Historical center of Warsaw. Guide - shopping centers in Warsaw

Shopping is one of the reasons why Warsaw and Poland as a whole are the best places in the world. Today we will tell you about the best shopping centers to Warsaw, where you can happily spend your hard-earned money and buy yourself whatever your heart desires.

Zlote Tarasy

Address: ul. Złota 59
Availability of parking: yes.

The most important shopping center in Warsaw. It is located right next to the central railway station, and there is also a bus station for many city routes right there. In the shopping center itself you can not only shop in different stores, but also spend your leisure time. For example, go to the movies. There are also many restaurants and cafes here, ranging from a food court to good restaurants. The center occupies 4 floors, and on the ground floor there is a grocery supermarket. There are also services, such as laundry.

Here

Clothing and fashion stores	Restaurants and cafes	Services
Triumph	Empik Cafe	Bank Millennium
Inglot	Burger King	Jatomi Fitness
Victoria's Secret	Il Patio	Currency exchange TUI
Bershka	KFC	Currency exchange Itaka
Cropp	McDonald's	Pharmacy Super-Pharm
H&M	North Fish	Manicure Express
Hugo Boss	Sphinx	Orange
Pull & Bear	Subway	Virgin Mobile
United Colors of Benetton	Thai Wok	T-Mobile
Zara	Green Caffè Nero	Laundry 5 à sec
Vans	Costa Coffee	ING Bank
Ry?ko	So! Coffee	Hairdresser Jean Louis David
Timberland	Hard Rock Cafe	Teletorium
Zara Home	Club 35mm	Various ATMs
Apart	Wiking	Kiosk Ruch
Pandora	Italian Corner & Cafe	Pijalnia czekolady E. Wedel
Crocs	Velvet Bar	Optics

Arkadia

Address: al. Jana Pawła II 82
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 - 22:00, Sunday: 9:00 - 21:00
Availability of parking: yes.
Travel by bus: 205, 409, 500, N12, N46, N62
By tram: 1, 11, 17, 22, 27, 28, 33, 35, 41




One of the best shopping centers in Warsaw, located just 15 minutes from the center. There are about 230 shops, a huge number of cafes, restaurants and a large food court. The center is also convenient for those who have children - there is a convenient children's area. In general, Arcadia is considered a family center, and the shops and selection here are very good, so you will definitely find what you are looking for. There is also a large selection of equipment and electronics in stores: Saturn, Komputronik, Fotojoker, etc.

List of some of the shops and establishments:

Clothing and fashion stores	Restaurants and cafes	Services
Guess	Berger King	Calypso fitness
Zara	KFC	Cinema City Arkadia
Bershka	McDonald's	Citi handlowy (bank)
House	Subway	Millennium bank
Lee	Bubbleology	Pharmacy Super-Pharm
New Yorker	North Fish	Autonatura car wash
Quiksilver	Cukiernia sowa	Wiek currency exchange
Pull & Bear	Skok na sok juice bar	Poczta Polska
Springfield	Thai Wok	TUI Centrum Podroży
Swarovski	Pizza Hut	Laundry 5?sec
Empik	Costa Coffee	ING Bank
Sephora	E.Wedel Pijalnia Czekolady	Euronet ATM
Yves Rocher	Grycan	Children's room

Galeria Mokotow

Address: ul. Wołoska 12
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 - 22:00, Sunday: 9:00 - 21:00
Availability of parking: yes.
Travel by bus: 165 189 218 317 365 401
By tram: 17,18,31
Availability of parking: yes

The Mokotov Gallery is located in one of the most prestigious areas of the city. There are 260 stores located here on 3 floors. Large parking lot, as well as the largest entertainment complex compared to other shopping centers. This is a very modern center, which even has secure parking for bicycles, a children's multimedia room and free Wi-Fi throughout the center. There are always some fashionable events taking place at the Mokotov Gallery; when you come here on the weekend, you are not only a buyer, but also a spectator of some show. There are always popular and trendy places like Starbucks.

