WARSAW-the city of mermaids mythological creatures Warsaw, the capital of Poland was founded around 1300, is an amazing city with an impressive history. Warsaw, which was under Swedish, Prussian and Russian occupation, retaining relics and war prints, underwent a process of transformation, a thriving cultural life at all levels, and in every district and backyard, citizens are making great efforts to shape and restoring the city center, the old buildings being replaced by skyscraper blocks and offers a wide range of attractions for everyone and all ages. It is located in the erosion zone created by the Vistula river , 100 meters above sea level, and extends on both banks of the river. On the right bank of the river Ptasi Raj which means Bird’s Paradise, you can witness the birth of a habitat for many breeding species of birds threatened with extinction such as: cormorants, kingfishers and herons in their natural surroundings, while on the left bank of the river, you can enjoy entertainment, eat well and take part in cultural events. The Vistula river today offers tourists and locals countless attractions and is a great place for a walk, a bike ride, as well as a night of fun to one of the clubs. Numerous tourist and recreation centers, as well as many health resorts, flank the Vistula Valley. Here and there along the river rise the ruins of medieval fortresses, some of which have been restored. Like many cities Warsaw has legends and myths. Warsaw was founded on the banks of the Vistula River and on the banks of the Vistula River, was just a fishing village known as Warszawa which in time became a big city. According to legend, the name is an amalgamation of two named Wars and Sawa and there are several stories that involve mermaids. There was once a fisherman named Wars who lived in a dense forest by the Vistula River. He built a boat to help him catch a lot of fish whenever he wanted. The man preffered to go fishing in the evening and was so lucky compared to the other fishermen from the village, to catch many fish in his net. In one night while fishing, he saw a beautiful, long-haired woman who happened to have the tail of a fish. Without realising the fisherman's presence, the woman began to sing, and Wars was instantly charmed by her melodious voice, making him fall in love with her. He would come back every night and hide, to hear her singing. One night, trying to see her beauty, he accidentally showed up to the mermaid. Angry, she asked why he was spying on her and he politely introduced himself and confessed his love for her. What he didn't know, the mermaid also followed him during the day when he worked and saw that he has a kind soul with people and she confessed she had fallen in love with him as well. Because of the difference between them, she was afraid their love should be forbidden, but she remembered an old secret of the mermaids. If a mermaid fell in love with someone with mutual feelings, she could lose her tail and become human. They accept the love for each other and agree to marry, causing her to lose her tail and become a human. The land they lived on turned into a lively fishing village which was named after the couple's name-Wars plus Sawa became Warszawa. The sixth most populous country in the EU, Poland is in Central Europe. Is it expensive to go on holiday to Poland? How much does a vacation cost in Warsaw, the city that Hitler wanted destroyed? The Nazis destroyed the city - building after building, street after street, then the Soviets came and were not much gentler than the Nazis but despite the dramas that Warsaw went through, it reborn, survived and it even prospered. Warsaw is like a Phoenix that reborn from the ashes of the war struggling for freedom. You have a lot of dining options in Warsaw and if you have a small budget, don't ignore the shaormeries on the street. Planning a holiday in Warsaw you need to set a budget, and expect to spend around 25-30 euro per day. However, the amount does not include accommodation costs. Instead of renting a car, choose public transport which will help you save money. A transport pass is absolutely necessary, considering the fact that the city is more extensive, and the attractions are also widespread. The holiday budget depends on everyone's card! ACCOMMODATION If you have a bouquet for a trip to Warsaw and you want a comfortable bed where you can rest, Warsaw has a wide range of hotels, from cheap ones catering mostly to Polish travelers to fabulous, luxury hotels, suited to every type of traveler from business to backpacker to family vacationers. Prices differ depending on the location, standard as well as the length of your stay. The majority of hotels, though, even cheap ones priced at less than 20 EUR/night, are clean, tidy and comfortable, truly decent accommodation. Unlike the hotels, self-catering apartments allow guests the flexibility of a fully equipped home away from home, where you can cook your own desired meals. Let us help you with some holiday self service accommodation. Apartamenty Vola Residence is a place combining comfort with luxury and the comfort of living with a high standard with soundproof rooms that are very modern and well equipped, with a great view from the balcony! All the apartments have a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, equipped with air conditioning and wifi available in the hotel rooms free of charge. The kitchen features a microwave, fridge, a coffee machine, dishwasher, stovetop, kitchenware and a kettle. You can choose the apartment that fits you: Studio apartment or Comfort Apartment with city view which can accommodate up to 2 people, Superior Apartment or Deluxe Apartment that can accommodate up to 4 persons. The Apartment Vola Residence has conference