The 10 Best Historic Sites in Warsaw, Central Poland

January 20, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Warsaw is a mixture of relaxing green spaces, historic sites and vivid modernity. Discover the charming Old Town, Wilanów Palace and amazing Lazienki Park, where you can watch free Chopin concerts every Sunday during the summer. Experience a few of the dozens of interactive museums, including the Warsaw Uprising Museum, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews and the Copernicus Science Centre. For exciting nightlife, visit the vibrant Vistula boulevards and upscale clubs.
Restaurants in Warsaw

1. Dawny Zydowski Dom Akademicki

ul.Sierakowskiego 7, Warsaw 00-001 Poland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Dawny Zydowski Dom Akademicki

2. Rynek Starego Miasta

Warsaw 00-279 Poland http://www.srodmiescie.warszawa.pl/ulica-307.html
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4.5 based on 4,788 reviews

Rynek Starego Miasta

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

3. Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum

Plac Zamkowy 4, Warsaw 00-277 Poland +48 22 355 51 70 [email protected] http://www.zamek-krolewski.pl
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4.5 based on 2,642 reviews

Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum

The Royal Castle in Warsaw (Polish: Zamek Królewski w Warszawie) is a castle residency that formerly served throughout the centuries as the official residence of the Polish monarchs. Initially the complex served as the residence of the Dukes of Masovia, and since the sixteenth century, the seat of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth: the King and Parliament. In its long history the Royal Castle was repeatedly plundered and devastated by the invading Swedish, Brandenburgian, Prussian and Tsarist armies. Burned and looted by the Nazi Germans following the Invasion of Poland in 1939 and almost completely destroyed in 1944 after the failed Warsaw Uprising, the Castle was completely rebuilt and reconstructed. Reconstruction of the castle carried out in 1971–1984 was led by the Civic Committee, responsible for the reconstruction of Warsaw. In 1980, the Royal Castle, together with the Old Town was registered as a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Reviewed By TravelerO279 - Washington DC, United States

An excellent effort to rebuild and return Warsaw and it's royal history to its former glory. Museum is worth a visit, although recommend not bringing kids under 12 years old. An audio guide is very helpful to have, otherwise it's difficult to decipher alot of the meaning and history of what you're seeing. Unfortunately, many of the royal treasures were looted and lost during World War II, but they've done a fantastic job reenacting every room. It's right in the center of Castle Square and when you're done there are plenty of places to get a meal or sit in the shade and relax.

4. Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

Krakowskie Przedmiescie 3, Warsaw 00-047 Poland +48 22 826 89 10 http://www.swkrzyz.pl
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4.5 based on 484 reviews

Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza)

Reviewed By B5144FIjohnh - London, United Kingdom

The church of the Holy Cross dates back to the 17th century but has been severely damaged more than once, most recently by the German invaders during WWII. It has been used for many important ceremonies including the funeral of the political thinker Stanislaw Staszic (1755-1826), & Fryderyk Chopin's heart is interred in one of the main pillars. The restored interior is light & features lots of fresh gilding, magnificent altars & a very grand organ.

5. Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski)

ul. Agrykola 1, Warsaw 00-460 Poland 022-621-62-41 http://www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl/pl
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4.5 based on 860 reviews

Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski)

Built by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski during the second half of the 18th century, this neoclassical palace once served as a royal residence that is surrounded with ponds, canals and magnificent park-like grounds.

Reviewed By TravelerO279 - Washington DC, United States

Great place and area to visit with family, friends, and kids. Located inside the botanical gardens area just outside the city center, it's an oasis away from traffic and people. Really enjoyed walking through the surrounding park. The building wasn't open when we were there, but was still picture worthy with plenty of good vantage points for good photos. Highly recommend going with a guide so as to ensure you get a full download on the area's history.

6. Umschlagplatz

Corner ul. Stawki and ul. Dzika, Warsaw Poland
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4.5 based on 158 reviews

Umschlagplatz

German soldiers led Jews captured during the suppression of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising to this assembly point for deportation.

Reviewed By steve1934

Very sobering to think what these Jewish people must have gone through, still hard to believe this happened just relatively a short time ago during WW2,a fitting tribute to the 300.000 that lost their lives on the journey to or at extermination camps.

7. Pomnik Bohaterow Getta

ul. Zamenhofa 11, Warsaw 00-001 Poland http://viacitymap.pl/Miasta/Warszawa/Zwiedzanie/Pomnik-Bohaterow-Getta
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4.5 based on 985 reviews

Pomnik Bohaterow Getta

Reviewed By RRaposoMiami - Miami, United States

Just outside the Polish Museum of Jewish history sits this powerful monument to the Polish Jews and the persecution and Germany's occupation during WWII. Its located in the area of the old Warsaw Jewish Ghetto, now a totally rebuilt area. There are two sides to the large wall structure and some other nearby pieces. The figures coming out of the wall are quite stirring. Don't miss this stop in Warsaw.

8. Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach

ul. Powazkowska 43/45, Warsaw 01-797 Poland +48 22 838 55 25 http://www.cmentarzekomunalne.com.pl/cmentarz-wojskowy/informacje/
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4.5 based on 321 reviews

Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach

Reviewed By Tufus92 - Bucharest, Romania

The cemetery is an open-air museum. Numerous tombs have special sculptures. In this cemetery are resting many famous people of Poland. The cemetery is very large, and its full visit takes 3 hours.

9. Krakowskie Przedmiescie

Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Warsaw Poland
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4.5 based on 1,178 reviews

Krakowskie Przedmiescie

This 2.5 mile "Road of Kings" leads from The Royal Castle (Old Town) to Wilanow Palace.

Reviewed By GlynJF - Kempston, United Kingdom

Situated on the Royal Route, it is centrally located and convenient for all transport systems, as well as walking distance to a lot of attractions.

10. Markiewicz viaduct

Karowa, Warsaw Poland
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Markiewicz viaduct

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