Though the capital of Polish is not one of the most visited or top cities of Europe, it is still one of the most important ones and surely not to be missed. The city has different views from its many visitors, and it is because they don’t really know what to expect from the city. The city is not what you’d usually expect from the electric cities of Europe. Warsaw is all about its preserved Old Town, and how it is grand, soviet, alternative and colourful. Here is everything you can do and see over a brief vacation to the city.
3 Days in Warsaw, The Capital of Poland
Flying to Warsaw
You can board a flight to the capital of Poland from Gatwick International, Heathrow or any other airport in the UK, as there is no shortage of flights to the country. You can click on https://airtraveladvices.blogspot.com/ to do your own little research about how to travel safely and smoothly and in style.
Day 1
Start your 3-day itinerary by heading to Old Town from Warsaw’s elegant Nowy Świat Street and Sródmiescie. You will find plenty of grand buildings and palaces with street performers adding to the charm along the large avenue. You will pass through the Presidential Palace, which the seat of the nation’s president and will be guarded by officers.
Don’t forget to visit the three churches; Visitations Church, Carmelite Church, and St Anne’s Church. Head to the Castle Square where the watchful gaze of King Sigismund III will follow you. This vast square is the city’s popular meeting point and you can join free walking tours from here. The square is home to colourful historic houses of the Old Town, remains of the city walls and the looming presence of the city’s castle. You can go to the courtyard which practically has five different sides. You can also see the gardens and inside the magnificent castle.
When you’re done exploring the castle, it’s time to head to Old Town. See Plac Kanonia where you will find the city’s narrowest building as well as a 17th-century Wishing Bell. The heart of Old Town, Market Square, is great for lunch as it is jam-packed with amazing cafes and restaurants.
From there, you can go see the impressive fortification of Warsaw Barbican which speaks for the remains of Warsaw’s historic city walls. You will find yourself in front of a defensive barrier that separates the Old Town from where you will head to next; New Town, which is a home of beautiful buildings and churches. See the monument for child soldiers Sigismund’s Clock or Mały Powstaniec.
End your day-1 in Warsaw by climbing the Taras Widokowy Tower just off Castle Square. From there you will see everything you saw today from afar. Enjoy a traditional Polish dinner like Polish dumplings or potato pancakes.
Day 2
Spend your second day exploring some of Warsaw’s sad Jewish history through its museums. Start exploring by heading first to the big Soviet tower which is the Palace of Culture and Science. The building is home to lots of cinemas, nightclubs, and museums. The panoramic terrace is its most tempting feature from where you can see the city with an unparalleled view.
To know more about what Poland went through during the war, visit the Warsaw Rising Museum which exhibits the time of war and all the work that has been done in rebuilding it.
From there, head to the picturesque Saxon Garden, which is also home to the memorial of the Unknown Soldiers’ Grave. The monument to soldiers of WWI lists all the conflicts in which Polish soldiers have fought and is the only remains of the Saxon Palace that once stood on the grounds. Next, take a trip to the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews to understand better the Jewish community in Poland.
You must be hungry by now. Go to a traditional milk bar or bar mleczny that dates back to the Great Depression. From there, head to the Krasinski Palace and the Baroque palace, part of which is used for the Polish National Library.Day 3
Start your last day in the fascinating city of Warsaw by heading to the Praga neighbourhood, which has always been a separate town. You will feel how different the neighbourhood is from Old Town and Sródmiescie. You will find some amazing street art on the brick walls of the district. While you are in Praga, don’t forget to visit the Praga Band monument and the historic Bazar Różyckiego market.
For lunch, head to the Powisle, which is a recent coming-of-age neighbourhood. It is home to several amazing parks, a stretching waterfront boulevard, some really cool cafes, and wine bars. Modern Art Museum and Copernicus Science Center are must-visit places there.
Next, head to the gigantic Lazienki Park that covers a space larger than the whole Old Town. It is made up of streams, lakes, woods, and fields galore. You will also find the huge statue of the composer Chopin, the University Botanic Gardens, an art museum inside the Ujazdowski Castle and the most picturesque building in Warsaw, Pałac na Wyspie, or the Palace on the Isle.