meeting rooms where you can host all kinds of conferences. GO Apartments are in an excellent location, close to the business centre, consisting of a two-winged building with a green courtyard. The complex has 24/7 security, bicycle storage and a green inner courtyard with a children's playground. All the units have a sitting area, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV with 150 multi-channel , and free fast Wi-Fi is available in all the rooms. The rooms have a kitchenette with a dishwasher, electric kettles, fridge, coffee maker, a washing machine, kitchenware, toaster, cutlery, frying pan and glassware. Pets are not allowed in the apartments. They offer breakfast for a fee daily 8:00AM–1:00PM. Triton Park Apartments are located in the heart of the city and surrounded by plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops. Triton Park features accommodation in Warsaw with free Wi-Fi available in the entire hotel, free of charge, garden views, children's playground and sun terrace. Each room rate is for a specific number of guests and the access is made by a magnetic card access system. The apartments feature a seating area, air-conditioned, satellite flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, kettle, a coffee machine, refrigerators and stovetops. Triton Park Apartments can accommodate a single person but also can host up to 6 persons. Triton Park Apartments allow pets. Mint Rooms is located in a residential area and is not suitable for parties or smoking, it is close to Royal Castle, Old Town Square and the central train station. Mint Rooms offers 5 apartments with balconies, all of which are equipped with a hair dryer and a private bathroom. The accommodation is fitted with a dining area, a multi-channel TV with cable channels, and you can enjoy free WiFi, sofa beds and a kitchenette. Kitchens come with stovetops and dishwashers, an electric kettle, a refrigerator, an espresso machine, glassware and coffee/tea making facilities are provided for self-catering making in-room dining convenient. The Mint Rooms accommodations are pet-friendly. Guests can rent bikes on site and explore the surrounding area. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to noon for a fee. This place is an excellent choice for people who want to have privacy, comfort and good service. Apartment4You Select Kolejowa is located at Kolejowa street in a new, lively part of Warsaw and has 10 individually self-catering decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, fitted with a dishwasher and stovetops. The accommodation features LCD televisions with cable channels, and free internet. The Apartment4You is popular not only with business travelers, but also with those who are interested in exploring the beauty and history of this city. They are located in a brand new, guarded, luxury apartment building with a 24 hour reception area and an underground parking space. Parking is allowed on the property for a fee of PLN 40 per day. They are pet-friendly and pets are welcome. If you're hoping to keep your budget down it is best to cater your own meals whenever possible. Is it cheap to shop in Poland? Well, in Poland the prices are quite affordable and have the cheapest meat and dairy products such as: milk, cheese, eggs. Poland has the cheapest standard pizza, minced beef costing and boneless pork muscles, chicken, salmon. Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you're interested in to buy to cook for yourself. Where will we pay the least for shopping? Polish supermarkets are affordable to your wallet and stocking up while you are on vacation in Warsaw is probably your best choice. Most of the cities will have smaller chain grocery stores like Biedronka or Żabka with less inventory. Biedronka also has good quality and is the largest discount supermarket chain in Poland. With over 3,100 stores spread throughout the country, they are the undisputed food retail leader in Poland, offering high quality of Perishable and Non-Perishable products, with over 90% of the products sold are of Polish origin, differentiation and innovation in food products, with big discounts every day. The Biedronka is translated as ladybird and its logo over the door is prominent enough to attract customers on a budget. The Biedronka chain, owned by the Portuguese Jeronimo Martins group. Stokrotka is a chain of supermarkets and grocery and industrial markets with over 500 stores in Poland. They have a wide range of food products, but also household chemicals, cleaning products, cosmetics and home furnishings at attractive prices. In this store many locals do their daily grocery and industrial purchases. Stokrotka supermarket guarantees fresh, price-differentiated products where you will find something suitable for everyone's pocket. The affordable prices and attractive offers await you with diverse needs and possibilities. The meats, cheeses, as well as fruit and vegetables, are tasty and healthy, fresh bread baked in local bakeries, are available all day and always fresh. Freshmarket is a retail chain operated by Zabka Polska in Poland with 16 stores across Poland. Freshmarket sell consumer packaged goods and food stuff ranges extending to ready meals, hot snacks and soft drinks via self-service checkouts, open seven days a week from 06:00 to 23:00, located in city centres and suburbs. Freshmarket stores also contain FreshCafe cafe counters, offering coffee and snacks. Aldi is a discount grocery chain with low prices and organic, gourmet and gluten-free products that can save you money. Aldi stores can be smaller and you won't find many name-brand items because the majority of what Aldi sells is its own private-label products, which means they keep costs lower. Aldi's prices are low enough