Warsaw

It’s the capital of Poland. A city with history. One of the most vibrant metropolises, in the centre of Europe. In it you can feel tradition and contemporaneity. For those who were unaware, it was already a beautiful and modern city before the Second World War. It went through difficult times, was destroyed, but rebuilt itself and today it is flourishing and offers a wealth of cultural heritage. It is a surprising city, with a unique mix of green spaces, monuments and leisure activities. Anyone visiting it, like us, will be blown away. Whether on a bike ride or walking through the city’s romantic lanes, enjoying the palaces, walls and old churches, visiting the interactive museums or even relaxing by the river (the Vistula), there’s no shortage of reasons to want to fly there. You feel like a king when you embark on this journey. Although royalty is a thing of the past, we feel somewhat illustrious with every nook and cranny we pass.
Starting the tour in the Old Town is worthwhile (this is actually the youngest old town in the world – it was practically laid waste by the Nazis during the war, but was later rebuilt and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Let’s visit the Market Square as well as the historic markets and alleys that draw our attention; just as we’ll visit the Royal Castle and have a coffee on one of the magnificent terraces, adding up to reasons to stay.

World-renowned composer Frédéric Chopin was actually Polish, or to be more precise, Varsovian.

From the Old Town you can set off to visit the Palace on the Water (Pałac na Wodzie) in Łazienki Królewskie Park and the Royal Palace of Wilanów. There, in the heart of the city, you’ll also find the Parade Square (Plac Defilad) and the Palace of Culture and Science (Pałac Kultury i Nauki), which is a fine example of Socialist Realist architecture and rises to an impressive height of 237 metres. And while we’re on the subject of heights, there’s nothing like climbing to the 30th floor of Poland’s tallest building to realise just how breathtaking the city of Warsaw is. From your position on the panoramic terrace, you can feel the intensity of the city vibrating below.
But being in a city that exudes culture, we couldn’t leave without first visiting the Warsaw Uprising Museum and the POLIN Museum. These are a must-see and a great way to learn more about the city’s history. Many people may be unaware, but world-renowned composer Frédéric Chopin was actually Polish, or to be more precise, Varsovian. As a result, we are easily ‘conquered’ by the artist’s music as we make our way around the city. You can also enjoy various outdoor leisure options while exploring the city. There are always light shows in the Multimedia Fountain Park or you can simply enjoy the clubs and cafés in Saviour Square (Plac Zbawiciela). And, of course, to round off this trip to Warsaw, sample some of the local cuisine in exclusive restaurants offering Polish dishes with an innovative twist, or try some traditional Wedel chocolates or cakes from Blikle.
For all the above, set off on this tour of the Old Town, enjoy the new city and soak up Warsaw’s exciting history. Be enchanted by the colourful houses and, at the end, raise a glass with some Polish vodka!