The city of Warsaw, the capital of Poland, offers a variety of tourist attractions: historical sights, monuments, museums, theatres, places connected with Marie Curie, Frédéric Chopin and composer's enchanting music. Since 1980, the old town, one of the main attractions, has been a UNESCO World heritage site. Warsaw is among the greenest metropolises on the continent, with the Europe’s wildest river gushing through the center of the city. During World War II Warsaw was reduced to rubble, nonetheless she was brought back to life and continues flourishing.
Cultura
Sights
Lazienki Park and Palace are both beautiful and relaxing sights to see. The palace, known as "The Palace on the Isle" is built on a lake and is accessible by foot bridges. Wander the park or enter the palace depending upon your mood and the weather. The park offers pathways and shady benches, while the palace allows visitors a glimpse into the life of its previous inhabitants.
Shopping
As Poland's capital, Warsaw has attracted all the big international names in shopping, keen to take part in the country's economic resurgence. As a business hub, Warsaw is also an oasis for travellers looking for smart clothes at reasonable prices. Still, the city continues to retain its old world charm, and there are plenty of smaller stores tucked on the back streets with treasures waiting to be discovered. Happy shopping!
Food and drink
Considered to be the dish which Poland is famous for, Pierogi is good for all occasions. Whether eaten in a high-class restaurant, in a Warsaw market place cafe with a cold beer, or home-cooked for a few friends – its hard not to tuck in and enjoy them. And as in last night, they can always be washed down with a few vodka shots!
Warschau ist die Hauptstadt und die größte Stadt Polens. Nach Einwohnern gesehen ist die Stadt die zehntgrößte der Europäischen Union. Sie liegt an der Weichsel (Wisła) in der Woiwodschaft Masowien, hat über 1, 7 Mio. Einwohner und ist Zentrum eines Agglomerationsraums mit Orbitalstädten wie Pruszków, Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Żyrardów, Wołomin, Otwock, Legionowo u. a. mit rund 3, 5 Mio. Einwohnern.
Warschau ist eines der wichtigsten Verkehrs-, Wirtschafts- und Handelszentren Mittel- und Osteuropas und auch von großer politischer und kultureller Bedeutung. In der Stadt befinden sich zahlreiche Universitäten, Theater, Museen und Baudenkmäler. Das Stadtgebiet Warschau gliedert sich in insgesamt 18 Stadtbezirke, unter denen Śródmieście (Stadtmitte) die eigentliche Innenstadt ausmacht.
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