that it's possible to fill your cart with sufficient food to make nearly a month's worth of dinners. You can buy organic food if you are on a budget that is much less expensive, including beef, fruit, vegetables, milk, pasta, snacks, dog food, cane sugar, instant oatmeal, frozen fruit and even blue corn chips. Aldi keeps prices low on the everyday items you buy and they encourage shoppers to bring reusable bags or pack groceries into boxes they have in the store. Steak and chicken are the most popular products when it comes to cookouts. You will find beverages as well: coffee, sweet tea, craft beer, and wine selection is fantastic. ALDI is also not open 24/7 but is open from 9am-8pm Mondays-Saturdays, and 10am-7pm on Sundays. Targowisko Bakalarska-Bakalarska Marketplace- it is the largest and most popular market in Warsaw. Bakalarska Marketplace is located at the intersection of Aleja Krakowska and Bakalarska Street. It is a great location, just 5 km from the center of Warsaw. Over 500 merchants work here, and crowds of residents have been coming to shop for years. Here you can dress from head to toe and go out with a net of groceries and all sorts of products by weight. There are a dozen or so beauty salons at the bazaar providing cosmetic and hairdressing services as well as face and body care services, as well as plenty of. The market will normally be open 7 days a week from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. BioBazar Norblin Factory is a vibrant space filled with boutiques, shops, fashion, and culinary concept spots. BioBazar has been operating in the former Norblin factory since 2010. BioBazar offers excellent quality products from proven, certified suppliers and creates an alternative to food bought in supermarkets. You can buy there cold cuts, meat, poultry, dairy products, eggs, cheese, fruit, vegetables, preserves and juices, fish and many other certified products.This the best place to get your groceries as a vegan! You'll find fresh organic veggies, vegan doughnuts, vegan cheese, vegan meat alternatives, pasta, etc. They also offer a variety of vegetarian cheeses that are free of rennet! This ecological market also offers a lot of stands with cold meats and meat, dairy - amazing butter. Excellent buttermilk - taste like it used to be - yoghurts, kefirs and various cheeses. You can buy honey enriched with stories about the habits of bees and the goodness that comes from their production for human health. Prices are catchy - it is a bit more expensive, which is normal, because eco products are sold at a much higher price than ordinary ones. However, you can search for items that are only slightly above the general price, such as apples and tomatoes. Lewiatan offers a general variety of food products and products for everyday use. This grocery store, small but cozy, contains a play area upgraded with a cute kids corner situated right in the middle of the store, so parents can always keep an eye on their children as they do their grocery shopping, with child-size chairs and safe, colourful play mats. The supermarket is best suited to the needs and expectations of local customers, offering a wide range, including a wide selection of vegetables, fruit, meat, cold meats, sweets, bread and drinks, with an adjustable cooling system keeping food fresh. Bread and ready-made meals are also baked in the supermarket. Lewiatan supermarket will be open from Monday to Saturday from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m., and on trading Sundays from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Hala Mirowska is one of the city's biggest markets and an old market in the centre of Warsaw. At Hala Mirowska you can find an impressive selection of vegetables, fruits, nuts, berries, cheeses, fish, cabbage, potatoes, asparagus, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, fermented, salted and pickled sausages, mushrooms, nuts and unusual eggs such as goose eggs, duck eggs and quail eggs and much more. You will also find souvenirs, a punnet of strawberries to eat in the park or to buy food for dinner, making the market the most entertaining place for shopping and having a good time. Hala Mirowska is open from 7.00 am until 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m., and on Saturdays until 3.00 p.m. The hall building with a 24-hour pharmacy is open from 7.00 to 20.00. The "abc" chain of stores is the largest chain of grocery stores in Poland. You will find here all the necessary food products, and not only, they offer a wide assortment that includes, among others dairy products such as milk and eggs, as well as vegetables, fruit, meats, bread, drinks, sweets and ready-to-eat meals. In the afternoon potatoes, vegetables and fruit. And in the evening, something sweet and brilliant Italian and Georgian wines. They have numerous promotions, which are informed by ABC promotional newsletters on the ABC website. Every two weeks they offer five products at very attractive prices. The abc convenience stores offer customers a large number of ready-to-drink, ready-to-eat or ready-to-use products. SOUVENIRS If you are looking for souvenir shops, and you are not sure what to bring back from your trip, the best option is to get lost in the old part of town, where you will find many shops where you can find a rich selection of best souvenirs selling typical Warsaw products. Another street with lots of souvenir shops, theaters, cafes and elegant boutiques is Ulica Chmielna. And if you need some ideas we can help with a small list: -figurines, mermaids - copies of the defender of the city, painted wooden dolls, hand-decorated Easter eggs, small paintings overlooking Warsaw, magnets, keychains, embroidered napkins and tablecloths, as well as linen