Top Things to do in Central Poland
Top Hotels in Central Poland
- 1. NYX Hotel Warsaw
- 2. PURO Warszawa Centrum
- 3. Sofitel Warsaw Victoria Hotel
- 4. Polonia Palace Hotel
- 5. InterContinental Warszawa
- 6. Novotel Warszawa Centrum
- 7. Holiday Inn Resort Warsaw - Jozefow, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Warsaw Marriott Hotel
- 9. Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel
- 10. Hampton By Hilton Poznan Old Town
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Central Poland, Poland
Discover the best top things to do in Central Poland, Poland including Cathedral of St. Martin's and St. Nicholas, Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), Rynek Starego Miasta, Old Town, Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, Piotrkowska Street, Town Square - Old Town, Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus, Old Market Square, Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church).
Restaurants in Central Poland
1. Cathedral of St. Martin's and St. Nicholas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By paullegate - St Ives, United Kingdom
On the riverside of Brda River is St. Martin and St. Nicholas Cathedral. It is a Catholic church which was built in the 15th Century and has a Gothic style and serves as a parish church and cathedral of the Diocese of Bydgoszcz. It was given cathedral status by Pope John Paul II in March 2004. Inside the cathedral it is very ornate and quite captivating. The cathedral is incredibly charming and is worth seeking out whilst in Bydgoszcz.
2. Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,424 reviews
Located in Old Town, this picturesque open plaza was built in 1821 and features the King Zygmunt III column in its center.
Reviewed By watupqt - Warsaw, Poland
It’s very crowded and very touristy but I think it’s a must go if you’re visiting Warsaw. Square itself is lovely, there are many good restaurants around and you have a nice view of National Stadium (which definitely looks better from the distance)
3. Rynek Starego Miasta
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4.5 based on 4,788 reviews
Surrounded by beautiful seventeenth- and eighteenth-century merchants' houses, this lively square is filled with street vendors, cafes, shops, galleries and some of Warsaw's top restaurants.
Reviewed By richardmoore55 - Chester, United Kingdom
The heart of The Old Town and definitely a 'Must See Place' Home to Museums, Restaurants, Free Music Concerts, Market stalls and shops. Not all of which are Tourist orientated, so No Pressure Sellers. Lots of craft stalls with high quality goods at reasonable prices. In winter there are beer shacks set up surrounding the Open Air Ice rink as well as the restaurants
4. Old Town
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4.5 based on 13,713 reviews
After being leveled when the Nazis left, this whole neighborhood of cobblestone Gothic streets and alleyways, baroque palaces, numerous churches and tiered burghers' houses were masterfully reconstructed to reflect the atmosphere of bygone days.
Reviewed By AdrianK6 - Warsaw, Poland
Old Town is a charming place to go, two square markets and main streets with bars and restaurants, many calm narrow streets where you can stroll for hours without bunch of tourists - especially Brzozowa street, Piwna street, Piesza street.
5. Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,587 reviews
The Royal Łazienki was King Stanisław August’s summer residence, in which a classicist architecture is harmoniously blended with its natural surroundings featuring fabulous gardens
Reviewed By 146andrzejz
This is the most popular site-seeing spot in Warsaw, a real must! Fantastically located on two levels of terrain and on the slope between them. It is actually an English garden with several-hundert years old trees, artificial lakes and cannals, picturesque “Palace on the water” (the residence of the last Polish king) and all the historical buildings beautifully composed into the terrain and park, delivering many spots of an unusual beauty (for example: a magnificient view from the bridge on the channel on the lake and a slope crowned with classical Belweder building). All this makes Łazienki a natural destination for all the first-time visitors to Warsaw and a perfect leasure place for the people living here. In my opinion, its perfect for a nice one-hour-stroll or if you have more time, just take a seat on one of the benches and imagine yourself the 18th century king playing cards or just having a walk. You may also consider entering Palace on the Water - a museum. If you are interested in the Polish history there is a lot to learn here if not just enjoy!
6. Piotrkowska Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,399 reviews
Reviewed By mariuspro - London, United Kingdom
Great place to be ???? If you looking for great city-break Łódź is the city for you a specially Piotrkowska street - the longest street in Europe with pubs, restaurants ... great atmosphere and prices !!! Highly recommended
7. Town Square - Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,166 reviews
Reviewed By RafalWVIIX - Skoki, Poland
In general, medieval town squares had been taking two forms : of an open square, surrounded by public buildings and houses of gentry and rich townsfolk; so called patricians. And with town's hall or other public edifices in the middle of it. Torun's town square belong to this second type. Marked out after 1251 was an important point located on trade route to Malbork and Gdansk, and not so far from ford through a Vistula River. Back in the past it was most representative and prestigious part of town. And, to be honest, still is. After joining Hanseatic League in 1280 town had witnessed rapid growth. We can admire its effects in beautiful edifices of Old Town Square like Gothic Town Hall. Beside of public gatherings, fairs or tournaments, town square was place where court judgements were announced and public executions of criminals were taking place. In 1454 at the Torun's town square, Gabriel Bazynski voivode of Chelminska Land along with Torun's nobles, patricians and highest municipal officials swore allegiance to Polish King Casimir IV Jagiellon. Of course, the main function of town square were trade and commerce. Town square was divided into four markets where, along with the adjacent streets, selling goods was taking place. Around the old market place can be found one of the oldest tenements in Torun. Many of them constructed in 13th and 14th centuries were, later on, rebuilt in Renaissance, Baroque or Classicist styles. Many of those tenements concealing inside themselves beautiful historic interiors. From all the buildings of Old Town Square its western frontage is the youngest one. After being severely damaged during Swedish siege in 1703 in times of III Northern War ( or so called Great Northern War) it's been partly rebuilt after its end. In place of most damaged tenements Baroque Church of the Holy Spirit was erected. In 19th century some of the rebuilt tenements on the west side of the square were demolished by Prussian government (that was the time after III partition of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth), and Neo-Gothic edifice of Central Post Office was constructed in their place. Luckily enough, in times of WWII, when German Wehrmacht razed to the ground so many towns and cities in Poland, Russia and other countries Torun's Old Town Square was spared utter destruction, so we can admire its beauty. Definitely worth visiting.
8. Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 592 reviews
Reviewed By Ula_and_Tom - Leszno, Poland
Really cool that even the great Kopernik is wearing a mask in the time of coronavirus. Very neat. No trash around it. Obviously there were lots of tourists but that's predictable since everyone wants a ????.
9. Old Market Square
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4.5 based on 2,723 reviews
Reviewed By 798patw - Tramore, Ireland
Fantastic weekend in poznan the old market Square is lovely lots of bars and restaurants and a must is whiskey in the jar fantastic bar food is fabulous there.
10. Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 650 reviews
This huge parish church is known for its magnificent Baroque ornamentation in the chapels of the Holy Cross, which feature a 16th-century crucifix and the Virgin Mary.
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
During my wife’s and me tour of Poznan Old Town Square and the surrounding streets, we reached Golebia Street, which houses one of the most amazing churches we have ever visited in the past, the Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church). These sights are amazing and highly recommended. The Parish Church of St. Stanislaus church is amazing and stunning with wonderful designs and decoration both on its exterior and especially the richness of the interior space. Beautifully designed pillars, spectacular ceilings and plenty of spectacular elements in every corner and any direction you turn your eyes to. A site that must not be missed !!!