List of some of the shops and establishments:

Clothing and fashion stores	Restaurants and cafes	Services
Zara	Jeff's	Calypso fitness
YES	KFC	Cinema City
H&M	McDonald's	Citi handlowy (bank)
Liu Jo	Subway	Millennium bank
Montblanc	Bubbleology	Pharmacy Super-Pharm
Pandora	Cinema cafe	Currency exchange Appolo
Swatch	Cukiernia sowa	Kwiaciarnia Camomille
Noble Place	Five o'clock	Vision Express
Swarovski	Starbucks	TUI Centrum Podroży
Hollister	Monique bakery and wine	Laundry 5 à sec
Vistula	La passion du vin	20 Manicure Pedicure
Timberland	Fragola	Euronet ATM
Reserved	Grycan	Children's room

Blue City

Address: Al. Jerozolimskie 179
Availability of parking: yes.
Travel by bus: 172, 159, 127, 158, 178, 187, 191, 517, 717 i N35, N85
Availability of parking: yes

A large center where you can buy everything you want is not fundamentally different from previous centers; the selection of shops and establishments is approximately the same. The only thing you should consider is the location, since Blue City is far from the city center. Here you can connect to the Internet at the UPC office, buy electronics at Saturn, and connect to the Play or Orange mobile operators.

List of some popular shops in Blue City:

Clothing and fashion stores	Restaurants and cafes	Services
Bershka	Bali cafe	Afrodyta MediSpa
Big star	Bioway	Car wash
H&M	McDonald's	Citi handlowy (bank)
Go sport	Subway	Millennium bank
Intimissimi	Bonapetito	Raiffeisen Polbank
New look	Cieslikowski	Alior bank
New Yorker	Cukiernia Blikle Confectionery	Deutsche bank
Nike	Five o'clock	Press Inmedio
Pull and Bear	Misianka	TUI Centrum Podroży
TK Maxx	MK Cafe?	Travel agency Itaka
Triumph	Pizza Hut	MENNICA ZŁOTA
Vans	redberry	Mobile operator Play
Zara	Grycan	Poczta Polska

Wola Park

Address: ul. Gorczewska 124
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 - 22:00, Sunday: 9:00 - 20:00
Availability of parking: yes.
Travel by bus: 109, 154, 171, 190, 523, N43
Availability of parking: yes

A good shopping center located relatively close to the center. It will be especially convenient for those who live or are located in the Wola and Bemowo areas. A notable feature of the center is the two-story Auchan store, where you can buy groceries on the first floor and non-food items on the second. The supermarket in this shopping center is very large and many come here just for it. There is also a cinema and fitness center, popular clothing stores (Cropp, House, Springfield), a currency exchange office, and a laundry service. In the food court area there are popular chain restaurants (McDonfald's, KFC, Kebab, Sphinx, etc.).

Atrium Reduta

Address: Al. Jerozolimskie 148
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 - 22:00, Sunday: 9:00 - 20:00
Availability of parking: yes

This shopping center is located just opposite CH Blue City. It is not that big, but it has more than 100 stores. Atrium Reduta has recently updated its design and become more modern. This is definitely worth a visit. Here is a short list of some of the shops you can visit here:

• Małe Sioło
• Сropp
• Empik
• Fotojoker
• House
• Komputronik
• RTV Euro AGD

Atrium Promenada

Address: ul. Ostrobramska 75c
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 - 22:00, Sunday: 9:00 - 20:00
Travel by bus: 168 225 502 514 520 525 (stop “CH Promenada”) and 151 (stop “Rechniewskiego”), N02 N25
Availability of parking: yes.

Another complex from the Atrium chain, which is located in the Praga area and includes about 100 stores. Suitable for you if you are in that area, and it just doesn’t make sense to go there. The center includes the usual range of shops and a food court. There is also a grocery store here.
Here is a list of several establishments and shops that are here:

• Starbucks
• Timberland
• Swiss
• Strefa mocy

And many others.

Galeria Wilenska

Address: al. Witosa 31 (Dworzec Wileński)
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 - 21:00, Sunday: 9:00 - 20:00
Travel by bus: 120, 125, 135,160, 162, 166, 169, 170, 190, 338, 509, 512, 517, 527, 718, 738, 805, E-3, E-7
By tram: 6, 13, 20, 23, 25, 26, 28, 74
Availability of parking: yes.

An original combination of a shopping gallery in a train station; in total, the gallery has more than 90 shops and points of various services for you. From clothing stores you will find New Yorker, Big Star, GO Sport and others. There is also RTV EURO AGD and Starbucks here. If your route runs through this station, then this great option have a good time. Also, if you are leaving from this station, you can come here early to walk through the gallery.