products, kitchen towels, wooden carved folk art, Polish ceramics, alcoholic beverages, the most notable -bison, Gzhanes of Polish wine and beer; -paintings and jewelry from Polish amber in the company's stores and do not forget to keep the purchase receipt to avoid problems at the border; -for children you can buy popular dolls with bright colors, dressed in folk costumes representing different regions of the country or dolls with plastic or porcelain faces and the price difference is not big between them; -you can taste and buy chocolate to take home with you, Wedel chocolates; WHERE TO EAT In recent years Polish cuisine has evolved and improved their dishes, based on traditional recipes. Traditional Polish cuisine often includes a meat dish, heavy sauces, and pickled vegetables. We recommend some Polish dishes that are a no miss: pierogi-probably the most recognizable Polish dish and crispy or soft dumplings stuffed with a cheese or meat mixture or sweet fillings, served with sour cream and are an affordable food option for travelers who wants to stay on a budget; bigos-it is the national dish of Poland and is made with meats and vegetables served with potatoes or sausages; barszcz- is the most famous soup in Poland vegetable borscht, kotlet schabowy it is pork chop breaded in crispy breadcrumbs; zrazy-a traditional Polish beef roll stuffed with breadcrumbs, mushrooms and cucumbers; zraziki is pork roll stuffed with bacon, plums and almonds with a garnish of dumplings with potatoes, cabbage or mushrooms; golabki it is Polish cabbage leaves stuffed with pork and rice; polewka-a potato soup with sour milk and spices; placki ziemniaczane-it is potato pancakes a common and straightforward dish enjoyed in all parts of Poland; gulasz-traditional goulash dish can be an affordable meal, made with meat that are prepared in a rich broth that often includes meat stock, seasoning, vegetables, and a splash of beer. Fish occupies a leading place in Polish cuisine and they cook it in soups or baked dishes. In all the cities of Poland, there is a kind of restaurant, which is called "bar mleczny". It's a great place to taste Polish typical specialties for a very good price. If you don't know where to eat in Warsaw, take a look at this list. SwaWola Cafe & More is a cozy place with a nice atmosphere, tasty food and good coffee. This little cafe is offering various types of food, from breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. The cafe is child-friendly with a dedicated play area and toys. For breakfast you can serve shakshuka with bagel, scrambled eggs with bagel; bagels-with roast beef, fried egg and cheddar, or with salmon and cottage cheese; appetizers-hummus, shrimps; soups-chicken soup, tomato soup; salads-with blue cheese and prunes, with beetroot, tomatoes and goat's cheese; and main courses-ravioli with truffles, gnocchi with boletus. You can choose between the selection of teas, coffee from a small Warsaw roaster and a selection of pastries and sweets. Restro restaurant is the right choice if you are in the mood for Italian cuisine and only. Original cuisine based on culinary concepts from different regions of the world, combining flavors in a surprising way and smells of fresh herbs. Italian oregano aromas were created for people looking for something more than the maintenance of basic life functions, for which food is essential. The place was open from Monday to Friday until 19.00 or 20.00. The restaurant is particularly well hidden from accidental visits by the nearby construction of the station subway.You can also visit them on weekends during the day until 8.00 pm on Saturday, until 6.00 pm on Sunday and they serve a brunch menu consisting of four dishes-snacks, soup, main course, dessert and a glass of prosecco. The restaurant has an additional garden on the side of the premises and a large room at the back. Niedaleko Damaszku is a vegan restaurant hidden behind a wall of modern office buildings, on the ground floor of a block from the 1960s, serving hummus, a large selection of falafel sandwiches, baba ganoush, soups, drinks, baklava and other Middle Eastern dishes. You can also order salads such as eggplant salad, oriental, tabbouleh or fattoush. They don't serve alcohol but they can offer you cooling drinks, tea and Arabic coffee. The restaurant is quite spacious with simple decor, clean, pleasant, interesting photos from Syria on the walls, subtle and modern. The inscription in the window restaurant, states that it is a traditional cuisine from Damascus. The restaurant is open from Mon-Fri 10:00-21:00 and Sat 12:00-21:00. Browary Warszawskie is a culinary world where you can eat Polish, Italian, Greek, Japanese, Indian or Mexican food in one place. All connoisseurs of good beer can choose from 18 types of craft beer, including the legendary Grodziskie and Porter, known from the heyday of these former Warsaw Breweries. The menu includes many charcoal-fired Josper Grills, beer bestsellers, seafood, burgers and interesting vegetarian options. In addition to the brewery, the basement has an open space with bars and restaurants serving dishes from around the world where you can have your breakfast, lunch, watch a match or have a drink in the sports bar in a relaxed atmosphere. Munja Grzybowska 43 guarantees you perfectly cooked meals and a wide choice on the menu. The restaurant is the only one who is serving Adriatic cuisine - full of Balkan fire and Mediterranean light at the same time. You will find here traditional dishes from the countries bordering the Adriatic Sea. MUNJA is the only restaurant in Poland serving Adriatic cuisine. MUNJA means lightning in Serbo-Croatian., a sudden flash of light and a manifestation of the power of nature from which we draw. You can choose having