of the 18th century and is the oldest surviving residential house in Praga. Another used to house a Jewish house of prayer, as evidenced by polychromes depicting the signs of the zodiac, Jews praying at the Wailing Wall and the tomb of Rachel in Bethlehem.
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Krajobraz kulinarny
GO TO THE BEACH ON THE VISTULA
There are loads of places to relax in Warsaw and new ones are still being created, but the Vistula’s natural beaches are the most popular. Recognised by National Geographic as some of the most beautiful city beaches in the world, they tempt with soft sand and lush greenery. In July and August, the beaches offer sun loungers and sports equipment for rent.
RIVER WISŁA - WARSAW PANORAMA AT THE PORT PRASKIE - 500 meters from the Port Praski Loft. Natural riparian forest. Running through it is a cycling and recreational path over 20 km long.
RUSAŁKA BEACH (1,3 KMS FROM PORT PRASKI LOFT) ul. Wybrzeże Helskie 1/5
This beach with a view of the Old Town is located near Warsaw Zoo. Go there if you like sports or dancing.
• the free Wilga ferry runs to the beach
• cook out in the open at specially prepared barbeques
• at the local beach clubs (Beach Bar Aquatica) have a drink, try ice-cream cocktails, and in the evening go crazy on the dance floor
• children will definitely enjoy the rope park, the playground with a mini water park, wicker gazebos or a trip to the nearby zoo
• take a wooden gondola cruise on the Vistula
PONIATÓWKA BEACH (2,5 KMS FROM PORT PRASKI LOFT)
Located under the historic Prince Józef Poniatowski Bridge near the National Stadium, this is the most popular beach in Warsaw. Go there if you like a relaxed atmosphere and evening parties under the open sky.
• relax not just on the sand, but also on the wooden terrace
• cook on ready-made barbeques, and order seasonal dishes, original cocktails, lunches and desserts in the nearby beach pavilion
• rent sun loungers, badminton rackets and on Sunday practice yoga
• exercise in the calisthenics zone
• nearby is an educational playground and a natural riparian forest.
• take a free ferry to the other side of the Vistula, from where you can go on a river cruise aboard a traditional wooden craft or a motorboat.
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Пляж Понятовка
GO TO THE BEACH ON THE VISTULA
There are loads of places to relax in Warsaw and new ones are still being created, but the Vistula’s natural beaches are the most popular. Recognised by National Geographic as some of the most beautiful city beaches in the world, they tempt with soft sand and lush greenery. In July and August, the beaches offer sun loungers and sports equipment for rent.
RIVER WISŁA - WARSAW PANORAMA AT THE PORT PRASKIE - 500 meters from the Port Praski Loft. Natural riparian forest. Running through it is a cycling and recreational path over 20 km long.
RUSAŁKA BEACH (1,3 KMS FROM PORT PRASKI LOFT) ul. Wybrzeże Helskie 1/5
This beach with a view of the Old Town is located near Warsaw Zoo. Go there if you like sports or dancing.
• the free Wilga ferry runs to the beach
• cook out in the open at specially prepared barbeques
• at the local beach clubs (Beach Bar Aquatica) have a drink, try ice-cream cocktails, and in the evening go crazy on the dance floor
• children will definitely enjoy the rope park, the playground with a mini water park, wicker gazebos or a trip to the nearby zoo
• take a wooden gondola cruise on the Vistula
PONIATÓWKA BEACH (2,5 KMS FROM PORT PRASKI LOFT)
Located under the historic Prince Józef Poniatowski Bridge near the National Stadium, this is the most popular beach in Warsaw. Go there if you like a relaxed atmosphere and evening parties under the open sky.
• relax not just on the sand, but also on the wooden terrace
• cook on ready-made barbeques, and order seasonal dishes, original cocktails, lunches and desserts in the nearby beach pavilion
• rent sun loungers, badminton rackets and on Sunday practice yoga
• exercise in the calisthenics zone
• nearby is an educational playground and a natural riparian forest.
• take a free ferry to the other side of the Vistula, from where you can go on a river cruise aboard a traditional wooden craft or a motorboat.
Go to the Koneser Center in Praga District, where post-industrial buildings are now filled with elegant restaurants and stylish drink bars that every foodie should know.
In Praga Koneser Centre, in the renovated complex of the 19th-century Koneser vodka distillery, you will find today the Google Campus business centre, designer shops, innovative restaurants and small bars. Visit the multimedia Polish Vodka Museum to learn how the Polish drink is made.
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8 Plac KoneseraGo to the Koneser Center in Praga District, where post-industrial buildings are now filled with elegant restaurants and stylish drink bars that every foodie should know.
In Praga Koneser Centre, in the renovated complex of the 19th-century Koneser vodka distillery, you will find today the Google Campus business centre, designer shops, innovative restaurants and small bars. Visit the multimedia Polish Vodka Museum to learn how the Polish drink is made.