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Districts

Warsaw consists of 18 districts that play an important role in defining the character of the city: Mokotów, Prague Poludne (South), Wola, Ursynow, Bielany, Sródmieście, Targówek, Bewowo, Ochota, Prague Pułnoc (North), Białolęka, Wawer, Żoliborz, Ursus , Wlochy, Rembertow, Wesola, Wilanów.

Bemovo

The area is located on the western part of the city and is its natural border. In the south it is bordered by the railway, in the east by the airport. To the west, the area covers the countryside and almost reaches the edge of the Kampinos Forest.

Bialolenka

The district forms the northern border of Warsaw. It is located along the roads leading to Bialystok, Gdansk, Ostroleka, Suwalki. Many industrial enterprises are located in the southwestern part of the region.

Belany

The area is located in the northern part of Warsaw on the left bank of the Vistula, in the vicinity of Kampinos national park and is one of the most beautiful and green areas of Warsaw. The characteristic features of the district are: the Belany forest, the Mlochiny park, and the Bemovo forest. The Belany forest is an ideal place for tourism. The area has retained its ecological character and provides good conditions for housing and development.

Mokotów

The area is located on the left bank of the Vistula. In the south it borders with the districts of Wilanów and Ursynow, in the west with the Wawer district, in the east with Włochy and in the north with Ochota, Śródmieście and Prague Poludne. Mokotów is a residential area. Embassies, residences, foreign delegations are located here, well well-known companies and government agencies.

Hunting

The area is located in the southwestern part of Warsaw. It borders the districts: Śródmieście, Włochy, Wola and Mokotów. Its proximity to the Śródmieście district is certainly an advantage and attracts investors. Many offices of foreign companies are located along Yerozolimsky Avenue for 3 kilometers. The Okhota district covers an area of ​​972 hectares, of which 200 hectares are landscaped

Prague Poludne (South)

The dynamic development of the area can be seen everywhere. In addition to many residential areas built more than 10 years ago, for example, Gotslaw Lotnisko, Przyczolek Grochowski or Ignashka, new and architecturally interesting residential complexes are being created. The area is home to one of the most desirable residences in Warsaw, also called the "Saxon Origin" - an exclusive area of ​​villas, characterized by the style of buildings of the 1920s and 1930s, although it slightly reinterprets the Polish architectural trends of those years - from historic cottage style to classic buildings of extreme functionalism, many embassies are located here.

Prague Púlnoc (North)

The area is located on the right bank of the Vistula. In the south it borders on the Prague Poludne district, in the east on Targówek, and in the west its neighbors are the districts of Żoliborz and Śródmieście

Rembertow

The area is on the far eastern shore of Warsaw, making it in some ways a gateway to the East and an entry point primarily for Belarus and Russia.

Sredmiescie

The area can be called the cultural and recreational center of the capital. Situated on the left bank of the Vistula in the very center of Warsaw, it is perhaps the most important district in Warsaw and is probably the most important district in Poland. The word "srodmiescie" means "city center" in Polish. The area is bordered by the railway line passing through the Warsaw Gdańsk station in the north, from Jan Pawel II and Niepodlegloszczy Avenues in the West and in the South it runs to the end of Batoriego, Boja Zelenski, Spetserova and Gagarin streets.

Targuwek

The area is located on the right bank of the Vistula. In the South it borders with Prague Poludne and Rembertów, in the East with the Prague Pułnoc district and in the North with Białolęka. It covers a surface of 2436 hectares, i.e. 5% of the total surface of Warsaw.

Ursus

The district is the smallest of all Warsaw districts. It is located in the western part of the capital, 9 km from the city center. It has an advantageous location in terms of communications, because... it is at the confluence of international automotive and railways. About 1 km from the northern border of Ursus there is the international road E-30 (Poznan) from East to West. A few kilometers south of Ursus there are already 2 international roads from North to South: E-67 (Katowice) and E-77 (Krakow)

Ursynow

The area lies almost entirely on the Warsaw Plain, located at an altitude of 20-30 meters above the level of the Vistula River and extending to the southern part of Warsaw. There are three nature reserves in and around the area. The location of the area on the border of Warsaw and the number of nature reserves play an important role for residents in the modern ecosystem of the city. In addition, the area is almost free of industrial plants, buildings and equipment that may be harmful to the environment.