delicious meals, indoor and outdoor seating in a lively location. The portions are spiced, aromatic, and cooked to perfection, huge and the quality is the best. You can order Balkan beers or Montenegrin house wine. It belongs to the middle price range. The restaurant has an open kitchen, including a real fire gril, so you can see what the chefs are preparing and eventually you have the possibility to interact with them. Videlec restaurant is located in an ordinary housing estate, spacious, two level restaurant seating up to 130 people, where you can order International dishes and is a family friendly place with a special space for kids with toys, slightly separate from the main hall but parents can observe their children playing while eating the ordered dishes. The interior is decorated like a modern wine bar, with an open kitchen that allows you to watch the chefs while cooking. In the main room there are a dozen or so different tables adapted to the nature of the visit - from a family visit with children, through a business lunch, to an evening meeting with friends or a romantic dinner. They offer wines not usually found in shops, but at an affordable price, so that you can buy a bottle to enjoy at home. Videlec is one of those restaurants that your taste buds will remember for a long time. The menu is quite classic, with a mix of different cuisines and tastes. Located near the Warsaw Uprising Museum, Tapas Gastrobar is number one Tapas Bar and "little Spain" in the heart of Warsaw, which serves authentic Spanish food in a hip and nicely designed setting. The kitchen is run by a Spanish chef from Saragossa whose passion for the art could well be unsurpassed in the city. Cheese burgers are very good and quite popular. The menu includes characteristic tapas-croquetas, patatas bravas which comes with an amazing sauce, pimientos del padron, eggplant chips, empanadillas, chorizo in white wine, seafood risotto, Spanish omelette, gazpacho served in capped bottles and several main courses such as seafood paella, beef cheek and sea bream, all with fair prices. For dessert we recommend churros con chocolate, which is often eaten for breakfast in Spain. The interior has a very aesthetic white industrial ceiling, lamps hung along the windows, brick walls, wooden tables , wooden chairs with gray upholstery, gray sofas and original lighting make everyone feel at home here. Columbus Coffee has a unique combination of history and modern design and is located 200 meters from Warsaw Rising Museum, and is much more than just another café in Warsaw. The design is a unique combination of old red brick elements with modern architecture. The cozy and positive atmosphere and professional service make the Columbus cafe in Warsaw an ideal place for a moment of rest. Aside from the Arabica coffee beans from: Columbia, Brazil and Guatemala, you can serve good sandwiches, ciabattas, paninis, salads, wraps, toasts and perfectly cooked pies. They are open from Monday–Friday between 08.00–20.30 and Saturday–Sunday between 09.00–20.30. Bydlo i Powidlo is located in the 19 district, near the former Night Market-on Kolejowa Street, is a small, free-standing, glass cuboid and in front of the restaurant there are pink deck chairs which can be served a meal in good weather, and is dedicated to beef. The two-seater black tables are numbered. The restaurant specialty is burgers and Argentinian beef steaks. The restaurant is not only about burgers and steaks, but also serves side dishes in the form of fries or onion rings, salads with beef, sandwiches and the famous pastrami, whose proper preparation of tender meat takes us several days. There are also desserts and homemade lemonade. Various alcoholic beverages and simple drinks are also served as well. The burger selection is really big and can satisfy everyone's taste buds. The restaurant is also an outdoor kitchen created especially for preparing orders with delivery, take-out and catering services. As for the prices, the classic burger is just PLN 8.00-almost 2 euro, Seasoned burger PLN 14-3 euro, Rib-eye Seasoned and Seasoned Roast Beef PLN 13-2.80 euro. For more prices you can visit the restaurant website and consult their menu. If you like steaks and burgers, this is the place for you. An intimate place for something sweet at the intersection of Karolkowa and Siedmiogrodzka streets, it is worth choosing a few mini cookies with aromatic coffee, Sicilian cannoli, tiramisu, tartlets with pudding and fruit, chocolate puffs, classic fruit muffins or delicate mousses, bavarian cream with vanilla, pistachio with dark chocolate and countless panna cotta variants are offered by Pasticceria Mignon in Warsaw. You can order and taste panettone salty, consisting of delicious tramezzini with salmon, tuna, capers, ham and eggs. Winosfera Chlodna is a wine bar and restaurant on Chlodna Street, with a large dining room, a bar room with high tables and an open kitchen, as well as a wine shop and a small garden outside. There is also a special conference room and a cinema room for about 50 people. The interior's dominant color is gray, brick, glass and steel. Owner of Winosfera is an importer of wines selling the products in its own wine stores. The restaurant serves International and Polish cuisine such as beef tenderloin, beef tail soup, green sea bass, cod in the Baltic Sea, pappardelle, tagliatelle with truffles, butter and Parmesan, Roasted lamb rump, Jerusalem artichoke, green beans and madeira sauce and many other dishes. The desserts on the menu are strudel, cheese, ice cream, dark chocolate fondant, chestnut mousse and peanut ice cream. Winostefa is a place for a romantic lunch or dinner, for a business meeting or an elegant banquet. They are open from Monday - Saturday between 