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City/town information
Warsaw. One city, two faces
Each city has a place that is its showcase and a must-see on any trip. In Warsaw, it’s the Old Town, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List – it’s where the city’s heart has been beating for centuries. However, when you cross the Vistula River and look at the Old Town from a distance, you are struck by how unusual the panorama of the city is – skyscrapers rise above the red roofs of the Old Town. Historical buildings blend in harmoniously with modern architecture, and the city surprises us by revealing its second face.
Warsaw is a city full of attractions. You will find the atmospheric Old Town, magnificent royal palaces, museums that tell the history of Warsaw and Poland, and the bustling boulevards on the Vistula.
TRY WARSAW CUISINE, WHICH IS AS DIVERSE AS THE CITY ITSELF.
For many who visit Warsaw, pierogi is the first dish that comes to their mind when they think about what to eat. It’s a very good choice! Many types of fillings and ways of serving make it impossible to get bored with them.
Pierogi is not the only thing that Warsaw cuisine has to offer. If you want a quick, cheap, tasty and traditional meal, visit a milk bar. However, if you are looking for something a bit more modern, go Koneser - former Vodka factory, Elektrownia Powiśle, where you can try dishes from throughout the world and relax over a drink listening to music.
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Warsaw
Warsaw. One city, two faces
Each city has a place that is its showcase and a must-see on any trip. In Warsaw, it’s the Old Town, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List – it’s where the city’s heart has been beating for centuries. However, when you cross the Vistula River and look at the Old Town from a distance, you are struck by how unusual the panorama of the city is – skyscrapers rise above the red roofs of the Old Town. Historical buildings blend in harmoniously with modern architecture, and the city surprises us by revealing its second face.
Warsaw is a city full of attractions. You will find the atmospheric Old Town, magnificent royal palaces, museums that tell the history of Warsaw and Poland, and the bustling boulevards on the Vistula.
TRY WARSAW CUISINE, WHICH IS AS DIVERSE AS THE CITY ITSELF.
For many who visit Warsaw, pierogi is the first dish that comes to their mind when they think about what to eat. It’s a very good choice! Many types of fillings and ways of serving make it impossible to get bored with them.
Pierogi is not the only thing that Warsaw cuisine has to offer. If you want a quick, cheap, tasty and traditional meal, visit a milk bar. However, if you are looking for something a bit more modern, go Koneser - former Vodka factory, Elektrownia Powiśle, where you can try dishes from throughout the world and relax over a drink listening to music.
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Транспорт
Public Transport
Getting around
The best way to get around Warsaw is on foot or using public transport – a fast and inexpensive way to travel. You can choose among buses, trams and the metro.
Information about public transport timetables:
www.wtp.waw.pl
Information about travelling by public transport is also available at www.jakdojade.pl
Good to know
Bus no. 180 – a regular bus line that takes you to most of the best tourist destinations in Warsaw along the Royal Route to Wilanów.
At night it is worth taking the metro, which runs until midnight on weekdays
Транспорт
Getting to/ out from Warsaw
Getting to/ out from Warsaw
• By plane
Chopin Airport
Most flights to Warsaw land at Chopin Airport 9,5 km from the apartment.
You can reach the apartment by public transportation:
– suburban train line S2 (Get off the train at the "Warszawa Stadion" station only 600 meters from the apatment)
– bus numbers 148 and 188 run to the other side of the river, to Praga
– bus number 175 runs to the centre and around the Old Town (Stare Miasto)
A taxi rank in front of the Terminal offers selected and reliable taxi companies: Ele Taxi.
Как сэкономить
Currency
• Cash
The currency in Poland is the Polish Złoty (PLN) 1 PLN = 100 groszy.
Coins circulate in denominations of 1 PLN, 2 PLN, 5 PLN and 10, 20 and 50 groszy; banknotes are in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 PLN.
In some larger stores, such as hypermarkets, and at some cash-only windows, you can pay in Euros. You must notify the cashier that you will be paying in Euros, but note that it is not a popular currency in Poland yet, and chances are that your change will be given in PLN.
Currency Exchange
Currency should be exchanged at a registered exchange point.
Как сэкономить
Visit Warsaw’s museums for free
Do you know that you can visit dozens of Warsaw museums and galleries for free once a week? It’s a great opportunity to go to popular places like the Royal Castle, Royal Łazienki Park or the Wilanów Palace. Check when you can visit for free.
Monday /Poniedziałek:
• Warsaw Rising Museum (9.00-18.00)
Tuesday/Wtorek:
• National Museum (10.00-18.00)
Wednesday/Środa:
• Royal Castle in Warsaw (10.00-17.00)
• Fryderyk Chopin Museum (11.00-19.00)
Thursday/Czwartek:
• Museum of King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews (10.00-18.00)
Friday/Piątek:
• Royal Łazienki
Путешествие с детьми
Warsaw is a tourist paradise for families with children
See for yourself that Warsaw is a tourist paradise for families with children. It’s not just traditional museums with additional attractions for kids, but also places created especially for them. Be sure to visit the fascinating Copernicus Science Centre or an interactive museum where education and fun can go hand in hand! It’s not just small children who will like the huge locomotives or military vehicles at the Station Museum and the Polish Army Museum. Everyone will enjoy the shows at the Multimedia Fountain Park or a visit to the Royal Garden of Light.