What to see in Warsaw on your own in 1-3 days of rest?

What to see in Warsaw in 1, 2 or 3 days on your own and in the first place? Consider all the best sights of the city with descriptions and photos, where we advise you to visit first of all, draw up a map and lay a route through the most interesting tourist places. For fans of exciting excursions, we will select excellent programs in Russian and find out the prices.

Warsaw is one of the most beautiful European cities. During the Second World War, the capital of Poland was almost destroyed to the ground. For 15 years, the city has been tirelessly rebuilt and now presents a stunning sight for locals and visitors.

Despite the devastation, a lot of historical monuments and interesting architectural structures have been preserved on the territory. The contrast of glass skyscrapers and quiet streets of the Old Part create a magnificent tandem with each other.

What to see in Warsaw and the surrounding area?

The city stretches on both sides of the Vistula River is rightfully the heart of opera music. Warsaw consists of 18 districts that have an incredible number of stunning tourist attractions.

The most interesting places in Warsaw that we recommend to visit in the first place:

• Palace Square... It is better to start an educational voyage around the capital from the central part. The quarter has a historical value, it was here that the constitution was adopted. Travelers will be able to see the stunning Sigismund Column as well as the famous Royal Palace. The area is located at pl. Zamkowy 4, Warszawa. You can get to your destination by public transport.

• Royal Palace... For a long time the monumental structure was the residence of the rulers. Inside, you can walk through the mansions of the kings, enjoying ancient frescoes, canvases, sculptures, wall paintings and sumptuous pieces of furniture. You can visit the chambers from ten in the morning until four in the evening. The admission price is 22PLN, a child under 16 can go inside for only 1PLN.

• Market Square... Local bohemians gather in small streets, consisting of artists, musicians and poets. Brightly painted building facades and cozy restaurants provide an opportunity to feel the beauty. The attraction is located just 300 meters from the Royal Palace.

• Wilanow Palace... The magnificent complex was built in 1677. Today, the building located at st. Stanislav Kostko Potocki 10/16, is under the protection of UNESCO. The architecture of the 17th century in the Baroque style, the stunningly decorated facade of the building, a huge landscape park, an Italian villa will cause a storm of emotions. You can get to the castle by buses. Entry price is 20PLN, on Sundays admission is free. Opening hours from 09:30 to 18:00.

• Ujazdowski Palace... One of the most beautiful palaces in Poland was built especially for Augustus II in the 17th century. Today, numerous exhibitions and seminars are held within the walls of the building. The building is located at Ulica Yazdov 2 in the southern part. Ticket - 14PLN, you can enter the territory from early morning until five in the evening.

• Warsaw Citadel... A very gloomy building was built by order of Nicholas after the uprising in 1830. The fortress served to hold and execute prisoners. Located at ul. Skazancow, 25, you can get inside from ten in the morning until four in the evening. The ticket price is 8PLN.

• Warsaw Barbican... One of the three fortifications in Poland is located at ul. Nowomiejska, 15/17. The three-meter-thick walls rise 15 meters above the ground. There is a park and many alleys inside the monumental structure. You can get to the place by tram, the barbican works around the clock, seven days a week.

• Krakowskie Przedmiecie... A walk along one of the most beautiful streets will immediately amaze you with its atmosphere and cultural heritage. A small voyage will be able to transfer a vacationer from the old part to the modern one. The avenue starts from the Castle Square.

• Polish Army Museum... To replenish knowledge in their piggy bank about Poland, guests should be sure to visit these walls. A large number of weapons and uniforms are collected here. The building is located on Aleje Jerozolimskie, you can get there by metro, bus and tram. Opening hours from 10:00 to 17:00, entrance fee 4PLN.

• Chopin Museum... It is impossible to be in Warsaw and not visit this monastery. The Polish composer became famous all over the world. He never ceased to amaze the audience with his creations until the end of his days. A stunning baroque building located at ul. Okolnik 1. Ticket price - 13PLN, you can get inside until 8 pm.

• Lazienki park... Where to go for a walk in Warsaw in the evening? Of course, in the most beautiful and picturesque park, where King Ponyatovsky himself loved to walk. Buildings of the 18th century, a huge territory and an abundance of greenery will seem like a real paradise. The park is located at Agrykola 1, Opening hours: 09:00 to 16:00. The ticket price is 18PLN.

• Saxon Garden... The oldest public park in the city, founded at the end of the 17th century. The amazing Blue Palace, marble sundial and beautiful architectural ensemble will give you the opportunity to have a great time. The park is open around the clock.

• Blickle Confectionery... The true symbol of the sweet tooth first opened its doors in 1874. A huge assortment of the most varied pastries and desserts will give gourmets an incredible storm of pleasant sensations. The establishment is located on Novy Svyaty Street, 33. The doors of the confectionery are open until eight in the evening.

• Palace of Culture and Science... The 42-level modern skyscraper accommodates banquet rooms, shops, a swimming pool, exhibition halls, a cinema and much more. Here you can spend the whole day in a very interesting and exciting way. The palace is located at plac Defilad 1.

Where to go on excursions in Warsaw?

1. It is best to start your acquaintance with the capital according to the classics with a sightseeing tour. Just a few hours of the trip provide an opportunity to learn about history, significant dates and personalities, as well as visit historical sites. The cost of such a trip is around 365PLN.
2. It is not at all problematic to find excursions in Warsaw in Russian. Almost every local travel company will provide a Russian-speaking guide. You can book interesting programs online. Since Warsaw is famous for an abundance of interesting architectural structures, you can book a Palace Tour. For 600PLN, guests can take a ride through all the most beautiful buildings.
3. The fascinating places of the city can be visited by bike. An unusual excursion, costing 250PLN, will give you the opportunity to ride with a breeze through the pretty streets of Warsaw.

Where to go with children?

So that the trip does not become boring and uninteresting for the child, we will consider all the best sights of Warsaw with a description within the framework of the publication below. Interesting places to visit for parents with their child:

• fabulous zoo with a huge number of representatives of the animal world and several kilometers of territory will seem like a real paradise for the kid;
• Botanical Garden near the University of Warsaw will give the opportunity to show the child greenhouses, tropical plants, arboretums and much more;
• in the warm season, you can visit the local water park;
• hike in a modern scientific center "Copernicus" will surprise the kid with interesting robots and other innovative developments

What to see in Warsaw on your own with children? If the child is fond of history and archaeological finds, then it is worth taking him to History Museum.

What to visit in Warsaw in 1, 2 or 3 days on your own?

For those who will be passing through the capital for a few days, we recommend that you consider an interesting route that will help you see all the popular places in the top of the best in a minimum amount of time.

• What to see in Warsaw in 1 day?

Palace of Culture and Science - a walk through the Old Town - Castle Square with a visit to the observation deck - we recommend spending the end of the evening in Krakowskie Przedmiecie.

• Second day

Botanical garden on the roof of the library - the famous Lazienki park - visiting interesting museums in the park - dinner at a restaurant on Zbavitsel square.

• Day three

We go to the Royal Palace - Market Square - Wilanów Palace - Chopin Museum - viewing the evening show in the Park of Fountains.

What interesting places to visit in Krakow and the surrounding area in winter or on New Year's? If the trip is planned for the winter period, then it is imperative to include in the list of places the central part - Palace Square. Here you can admire the stunning city Christmas tree and have a glass of hot mulled wine. And if time permits, tourists will be able to visit famous ski resorts, which are absolutely not inferior to the Swiss and French ones.

Warsaw sightseeing map

How to save money on your trip to Poland?

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