12:00 to 23:00. NIGHTLIFE Warsaw offers vibrant clubs and discos, friendly people and good music, making it a spectacular place for a full nightlife. The city is full of cool clubs and underground bombs as edgy as in Berlin. Prices are lower than in clubs in other European cities, but the atmosphere is just as pleasant. The numerous nightclubs in the city center provide entertainment for all tastes. Club lovers can choose from the many clubs, alternative to crowded clubs and the most beautiful jazz clubs. One of the most famous nightclubs in Warsaw, very popular with tourists and oldest Polish student clubs, always very crowded every day of the week, open between 21.00 and 4.00 is Hybrydy Klub. Hybrydy is a club where you can find good music and excellent gastronomic facilities. Characterized by an elegant and stylish environment, oriental atmosphere, and mysterious ambience, the Opera club is located in the basement of the National Opera and Great Theater. The club can welcome up to 500 club lovers. There is a first-class sushi bar, an array of cozy nooks and a lavish main dance floor, surrounded by Oriental-style couches where you can rest and smoke a waterpipe or eat sushi prepared in the very front of your own eyes. There is a VIP area with fancy bars which require reservation. One of the biggest attractions of the club is a Chinese shadow theater, located in the center of the club. The club is always full of people and great music. Often the entry is free and drinks are cheap. Harenda is a club with a long history and is the oldest club in Warsaw. There is always a positive and incendiary atmosphere which encaptures something special that makes people come back for more where fun is guaranteed. Here you can listen to R&B music, hip hop and traditional African music. The red brick walls and a cavern-esque style makes it somewhat distinctive in Warsaw. The selection of drinks is varied and ranges from traditional Polish beer to wine, liqueurs, mixed drinks, cocktails, cider, non-alcoholic options and all at very fair prices. Harenda is also a restaurant which serves traditional Polish food and European cuisine. There is an outdoor patio area and a downstairs section with more of a club-like feel. Other popular clubs among locals and tourists are: Opera House, The View Warsaw, Klubokawiarnia, Enklawa Klub, Room 13 club, Sketch Nite, Club Capitol, Dekada, Hulakula, La Playa. Tourist Attraction The Warsaw Card gives you free and priority access to museums and top tourist attractions in the capital when you are on holiday in Poland. It also includes a hop-on hop-off bus tour and plenty of partner discounts. There are 2 types of card: Warsaw card for 24 hours and Warsaw card for 48 hours. We list some of your tourist favorites and if you still have recommendations, we invite you to leave them in the comments. The Old Town- Stare Miasto- is the oldest part, the most important and visited part of the city, which attracts thousands of tourists every year who come here from all over the world to see not only monuments and museums, but also to walk the streets of the city with such a rich history. The Old Town is included in the UNESCO Heritage list next to the Royal Castle. The Old Town is a lively place with art galleries, cafes and restaurants. The symbol of the Old Town of Warsaw is the Sigismund III Vasa Column on Castle Square and the Statue of the Mermaid on Warsaw Square. The Old Town was badly damaged during the war and 90% of the houses and monuments in the old center were destroyed. However, the ruins were brought back to life and the Polish rebuilt the Old Town, imitating even the smallest details of the original constructions using old photos, paintings, historical records, and people's memories. The Royal Castle is one of the „must see“ places of Warsaw. Located in the historic center and it was the residence of the Polish royal family between the 16th and 18th centuries. The castle was bombed during the second world war by the Hitler order, demolishing it. The reconstruction of the Warsaw Royal Castle is considered one of the greatest achievements of conservation in the late 20th century and was due to the historical and cultural importance of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, also representing the symbol of the identity of the Polish state . Today, the castle houses a museum with lots of artwork and the interior was restored with authentic artifacts that survived the destruction of Warsaw.after World War II. The tickets are cheap and it is better to make your visit with the audio guide. The history behind it is amazing as the rooms breathtaking containing original exhibits: the Ballroom with amazing mirrors,chandeliers, columns and the most beautiful of the castle rooms; the throne room impressing with the colors of red and gold where you will also find a royal throne; the marble room worth visiting, whose ceiling is covered with beautiful paintings; Canaletto room hosting the artist's paintings Bernardo Bellotto; the Knight's room with oil paintings; the king's bedroom with the bed built in 1775 and the Senate room where the first modern codified national constitution of Europe, as well as the second national constitution in the world, was drafted here by the Lower House of the Polish Parliament and signed on May 3, 1791. Some rooms are closed for unknown reasons, but still you have many others rooms to visit. They have a free entrance, so you can easily enjoy the visit on Sunday. The entrance to the museum (without excursions) is completely free, allowing tourists to visit the palace at no additional cost. You can also enjoy a nice garden, walking in a mini labyrinth to spend your free time. Sigismund's Column (in Polish–Kolumna Zygmunta) is located in Castle