See what the experts are saying about Warsaw. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
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... Continue reading »
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History
Warsaw lies at the crossroads of Europe. The city sits, peering over the The Wisla, halfway between Paris and Moscow. At the moment this central location is helping to build the capital up again—Warsaw is developing at breakneck speed. Sky... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Needless to say, Warsaw's hotel scene has undergone a drastic makeover since the fall of communism. Whereas before it may have been difficult to find accommodation that satisfied Western standards of comfort and modernity, the last two decade... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Warsaw has a very dynamic and fast-paced restaurant scene. New places seem to open weekly and the choice is considerable. Some of its restaurants have become well known abroad as well. However, there was a time when a typical Warsaw waite... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Warsaw has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment choices. There is something for everyone. Those seeking opera and classical music will not want to miss the Teatr Wielki (National Opera), the national opera. It is massive and beautiful... Continue reading »
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Tours
Warsaw is a pleasant city to explore. The fabulous Stare Miasto (Old Town) is instantly rewarding and two of the city's parks are absolute must-see destinations. Most of the main sights can be covered in two or three days. The city is spli... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: This former eastern bloc outpost has been transformed into a chic modern gateway to central Europe. Located 10 miles southwest of Warsaw, the Frederic Chopin International Airport (WAW) (+48 22 650 3943) has undergone... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Warsaw Province: Mazowieckie Country: Poland Warsaw By The Numbers: Population: 1,615,000 (city); 2,200,000 (metropolitan area) Elevation: 351 feet/ 107 meters Average Annual Rainfall: 21.6 inches/ 55 centimeters Average Annual Snowfall... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Poland's capital city -- not often included on many tourist itineraries -- deserves a fresh look. While it will never have the charm of Kraków or Gdansk, there's a spirit of rebirth here that's immediately contagious. Some 85% of the city was... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Warsaw's Okecie airport (tel. 022/650 42 20; www.lotnisko-chopina.pl), sometimes called by its formal name, Frederyk Chopin Airport, is 10km (6 miles) from the city center. Most major international carriers use th... Continue reading »
Warsaw Travel Experiences
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Warsaw
We didn't really have any prior expectations of Warsaw as we've never heard anyone say anything particulalry nice about it. However, we... Continue reading »
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Warsaw
Leaving Krakow after 5 nights, we jumped back on the train and went back to the capital Warsaw, for the last 2 nights.After being misled... Continue reading »
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Warsaw, Poland
Tuesday July 12, 2005 Warsaw, Poland We visited the Warsaw Ghetto and the Old Town and learned about Warsaw’s destructive past. At the Wa... Continue reading »
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A little Curie in Warsaw
Berlin to Poznan, PolandWith a quick breakfast at Honigmond under our belts, we set off for the Polish border. We had no idea what to exp... Continue reading »
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Warsaw Sightseeing
Today it was an early start to another full day of activities. Our first stop was to wazienki Park and the Chopin Memorial garden. On our... Continue reading »
Popular Warsaw Hotels
- Le Royal Meridien Bristol
- Ibis Warszawa Centrum
- Sofitel Victoria Warsaw
- Sobieski Hotel
- InterContinental WARSAW
- MDM Hotel
- Residence St Andrews Palace
- Rad SAS Centrum Hotel Warsaw
- The Westin Warsaw
- Hyatt Regency Warsaw
