Warsaw guide Poland

Warsaw
Warsaw

Warsaw, the capital of Poland, plays a key role in the country's politics, economy and culture. Approximately 1.8 million inhabitants live here and it covers an area of ​​517.24 km².
Warsaw is not only an independent administrative entity, but also the seat of the Masovian Voivodeship.
It lies in the central part of Poland and is connected to the Baltic Sea by the Vistula River.

The first mentions of Warsaw come from the 13th century. The city developed rapidly and in 1596 it became the capital of Poland when King Sigismund III. Vasa moved his court from Kraków.

During World War II, the city was almost completely destroyed by the Nazis. The Warsaw Uprising of 1944 was a significant but tragic chapter in the city's history. After the war, the city had to be extensively reconstructed.

Today, Warsaw is a modern metropolis with dynamic economic growth and a rich cultural life.
The main monuments and tourist attractions include The Old Town, the Royal Castle, the Spa Parks, the Palace of Culture and Science or perhaps the Warsaw Uprising Museum.

Old Town
Old Town

Warsaw has a well-developed public transport system, including the metro, trams, buses and commuter trains. There are also 2 airports and a train station.

Warsaw is home to many cultural institutions, including the National Theater (Teatr Narodowy), the National Philharmonic (Filharmonia Narodowa) and the Grand Theater (Teatr Wielki).

Important universities include the University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski) and the Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska).

Warsaw, as the economic center of Poland, is home to many international companies, banks and financial institutions. The city has a developed service, IT and innovation sector. In recent years, it has also experienced a boom in the construction industry and the real estate market.

Warsaw, a fascinating city, offers a mixture of historical monuments, modern architecture and a rich cultural life. The past meets the present here. It has a lot to offer both locals and visitors from all over the world.