Warsaw – What Makes It An Ideal Tourist Destination?

Warsaw, the capital as well as the largest city of Poland is located on River Vistula and is home to numerous museums, monuments, historical buildings, parks and more. These attractions and their underlying emotional value due to Warsaw’s tragic World War history, makes Warsaw the perfect destination for curious tourists.

History
Warsaw’s history is marked by tragic events such as plagues, devastating fires, invasions and uprisings. It was elected as the Polish capital after Poland gained independence in 1918 through numerous uprisings against Russia, Austria and Prussia for more than 123 years. The World War II brought with it the darkest days in Warsaw’s history with the Germans almost completely annihilating the city.

Popular Places and Attractions
Most of the popular places in Warsaw are situated in its Old Town area. The Royal Castle along with its vibrant exteriors and interesting artifacts is very popular amongst tourists. It also houses the Zygmunt’s column, the Warsaw Mermaid statue and the Barbican. Outside of the Old Town, places such as the Polish Rising Museum, Warsaw Rising museum, Saski Park and palace, Pawiak prison, Presidential palace, Fotoplastikon, City Centre, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Wilanow, also called as Poland’s Versailles, are very popular places of attraction.

The Palace of Culture and Science is Warsaw’s most notable and tallest building. It was gifted to Poland by the Soviet Union and allows visitors to enjoy stunning city views through its 30th floor viewing area.

Lazienki Park with its stunning walks, monuments such as the Frederic Chopin Memorial statue and musical concerts organized every once in a while in its rose gardens, is a complete holiday getaway. It also houses impressive buildings like its amphitheatre and a palace. One can simply sit and enjoy the park’s calm atmosphere and beautiful water for spending quality time with your near and dear ones.

Getting Around
The most convenient way of travelling in Warsaw is through taxis, although it’s a bit expensive. Another good option would be travelling though suburban trains, a good guide to hassle free travel is to have some small notes and change handy to pay for your journey,

Places for Entertainment
Today, Warsaw is a place budding with life and enthusiasm. Its restaurants, cafes, shopping complexes, bars and pubs are places where one can enjoy an entertaining time. Arkadia and Nowy Swiat are the bets shopping destinations in Warsaw as well as the entire Poland. For the adventurous kinds, Warsaw also has some of the best strip clubs in Europe such as Sogo Club, Sofia and many more.

Accommodation
Visitors can either opt for staying in hotels or apartments in Warsaw. Hotels suiting all pockets and styles are usually available in Warsaw. For the budget conscious travellers you can stay in youth hostels accommodation, bed & breakfast, budget hotels, guesthouse, inns and lodgings

Currency
Zloty is the official Polish currency. Euro is not much popular in Poland as of now. One can exchange their currency notes or traveller’s cheques in return for the Zloty. Check the news for the latest exchange rates

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