Wawer

The area is located on the right bank of the Vistula, in the southern part of Warsaw. In the north it borders with Rembertów and Prague Poludne and in the west with Mokotów and Wilanów. The area of ​​the Wawer district is 7971 hectares, of which forests occupy 34.5%. It is therefore a green area known for its climatic qualities and traditional recreational areas. It is also famous for its rich forests, forming the Masovian Landscape Park.

Vesola

The area is located in the eastern part of Warsaw, on the right bank of the Vistula River, and covers an area of ​​23 square meters. kilometers. The Wesola area is comparable to the Rembertow and Prague Poludne districts. Compared to other districts, Wesola ranks second to last in terms of the number of inhabitants, ahead of the 13,000-strong Wilanów district. It is also one of the least urbanized areas, with a population density of only 650 people per sq. km.

Wilanow

The area is located in the southern part of Warsaw, on the left bank of the Vistula. In the West is the border of the Ursynow district, in the north is Mokotów and in the East is Wawer, located on the right bank of the Vistula. Wilanów is one of the most beautiful areas of Poland. It owes its fame to King John III Sobieski, who decided to build his summer residence here

Vlochy

The area is located in the southwestern outskirts of the capital, far enough away to prevent city noise from reaching it and at the same time so close that communication with the city center does not pose any problem. Anyone who wants to live in this area will undoubtedly appreciate the charm of its small buildings. However, it is the presence of an airport nearby, rather than aesthetics, that influences the building height limitation. Advantageous location also matters - two main roads leave Warsaw: Krakowskie and Jerozolimskie avenues

Will

The area is located in the western part of Warsaw and borders the northwestern part with the industrial Żoliborz, the northern part with the ring railway, Jan Pawel II Avenue, Jerozolimskie Avenue, Warsaw Railway (WKD), southern part with railway lines on the section Warsaw Włochy - Warsaw Zachodnia, in the western part with the Koło forest, in the northwestern part with Armia Krajowa Avenue

Żoliborz

The area is located in the northwestern part of Warsaw, on the banks of the Vistula River. Two main arteries pass through it: the Home Army route, connecting the Eastern and Western parts of the city, and the Wislostrada, connecting the North with the South. In the western part of the district there is an industrial zone and the Povezki cemetery.

The most beautiful and most interesting part of Warsaw for tourists is, naturally, Old town.

It is this part that is chosen for excursions, as well as personal leisure on weekends or holidays. Let's figure out why the Old Town of Warsaw attracts everyone more tourists from all over the world, and where exactly you should spend time in the area so that it leaves you with the most vivid impressions.

The city center of Warsaw was founded in the thirteenth century. Somewhat later, the Market Square was laid out, and the town hall was erected, which for a long time remained the main attraction of the city.

At the end of the sixteenth century, it was also officially moved here royal residence, thanks to which the castle was quickly rebuilt, and then Catholic churches, residences of noble families and many other buildings began to appear, and Castle Square itself began to develop at a very fast pace. The most beautiful city park in all of Poland, Lazienki, was built nearby.

The architecture of the old center of Warsaw was carried out by the best architects. During the restoration of buildings after the seventeenth century, a lot of attention was paid to the general style, thanks to which buildings of different ages fit into the overall ensemble.

The city center changed its face several times, in particular, the town hall was removed here, and the column of Sigismund Vasa was erected. And in general, initially the Market Square itself was built in the Gothic style, and only then it was converted into the Baroque style.

At the end of the nineteenth century, the Old Town received its current face. Also, from this time until the Second World War, they tried to reconstruct the significantly dilapidated main temples and the palace, which was partially accomplished.

During World War II, almost the entire Old Town was destroyed by the Germans. He suffered the largest losses after the failed Warsaw Uprising, which was organized in 1944. Almost all large buildings were destroyed during this period, including the churches of the old center.

In the post-war years, the entire historical part of the city was reconstructed. To make Warsaw look exactly as it did before the Germans, various archival data on historically significant buildings were used, including the work of turn-of-the-century architecture students dating back to the old city.

The restoration of palaces and temples was treated with the greatest care; even the interior decoration was reliably restored, not to mention the old façade. But with residential buildings they worked on a completely different principle - here only facades were built according to old projects, making communications and the internal layout of such buildings more modern and convenient.

