Poland is a country that you rarely see as a destination at your travel agency… However, it’s a wonderful and enchanting country, that make you want to visit it again and again in order to enjoy everything that it has to offer.
The capital of Poland, Warsaw, is a city that will impress you. The one side of it is totally captivating, full of breath-taking tall buildings and modern style and the other side looks like a fairytale, due to its architecture.
We made a quick trip to Warsaw and prepared a 2-day plan, in order to help you learn and see everything you should, in a weekend.
Day 1
Your day can begin with a traditional polish breakfast in a coffee place in Novy Swiat, the most popular street of the center.
After you finish your coffee and meal, you will walk to Museum of Chopin.
Chopin was one of the most famous pianists of his era and also a composer. Inside the museum, there are many of his personal belongings, letters and generally useful information about him. It’s worth entering if you love music, especially classical music, because you listen to Chopin’s songs everywhere inside and the museum is interactive in every aspect.
Walking a bit further, you will reach Copernicus’ monument.
For those who don’t know, Nikolaus Copernicus was the person who developed the “Heliocentric Theory”, which was that Earth rotates around the Sun. The monument of Copernicus is located in front of the Staszic Palace, which houses the Polish Academy of Sciences. Also, it is important to mention that the monument was always crowded with people marveling at it and taking photographs. We even saw two different Polish schools being there for an educational trip.
Close to the monument, there is the Holy Cross Church, which is one of the most notable temples of Warsaw.
Moreover, nearby you will find the impressive Presidential Palace. Its entrance is bejeweled by the statue of Joseph Poniatowski, a significant leading figure of Poland.
Walking a bit further, you will see the beautiful Old Town of Warsaw.
There, you will find museums of cultural heritage and various colorful buildings, that each one hides a legend behind.
The moment you enter Old Town, you will be amazed by the wonderful Royal Castle of Warsaw. Today it is a historic and national monument and it is listed as a national museum. Since 1980, along with the Old Town, are considered as cultural heritage by UNESCO. You can get inside, in order to gaze at beautiful areas, paintings, statues and even gardens.
You can take a break for a quick snack or a cup of coffee. In the afternoon, locals usually drink coffee (or tea), accompanying it with apple pie. So, you can relax in one of Old Town’s coffee places for a piece of traditional apple pie or for a tasty coffee.
When you feel ready, you can visit Old Town’s Market.
It is the most ancient part of the city and its center. In the center of the square, there is the monument of “Mermaid Warsaw”, the symbol of the city.
She is depicted holding a sword and a shield, ready to fight for her beloved city. Furthermore, there are many museums around the square, such as History Museum and Literature Museum.
Later, you will head to the beautiful garden Ogrod Krasinskich, where you will marvel at statues of important figures, a bewitching lake and generally a refreshing and romantic walk.
You can end your day with a relaxing stroll in the center of Warsaw and of course with a traditional polish meal in a restaurant. We suggest you to have a dinner at a restaurant of the famous polish food chain Zapiecek.
Last but not least, you could go to a pub to loosen up with a drink before going to your room. Since that’s what a local would do.
Day 2
After you enjoy a rich breakfast, start your day with the biggest park in Warsaw, the marvelous Lazienki Park, that is located in the center of the city. It’s free to enter and it is open all year round. Also, be advised that many artistic events are often organized by famous Polish artists there.
Inside the park, there are many important buildings and monuments of Warsaw. One of the most well-known ones is the “Palace on the Isle”, which used to be the royal bath-house. It is decorated with many statues and murals. Right next to it, there is the classic Amphitheater, which is inspired by the Ancient Greek and Roman architecture. Lazienki Park houses a plethora of significant sights, such as the Little Whitehouse and the Myslewicki Palace. If you want to learn more about all the important sights of the park and generally of Warsaw, click here.
Since you are there, you can marvel at Belvedere, which is located right next to the park. It is called Belvedere because of the Italian word for “beautiful sight”, since it offers an astounding view of the park. Unfortunately, the building is closed for the public, because it is used as the royal guest house, where foreign leaders stay when they visit Warsaw.
You can visit the stunning Mall of Warsaw, Zlote Tarasy.
Inside, you will enjoy a relaxing walk in a modern Mall, with many shops and adequately low prices. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to take a break for a dessert in the most famous chocolaterie of Poland, the E. Wedel. You will realize that it is one of the best chocolates in the world!
After you finish your shopping and your delicious dessert, you can visit the Palace of Culture and Science, that is located close by.
Inside the building, there are theaters, cinemas, museums, pubs and the main tourist information office of Warsaw. It’s worth going up to 30th floor, where you will marvel at an unbelievable view of the city from 114 meters.
If you still have more time to spare, you could visit Warsaw Uprising Museum. That museum is dedicated to the uprising of 1944 from German occupation. Inside, you will find a plethora of war artifacts, photographs, testimonies, a whole airplane and many more. Don’t forget that it also offers a panoramic view of the city at the observation tower.
We are sure you will be hungry by now. There are many restaurant options in the center of the city, where you will taste traditional Polish cuisine or even fast food. Remember that the traditional polish dish is “pierogi”, that look like dumplings. If you want to read more about the traditional food of Poland, click here.
We hope you liked our 2-day plan and you are now ready to plan the trip of your dreams in this breath-taking city.
Keep traveling!😉
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