Warsaw Things to Do

Belvedere' means a residence or palace with a beautiful or extensive view and this is certainly true of this eighteenth century royal residence. Situated at the top of a high Vistula scarp, it has a wonderful view of the surrou... more

Nowy Swiat (New World) is part of the road, which runs from the Royal Castle to Wilanow—the royal summer residence. It is a beautiful street with wonderful nineteenth century architecture. Here you can find Warsaw's most exclus... more

Named after Countess Emilia Plater, a 19th-century Polish-Lithuanian national hero and revolutionary, this street exudes a mixture of historic and creatively modern ambiance. Warsaw's most popular high-end hotels (The Intercont... more

Klub Harenda tends to be a club in the winter and a beer hall in the summer. It has been popular for several years and attracts all types of people. The outdoor patio has the feel of a picnic area, with smoke and grill action,... more

Old Town Jazz Festival attracts jazz enthusiasts from all over Poland. Every Saturday throughout July and August, both local and international jazz performers gather in the Old Town Market Square (Rynek Starego Miasta) to play... more

This beautiful cemetery, located next to the Protestant Cemetery and near the Powazki necropolis, was established between 1799 and 1806. Marble and sandstone tombstones called masebas reveal delicately carved symbols and orname... more

Musical Theater Roma seems to have found the formula for success. Mix popularity with excellent content and the result is a successful challenge to even the National Opera.The theater presents everything from opera to musicals... more

Poland's major Christmas celebration often catches foreigners by surprise because it happens on December 24. The celebration includes a huge meal consisting of 12 traditional dishes that is consumed after seeing the first star... more

This new festival, dedicated to showcasing Polish contemporary opera, looks like it will be popular and well received. It is presented by the ambitious Warsaw Chamber Opera, who also head the popular annual Mozart festival. more

While cash-splashing tourists flock to Nowy Swiat, Warsaw's chief commercial promenade, penny-pinching travelers and local artsy-types head straight for Zabkowska Street in the heart of the budding Praga precinct. This pleasant... more