Now the old part of the Polish capital serves to a greater extent cultural center, as well as a historical monument (after all, it was not without reason that this entire part of the city was included in the UNESCO funds, receiving the title of a unique reconstruction of the period of the 13th - 20th centuries).

However, even today it is here that the most famous public events are held, including concerts, conferences and much more, for which the squares and buildings of the old center are most suitable. Also, it is in this part of the Polish capital that all holidays and festivals traditionally start.

Excursion programs also certainly begin from Palace Square; it is no coincidence that there are still so many souvenir shops and restaurants in its vicinity today.

The Polish capital calls its very first district the Old Town, which, on the one hand, was bounded by the old, now long-defunct bed of the Kamenka River, and on the other, by the remains of the city walls. The “Old Town” association traditionally includes the Castle and Market Squares, as well as the very small Canoniya Square with adjacent streets, as well as many important buildings.

It was this part that was originally called Warsaw; all the other areas that are now part of this administrative center were just suburbs.

It should be noted that all other, also quite ancient parts of present-day Warsaw are also not included in the Old Town.

Even those areas that began their construction at the same time when Castle Square was built up are called the new part, they have some stylistic differences, in addition, at the time of construction, and even now, completely different functions were imposed on them, which are the heart of Warsaw does not fulfill and never has fulfilled.

New city for a center like Warsaw the concept is quite vague. On the one hand, here the New Town is called one of the old districts, which initially developed as a completely independent settlement, and only in the eighteenth century it became part of Warsaw itself (at that time the Old Town was already crowded with residents).

The new city is a more modest part of the capital, which does not have any magnificent palaces or particularly noteworthy monuments, but it also has its own Market Square and many old houses, which are still unique examples of authentic Polish architecture.

The new city, of course, like the Old one, was almost completely destroyed during the war. It, however, was reconstructed less carefully than the old one, since it did not represent much cultural value, which is why only a few of its luxurious houses remain today.

But this is where the Palace of Culture and Science is located, as well as several interesting old churches. Also, it is in this part of Warsaw that most offices, public buildings and other centers important for the life of Warsaw are located.

In addition to the New Town as a separate entity within Warsaw, there are also new districts in the city. They have a completely different architecture, are practically devoid of significant monuments, but they are where modern shopping centers are concentrated, where many go on shopping trips, as well as the best completely inexpensive real estate for those who are planning to move to the very heart of Poland for a long time.

It is in this part that Warsaw has collected all its most interesting attractions, without visiting which a trip to Poland as a whole may seem boring and completely incomplete to you. That is why, if you are in this city, first of all you will definitely need to visit:

• Palace Square and, of course, Royal Palace. Here you will find a luxurious exhibition of the main castle of the city. If you are lucky enough to get here right at Christmas time, then this is also where you will see the main Christmas tree of the country and the famous Polish fair.
• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. This is one of the stunning first temples of the old city, which was often used for ceremonial events in the past, and even now is the tomb of many famous people. To this day, it is rightfully considered the main Warsaw temple. By the way, it’s worth coming here even just to listen to music; the acoustics in this temple are truly unique of its kind.
• Barbican. This is a unique and, unfortunately, the only fortification structure, reminiscent of the fact that at one time the city of Warsaw was practically a fortress. Now this location serves as the main object for fans of historical reconstructions - it is not so rare for young people to try to stage impromptu knightly tournaments here.
• Monument to the mermaid. This is the main symbol that the city still recognizes, located on the Market Square. It’s worth coming here to make a wish, spend lunch (there are a lot of street cafes here), or buy souvenirs. And, of course, it’s hard to imagine a tourist in Warsaw who wouldn’t decide to take a photo here.
• Church of Our Lady of Grace. He moved from one church order to another several times. Another most interesting temple the city of Warsaw, which was completely destroyed after the Warsaw Uprising. Restored in great detail based on documents from 1939.

Also, the Old Town will give you the opportunity to see many interesting monuments, of which the smallest is the monument to the little rebel, created in honor of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.

And that’s not all, because, in fact, every house here has its own interesting legend and enters historical heritage, therefore, it is impossible to ignore it and not take a photo against the backdrop of the accurately restored façade.

Where will be the most interesting for tourists?

Most notable places in the Old Town – Market Square (especially in holidays), Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (even if you usually don’t visit places of worship, in this case you risk missing out on many interesting historical monuments) and, of course, the Royal Palace itself with Castle Square.