Square, built in 1644, it is one of the most famous symbols of Warsaw and one of the oldest secular monuments in northern Europe. The column was twice as tall as the current one and was made of fragile material, so it was impossible to bring it to the place. The repaired monument to Sigismund was erected after his death by order of his son and heir-King Vladislav. The column and statue commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa, who in 1596 had moved Poland's capital from Krakow to Warsaw. The marble column in Warsaw itself was renovated several times over the next few centuries. Between the years 1885-1887 it was replaced with a new granite column. On the top of the granite column is the bronze statue of a king of 275 centimeters high, leaning on a cross, since the ruler was Catholic, symbolizing the honor and the courage, as well as the valor of a warrior. Lazienki Krolewskie (Royal Baths Park) is a Palace-Garden complex, with a magnificent Palace on the Island (also called the Palace on the Water). The park is the most popular attraction in the most beautiful planned area in Warsaw, with a variety of functions: it is a museum, a place of cultural, scientific and entertainment events, and a favourite place for walks. In the grounds of Lazienki Park you will also see an orangery, an amphitheatre, a court theatre, the Museum of Hunting and Horse-riding, the Myslewicki Palace and numerous free-standing sculptures. Visitors can choose between the Royal Garden, the Romantic Garden and the Modernist Garden. The most known and beloved corner of the park is the Chopin garden. Today in the museum you can admire paintings from the royal collections. If you want to visit the park, it is better to do it during the weekdays, because the weekend is overcrowded. The gardens of the Royal Łazienki Museum are open from Monday to Sunday from 6.00 to 20.00. Warsaw Fotoplastikon is a stereoscopic machine of a pre-war history, closed within a small room of one of the tenement houses facing the Palace of Culture and Science and it is the oldest photoplastic in Europe, located in its original location. The device allowed viewers to see changing three-dimensional photographs. The collection collected in the photoplasty has more than 7,000 three-dimensional photos. Today the fotoplastikon is still open, run by the grandson of the original owner, and still a popular meeting place in Warsaw. The Fotoplastikon is located in the early 20-century apartment building on the Aleje Jerozolimskie 51 in Warsaw. Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. There's free entry on Thursday. Once called the Paris of the North, Warsaw is also home to the famous composer Fryderyk Chopin. Fryderyk Chopin was born from a French father and a Polish mother, and is considered one of the greatest pianists and composers of the Romantic era. Fryderyk Chopin Museum includes a collection of manuscripts and over 7000 printed copies of Chopin's works, his correspondence, autographs, notes, works of art, personal items belonging to the composer and his piano. The entire exhibition consists of 15 rooms, each one creating a separate ‘mini-museum’. The exhibition is arranged on four floors and each floor presents information about Chopin's life and work. On the last floor, dedicated to the travels and the last days of the artist, you will see dried flowers from his deathbed and a lock of hair stored by his closest family. The museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, between 11.00 and 18.00, and every Tuesday, admission is free. The visitor can access the various audiovisual materials with the help of a card that also serves as an entrance ticket. A room equipped with touch screens also allows the introduction of children in the time of Chopin, who can navigate sitting comfortably on pillows. On the verge of death due to tuberculosis and fearing to be buried alive, Chopin demanded that after his death, his body be opened and his heart sent to Warsaw. The jar with the composer's heart in alcohol was smuggled to Poland in January 1850 by his older sister, Ludwika Jedrzejewiczowa. In Warsaw, she kept it in her apartment for a while, and later entrusted it to the missionary priests of the Church of the Holy Cross, which was, in fact, the parish church of the Chopin family. The commemorative plaque bears the inscription of Fryderyk Chopin, compatriots. Above is the quote from the Gospel of Matthew: Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. His body is buried in Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, where he died. There are many museums worthy of a visit. One of the museums that takes you back to your childhood is Doll House museum. Here you will find a rare museum with over 130 dollhouses from around the world. These houses are carefully handcrafted and made with quality materials such as oak, natural bamboo and plastic. The museum collection contains dollhouses of various times, countries, sizes and styles: restored houses, shops and rooms for dolls from various countries and eras, as well as miniature school, grocery store, stalls and even a wedding dress shop. The oldest doll house is an over 200 year old neo-gothic altar. The Museum is open every day, from 9:00 to 19:00. The Neon Museum is a unique place in Europe. The building in which it is located, the museum was once a linen workshop, an ammunition factory and later a motorcycle factory. The Neon Museum collection includes over over 200 neon signs, iconic inscriptions and fascinating stories from the Cold War era, located east of the river Wisła in the Soho Hip Factory area. Photography in this museum is allowed and encouraged here. The museum explains some of the laws that govern them: yellow, green and red were considered