Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of the Poland located on the Vistula River. Its population is estimated at 1.71 million residents, making Warsaw the 9th most populous city proper in the European Union.
Warsaw is a global city, a major international tourist destination and an important economic hub in Central Europe.
It is also known as the "phoenix city" because it has survived so many wars throughout its history. Most notably, during World War II, 85% of its buildings were destroyed.
We recommend you stay in Warsaw for at list 3 nights.
Main sights recommended in the Old Town of Warsaw are:
- The historic Castle Square.
- The Royal Castle of Warsaw.
- St. John's Archcathedral, one of the oldest churches in the city.
- Old Town Market Place, the center and oldest part of the Old Town.
- Warsaw Barbican one of few remaining relics of the historic fortifications that once encircled Warsaw.
Main sights recommended in other parts of Warsaw are:
- Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 during World WarII.
- The Palace of Culture and Science, the tallest building in Poland.
- Lazienki Park, the largest park in the city.
- Chopin Monument, near Łazienki Park.
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