By the way, you need to allocate as much time as possible to view the palace. This building of the Polish capital is very large, it has a complex ensemble, and inside the castle itself there are often several exhibitions at once, worthy of attention.

Children in the old center will most likely find only Rynok Square interesting. However, it is recommended to visit it with such a crowd in the evening hours. It is at this time that Warsaw delights its tourists with numerous performances, fairs, and street concerts, without which a visit to this luxurious capital may well seem incomplete.

Until the Second World War, when it was completely destroyed. Over the years many cultural monuments were restored, however, a significant part of Warsaw was built in a modern style. Today Warsaw is conventionally divided into the Old and New Towns. The updated, modernized look of the city is also impressive.

New city.

Old town.

How to get there?

If you are planning a trip to this amazing city, then don’t worry, because all conditions for the comfort of tourists have been created here.

International Airport Chopin(Warsaw-Frédéric Chopin), which is located 10 km south of the city center, in the Okęcie district, hosts international and domestic flights. In Terminal 1 there is an information desk where you can buy a city map and get advice on car booking and museum opening hours. In addition, there are 24-hour currency exchange offices and ATMs.

Warsaw Central Station (Warszawa Centralna, Dworzec Centralny; Al Jerozolimskie 54) receives trains from all over Europe. Inside the station there is everything a tourist needs: ATMs, cafes, Internet access, etc.

There are two bus stations in Warsaw: Warszawa Zachodnia (Al Jerozolimskie 144) - in the west, which receives all major international and domestic flights throughout the country; and Warszawa Stadion (ul Zamojskiego 1) - on the eastern bank of the river, controls the eastern direction, including the international one.

Warsaw Central Station - Warszawa Centralna.

Urban transport in Warsaw

It is convenient for foreigners to use Warsaw public transport— by buses, trams, metro. All buses and trolleybuses operate according to a schedule, which can be found at each stop. Closer to the center, there is also a detailed map of the city at the stops. Travel is carried out using tickets, which are sold at special kiosks or at terminals directly in the transport. The tickets are universal and allow you to travel on buses, trams and the metro; the ticket is valid for several hours or days.

Warsaw tram.

The metro operates around the clock and has specially equipped elevators that go down from the street to the platforms. They are used by the elderly, disabled people, people with luggage and strollers. Escalators generally start from the street.

Transport is mostly new and extremely clean, runs strictly on schedule and quite quickly. There is a special schedule for night transport. In trams and subways there are no separate carriages; rubber inserts, “accordions”, allow the transport to be maneuverable on turns and develop high speed. All city transport has a specific red and yellow color.

Old town

Warsaw divided by the Vistula into two parts. In the western sector on the left bank is the city center, and to the north of it is the Old Town. Despite the fact that the Old Town seems quite small, in fact, walking along its narrow cobblestone streets, you may not even notice how the whole day flies by.

Admiring the Old Town, it’s hard to believe that all the buildings are copies of ancient buildings that were completely destroyed in the 1940s and restored in the second half of the 20th century. This historic site is listed world heritage UNESCO.

The heart of the Old Town is considered Market Square, which was once the center of Warsaw. Fairs, celebrations and other outstanding events were organized here. Today this picturesque corner, framed colorful houses, with many cafes and souvenir shops, is an inspiration for local and visiting artists. Installed on the square beautiful fountain with a monument to the Warsaw Siren, which is a symbol of the city. Sventoyanska Street leads deep into the Old Town.

Palace Square is the first thing visitors to the Old Town see when approaching it from the modern center of Warsaw. Along the eastern side of the square stretches Royal Castle, built at the beginning of the 17th century on the site of a wooden fortress from the 14th century. Today the Palace is open art museum, there are often concerts.

Royal Castle.

Not far from the castle there is a Gothic Cathedral John the Baptist- the oldest temple in Warsaw, built in the 13th-14th centuries. Organ sounds are often heard from there.

A beautiful street of the Royal Route - Krakowskie Przedmieście. On the left is the Radziwill Palace, where the young Chopin gave his first concert. Among the famous buildings in Warsaw is the University of Warsaw. It is easily recognized by its majestic Baroque gates. Also pay attention to the monument to Adam Mickiewicz. Behind the back of the great poet - Discalced Carmelite Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph.

