Warsaw Travel Guide
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There are many cities such as Paris, Budapest and New York where individual districts are known for specific traits, and these play a major role in defining the city's character. Warsaw was once the same (and it may well be again) but at the moment the city's districts are in the process of renewal and modernization. How they will end up is anyone's guess, but … Read Warsaw introduction
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Staszic Palace
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In reality this lovely building has never been a proper palace. It was designed by Antonio Corazzi and built in 1820-23 by a foundation established by Stanislaw Staszic. The original facade disappeared under numerous remodeling …
Orbis Hotel Grand
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The architecture of this hotel is slowly becoming classic—it is a fine example of socialist realist design. The unusual use of columns on the upper …
Kawiarnia Restauracja
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This is another one of those places that seems to have been around forever, but actually hasn't been. In fact it's a fairly recent addition to this busy street. There are always lots of people lounging around here, especially in the cafe …
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it was cool. very nice city. you should consider vistiting there for your next visit.
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Introduction
Emerging like a phoenix from the ashes of WWII, Warsaw is essentially a post-war city. Its handful of historic precincts have been meticulously reconstructed, but most of its urban landscape is modern, from the dull products of the Stalin era to the more creative efforts of recent years.
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Former Jewish District The vast area of the Mirów and Muranów districts was once predominantly inhabited by Jewish Poles. During WWII the Nazis established a Jewish ghetto in the area, but razed it to the ground after crushing the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in April 1943. A walking tour of …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1671670 Area : 495km² Longitude / Latitude : 21.0118789673 / 52.2449455261 Currency : Zloty (PLN) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Warsaw-Frédéric Chopin Airport (tel: 650 41 00; www.lotnisko-chopina.pl) is 10km (6mi) south of the city centre; it handles all domestic and international flights. The cheapest way of getting from the airport to the city (and vice versa) is by the frequent city bus 175, …
History
Recent History With the arrival of a market economy in 1989, the face of Warsaw has undergone rapid change. Newly constructed steel-and-glass towers are increasingly breaking the monotony of the grey landscape, shop windows showcase colourful, innovative designs and colour, and the city …
Weather
Warsaw's seasons are quite distinct. Spring (Mar-May) is initially cold and windy, later becoming pleasantly warm and often sunny. Summer (Jun-Aug) is predominantly warm with plenty of sunshine interlaced with heavy rains. The heat peaks in July. Autumn (Sep-Nov)is warm and usually sunny, …
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Overview
The geographical core and political center of Poland since 1611, Warsaw will doubtless shock the first-time visitor with its bleak postwar architecture. But the history of this city can turn dismay first to amazement and then to deep admiration for the surviving one-third of its inhabitants who …
Warsaw has been reconstructed to its pre-war splendour
and other towns are being beautifully restored following the ending of Soviet influence, which came hot on the heels of the terrible Nazi occupation. There are now many colourful market places, and the countryside remains pretty but poor. Poland certainly has a troubled past. A leading European …
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