for more sophisticated neons, while blue and purple for simpler advertisements. The usual combinations were yellow with black, white with green, and white with red.The Neon Museum is a private institution and does not receive public funding. The Neon Museum has short operating hours but is open 7 days a week (Summer opening hours) – as well as hosting other special events, school workshops, educational programs, film screenings, guided tours, and special after-hours tours (upon booking reservation and fee) and is completely closed on Tuesdays. The Iluzjon cinema is a cinema-museum with a special status of archival cinema, under the care of the National Film Archive. There are two cinema halls, a modernized two-room facility equipped with the most modern projection equipment (with the ability to play formats from 16 mm to 3D) with a capacity of 312 viewers. The main hall of "Stolica" hosts premiere screenings, film screenings with live music, thanks to the presence of an orchestra, and numerous special events. It is the first cinema hall in Warsaw with a space for musicians. The smaller room-"Mala Czarna", seating less than 50 people, is primarily a place for small film screenings, often from the archival collections of the Filmoteka. An educational room is located on the first floor of the cinema. There are six workstations to work on film material and a small TV studio. Touch screens, enabling viewers to access the digital resources of the National Film Archive. At the cinema, as in the past, there is also to be a cafe with a garden. In summer, there are plenty of tables outside, there is never enough space, even though the local cuisine is very popular and in winter, you will be warmed by tea with spices or a large ginger infusion. Free water is always available to guests. Iluzjon Cafe Bar also offers cakes, and many of them are vegan. The dishes are full of colorful vegetables, varied, well seasoned, always properly cooked and nutritious. Wilanow Palace is a royal palace with wonderful architecture and atmosphere from hundreds of years ago, located in the Wilanów district of Warsaw, surviving the partition period of Poland and both world wars, becoming one of the most important monuments of Polish culture. is one of the symbols of the capital of Poland and one of the most important monuments. Wilanow Palace was built for the Polish king John III Sobieski in the last quarter of the 17th century. After the death of John III Sobieski in 1696, the palace was owned by his sons and later by famous magnate families. In 1805 the owner Stanisław Kostka Potocki set up a museum in one part of the palace and made it one of the first public museums in Poland. Wilanów Palace can be visited for free every Thursday. If you want to visit the interior of the palace with permanent exhibitions and gardens there is a ticket about 5 euro and if you want to see the machinery gallery, Chinese interiors and the duchess's rooms, you should buy a more expensive ticket. Stroll through the gardens and encounter beautiful figures from the distant past, animals and plants with fanciful shapes. The gardens and the Palace are open to visitors almost all year round every day, from 9.00 a.m. On Mondays, sightseeing is not possible, while on Tuesdays the palace is closed. Warsaw Barbican is one of few remaining relics of historic fortifications used partly to protect the city, located between the Old and New Towns and it is a major tourist attraction. The walls are made of bright red brick which most of it has been restored after World War II. Standing on top of the barbican walls you can see the stunning views of the River Vistula below and the city. The Warsaw Barbican combines a wealthy historical past with the lovely nature. The Barbican is today used as a showroom for temporary exhibitions by the Warsaw Historical Museum, which showcases the transformations of the building itself and of the entire city walls throughout the centuries. The Barbican has free admission on certain days so don't miss your chance to go to the Warsaw Barbican without cost with the assistance of museuly. The Warsaw Barbican is filled with restaurants and dining terraces and in the summer Saturdays you can listen to jazz and every Sunday during the summer Chopin concerts held here. If you like creativity, if you have analytical thinking, a sharp mind and good perception, test and challenge the agility of your mind, dexterity, cleverness and solve the riddles in order to find a secret mechanism that opens the door and allows you to escape!The escape room from Warsaw is a great idea to gather some friends and live a great adventure together, because the game requires cooperation and thinking fast. You and your friends need to find your way out of the locked room in less than 60 minutes. This game gained great popularity around the world, mostly in China, Japan, Hong Kong and the United States. So if you want to feel the adrenaline rush to your veins, visit Escape room from Warsaw. The cost of the game depends on the number of rooms booked, not on the number of participants! Therefore, the price is the same for a group of 2 and for a group of 5. There are many other tourist attractions you should visit. We shared with you some of it and the rest you should discover by yourself. Warsaw is a place not to be missed: a clean and civilized city with many tourist attractions that you should not miss if you have the opportunity. With its culture, history, and beauty of the Polish capital will enlarge your horizons and enrich your spiritually. Share with us your experience from your trip to Warsaw. Connect with us: BackpackGo is a product of Privacy policy Remove stored cookies www.backpackgo.net Our story: aka about us Your story: who this app is for