Not far from him - residence of the President of Poland. On 76 hectares there are lakes, fountains, a greenhouse, gazebos, statues and even a Greek amphitheater - all of this is the Royal Lazienki Gardens of the park. Dozens of peacocks roam freely in the park. At the entrance you can buy nuts to feed the squirrels. Entry to the Royal Gardens is free.

From the Royal Gardens of Lazienki Park you can take buses No. 116 and No. 180 to another Warsaw sights- Wilanów Palace (final stop). This place is called “small Versailles”. Wilanów was supposed to remind the wife of King John III Sobieski of her native France.

In the Ostrogsky Palace, on the street. Tamka, 41, is one of the most unusual museums — Frederic Chopin Museum. The museum's collection includes about 5,000 exhibits: handwritten scores, letters, autographs, pianos, etc.

The road from the Old Town to the New passes through the ruins of the Barbican defensive walls, once designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Battista.

The streets of the New Town take your breath away. Here, together with numerous temples and cathedrals, there are modern buildings that simply cannot fail to attract attention. Modern Warsaw is a real European metropolis. The capital was filled with tall skyscrapers made of modern materials, glass and metal. New architectural projects are spectacular, bold, using curved lines and asymmetry in design.

Along with the achievements of modern times, there are also historical places For example, on the banks of the Vistula there is one of the best-preserved military structures - the Warsaw Citadel. The fortress was built by order of Nicholas I.

The center of Warsaw unites the districts of Śródmieście, Wola, Mokotów, Żoliborz, Ochota, Praga Północ and Praga Południe, where industrial facilities and fashionable residential areas are concentrated. Eastern Warsaw consists of the districts Targówek, Rembertów, Wawer and Wesoła, which are probably not of much interest to tourists.

Speaking about the center of the capital, one cannot fail to mention, from the upper terrace of which there is a stunning view of the entire city.

Ocher-colored tiled roofs, modern high-rise buildings, squares, squares, roads - everything is in full view. On the 30th floor of the palace, where it is located observation deck, in a matter of seconds you will be transported by a high-speed elevator. The entrance ticket for adults costs 20 zlotys (5 euros); there are discounts for groups of tourists and children.

Warsaw surprises with a large number of parks, gardens and green areas. In addition to more than ten nature reserves and two botanical gardens, the city has numerous squares and green spaces near private houses, roads, etc.

Along with the residential complexes, modern playgrounds are equipped and street exercise equipment is installed. In parks and squares there are dry toilets and many benches where you can relax, chat with friends and simply bask in the sun.

Warsaw is a very clean city; there are spacious trash cans everywhere, made in the same style as the city flower beds. There are several utility services that constantly monitor order.

You can walk around the capital, enjoying its delights, not only during the day, but also in the evening. With the onset of dusk, the whole of Warsaw is lit with thousands of lights; good lighting will allow you to see those places that you did not have time to see during the day and take a new look at the city at night.

It is safe to wander the streets of the city at late hours, because police patrol around the clock.

Warsaw attracts tourists with modern shopping centers and sales. Directly in the city center, near the central railway station, there is a huge shopping center for amateur shopping Złote Tarasy.

Arkadia is considered the most interesting shopping center. And just 19 km from the city center and 10 km from the airport is the MAXIMUS outlet, where you can always buy branded items from old collections at discounted prices.

The total area of ​​the stores is 192,000 sq. m. m. For the convenience of visitors, shopping centers have special navigation terminals where you can see a map of store locations by floor and find the objects you need, as well as high-speed elevators and large parking lots.

Cycling Warsaw

In 2013 alone, Warsaw bicycles were rented 1,800,000 times, and since its inception, the city's cycling network has been used by 2.2 million people. City residents use city bicycles more often, since a 20-minute ride is free. Therefore, it is very convenient to go shopping to the store.

“Veturilo” is the second largest European urban cycling system, which occupies an honorable 10th place among similar transport systems peace. City bikes are available at any time of the day, from March to November. The maximum rental duration is 12:00. If you fail to return the bike to the station within the specified time, you will have to pay a fine.

For cyclists, there are bicycle paths everywhere, separated by special markings or laid out with red cobblestones on the sidewalks.

There are also special markings on the roadway. In general, the roads in Warsaw are quite good, there are all the necessary signs, modern traffic lights and clear markings that determine the traffic mode.

In Poland, bicycle strollers are actively used for transporting children, towed baskets, etc. There are many specialized stores where you can buy brightly tuned bicycles.