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| Warsaw's tourist sights, though concentrated within certain districts, are still quite widespread, so some pre-planning & selection is required. |
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| Almost completely destroyed during the II World War, this area was faithfully restored. The architecture is impressive. The area is full of cafes, boutiques and galleries and has a lively atmosphere day and night. | |
| S | Plac Zamkowy (Castle Square): In the center of the square is a very tall column on top of which is a statue of King Zygmunta III Wasy - It was during his reign that the capitol was moved from Krakow to Warsaw. On the E side of the square is the Castle. |
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Zamek Kroewski Royal
Castle: 4 pl. Zamkowy, Tu-Sa10-16:00, Su11-16:00 Former
Royal Residence burnt down in 1939, Rebuilt between 1971-84 Tour of Royal Appartments & Courtiers Lodge (Route I & II) - Tu-Sa: Pol. 17zl, st.10zl, Eng/German 70zl No tour on Su - Entry free |
| S | Rynek Starego Miasta (Old Town Square): Very attractive square filled with renaissance, baroque style buildings - many of which are restorations as the area was severely damaged during the II World War. |
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Katredra Sw. Jana (St. John's Cathedral):
ul. Swietojanska Gothic style Cathedral built in the 14th C. free, M-Sa10-18, Su14-18:00 |
| S | Barbican: ul. Nowomiejska A section of the ramparts, dates from 16th C |
| S | Syrenka (The mermaid) The symbol of Warsaw, dates from 1855. |
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Rynek Nowego Miasta (New Town Square):
The Royal Route 4km long route between the Castle to Lazienki Palace, passes through ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie, ul. Nowy Swiat, al Ujazdowskie Along the route are many historical buildings, museums & galleries. |
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Kosciol Sw Anny (St Annes Church): ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie |
| S | Palac Radziwillow (Radziwell Palace): ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 46. Polish Presidential Residence. |
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Palac Czapski Krasinski: ul.
Krakowskie Przedmiescie 5 Former home of Chopin, houses the Academy of Fine Arts and Chopin's Salon - see museums below. |
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Kosciol Sw. Krzyza (Church of the Holy
Cross): ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie Built in 17th C. An urn containing Chopin's heart is on show inside. |
| S | Botanical Gardens: al. Ujazdowskie 9-16:00 |
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Lazienki Royal Park: al.
Ujazdowskie/ul. Juria Gagarina 4:45-21:30 Free 18th C park at end of the Royal Route. There are many Palaces and museums within the park. Free performances of Chopins's music on Sundays. |
| S | Palac na Wodzie (Water Palace): Tu-Su 9:30-15:30 10zl, st.7zl. Former Summer Residence of Polish Royal Family. |
| S | Stare Pomaranczarnia (Old Orangery): Tu-Su 9:30-16:00. 5zl, St.3zl Free Tu. Houses a theater and an art gallery. |
| S | Stanislawowski Theater: 18th C Court theater free. |
| S | Wilanow Park: 6km SE from Lazienki Park 9:30 - dusk . 4zl Tu free. Transport: Bus #410 or #522 from the center |
| S | Palac W Wilanowie (Wilanow Palace): Wilanow Park ul.Wiertnicza 1,MWSa9:30-14:00, Su9:30-18:00, 23zl with guide, St. 11zl?, free on Tu no guide. 18th C. Baroque Palace, former Royal residence. Tour of Royal appartments. |
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Palac Kultury I Nauki (Cultural Palace):
pl. Defilad 1, ul. Marszalkowska. This enormous modern
palace was a present from Stalin to the people of Warsaw. Visible
from much of the city. It contains offices, theaters, cinemas,
museums, swimming-pools, etc. fee to Panorama (Viewing floor): 15zl 9-18:00 |
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plac. Defilad (Parade Sqare): Huge market most of the stalls sell consumer goods of poor quality. |
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| S | Muzum Narodowe (The National Museum): al. Jerozolimskie 3 Tu-Su10-16:00 Th12-17:00, 11zl, st. 6zl, free on Sa.An excellent collection of Polish art & sculpture. With impressive international visiting exhibitions. |
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Warsaw Historical Museum: Rynek
Starego Miasta 28 Tu,Th11-18:00, W,F10-15:30,Sa,Su10:30-15:30. Shows a documentary on the destruction of Warsaw during the II World War and its rebuilding/restoration program in the post war years. |
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Museum of Fine Arts: ul.
Krakowskie Przedmiescie 5 M-F10-17:00 |
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CSW (Center for Contemporary Art): al.
Ujazdowskie 6 Tu-Th,Sa/Su11-17:00, F11-21:00, 10zl,
St. 5zl, free on Th.. Lots of exhibitions and new visual theater performances held here. |
| S | Chopin Museum: ul Okolnik 1, May-Sep M-WF10-17, Th12-18, SaSu10-14:00, Oct-Apr M-WFSa 10-14:00, Th12-18:00, 7zl, Exhibition on the life and works of Chopin. |
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Chopin's Salon: ul. Krakowskie
Przedmiescie 5 M-F10-14:00, Entry fee:? |
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Poster Museum (Muzeum Plakatu), Wilanow: Tu-Su10-16/17:00, Entry Fee: 7zl, St. 3.5zl. |
| S | Marie Curie Museum: ul. Freta 16, Tu-Sa10-16, Su10-14:00 Entry fee:? |
| S | Museum of Technology: Palac Kultury I Nauki, pl. Defilad 1, Tu-Th11-17:00, WFSa9-16, Su10-17:00 Entry fee:? |
| S | Polish Military Museum: al.Jerozolimskie 3, W-Su10-16:00 Entry fee:?, houses polish arms from medieval period. |
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