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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What to do and see in Central Poland, Poland: The Best Castles
Discover the best top things to do in Central Poland, Poland including Oginskich Palace, Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, Rogalin Palace, Krzyztopor Castle, Goluchow Castle, Kruszwica Medieval Castle, Oporow Castle Museum, Teutonic Castle, Knight's Castle in Sobota, Zamek Krzyzacki w Radzyniu Chelminskim.
Restaurants in Central Poland
1. Oginskich Palace
2. Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,642 reviews
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.
3. Rogalin Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
This scenic palace, built between 1768-1773 for Kazimierz Raczynski, features late Baroque architecture with those of early classicism.
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The palace in Rogalin was built in the years 1770-1776 for Kazimierz Raczyński, a royal writer, and then the staroste general of Greater Poland and the royal court marshal. The interiors of this late-baroque-classicist residence host a museum, focused on the history of the Raczyński aristocratic family. Behind the palace extends a French garden closing with a mound, from which formerly stretched the view in the direction of the Warta River. Surrounded by picturesque gardens and park land, the Palace of Rogalin is one of the most significant examples of Baroque architecture in Poland. In this 18th-century palace located 30 km south of Poznan you can also see the "London Cabinet" , which is full of tokens of remembrance : old furniture, family photos, London address book with the hand-written telephone number of Winston Churchill and many others taken from London, 8 Lennox Gardens, where Edward Bernard Raczynski, President of the Republic of Poland in Exile spent 26 years of his life. The exhibition also includes a coach house and Painting Gallery. The painting gallery located in the building from 1910 contains collections collected for forty years by Edward Raczyński . The gallery has in its collections the works of such artists as: Olga Boznanska, Julian Falat, Aleksander Gierymski, Jacek Malczewski , Jan Matejko , Leon Wyczolkowski, Stanisław Wyspianski, Albert Besnard, Maurice Chabas, and Paul Delaroche. After exploring the glorious gallery you can walk through the Palace’s landscaped park . It is one of Europe’s largest oak groups. Many of the trees are several hundred years old. The most famous three, however, of amazing circumferences, are those named after the legendary Slavic brothers. Those are Lech , Czech and Rus . The tour in the Palace interiors can be accompanied by a rented audio guide . The number of tickets for the day is limited. A beautiful place, a friendly staff. A very pleasant place for a family walk. Nearby there are quite a few parking spaces, both paid and free. Definitely worth visiting.
4. Krzyztopor Castle
5. Goluchow Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Adrian1956 - Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Beautiful grounds to wander around. The French Renaissance style Castle is stunning both from the outside and also the decor inside. There is a really interesting forestry museum and a natural history museum which is ideal for kids. Finally there is a small wildlife park which includes Reindeer, Bison, Wild Boar and traditional Polish Konik horses.
6. Kruszwica Medieval Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Marek_ZG - Zielona Gora, Poland
Kruszwica is a small town and this Medieval Castle is its only landmark. Still, when driving in the vicinity or passing through, it is worth visiting and climbing the castle tower for the views it offers.
