What to do in Masovian Voivodeship

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1. National Stadium

The National Stadium is the largest and most innovative stadium in Poland. Opened in 2012 for soccer during the European Football Championship, the stadium now attracts more than 140,000 people every month. Come for a tour and learn about the stadium’s construction or participate in one of the diverse events regularly hosted here.

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National Stadium which includes night scenes

2. Palace of Culture and Science

The monumental Palace of Culture and Science has towered over Warsaw’s city center for decades. A dubious gift from Joseph Stalin, this skyscraper is often viewed as an unfortunate reminder of Soviet domination. See wonderful vistas over the city from the building’s viewing terrace and check out the Socialist-Realist reliefs, marble staircases and ornate chandeliers decorating its interior.

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Palace of Culture and Science showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

3. Old Town Market Place

Warsaw’s Old Town Market Place is a bustling local gathering place and a symbol of the city’s resilience. Although most of the square’s original buildings were destroyed in World War II, the square has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its meticulous reconstruction. Dine on traditional cuisine at an outdoor café and enjoy the entertainment provided by street performers.

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Old Town Market Place featuring outdoor eating

4. Nowy Swiat Street

The upscale stretch of Nowy Świat Street is lined with fashionable clubs, high-end shops and chic restaurants. During weekends in the summer, Nowy Świat is closed to traffic and the street fills with café tables along with lively groups of tourists and locals. Find a seat in the sun and spend an afternoon people-watching. Look inside the interesting shops and galleries along the street.

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Nowy Swiat Street showing nightlife, night scenes and street scenes

5. University of Warsaw

Warsaw University is the city’s premier educational institution. Tens of thousands of students are enrolled in this modern intellectual hub, which encompasses many historic buildings. Wander among the neoclassical structures of its campus and explore the long promenades, elegant courtyards and manicured gardens.

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Warsaw University showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

6. Warsaw Uprising Museum

The scale of devastation and loss of life that Warsaw witnessed during World War II can be difficult to comprehend, but the Warsaw Uprising Museum helps bring it to life. Visit one of the most popular museums in Poland and browse the immersive exhibits, which document the tragic events of the uprising from its inception to its ultimate defeat.

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7. POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews

Follow a trail through 1,000 years of Jewish culture and history at POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Learn about the significance of its building in the former Warsaw Ghetto and the terrible injustices and devastation of World War II.

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Old Town Square

Learn about the local history of Warsaw when you spend time at Old Town Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

National Stadium

Take a tour of this symbolic building, home to the Polish national football team and an important center for sports and culture in Warsaw.

Palace of Culture and Science

Admire the views from the terrace of the country’s tallest building, a controversial landmark that inspires mixed feelings from Polish citizens.

Old Town Market Place

The heart of Warsaw’s Old Town, this lively square is lined with picturesque buildings from the 1600s and 1700s.

Nowy Swiat Street

This busy street has long been one of the most popular areas in the city for dining, shopping and socializing.

University of Warsaw

Stroll through the avenues and palaces of this historic academic institution, which has fostered two centuries of learning in Poland.

Warsaw Uprising Museum

Learn about the defining days of war in Warsaw at this enormous museum, which traces the Home Army’s doomed attempt to liberate the city from its German occupiers.

Copernicus Science Centre

Build bridges, fly a spaceship and uncover the mysteries of the universe at this fascinating museum.

Museum of Frederick Chopin. Baroque palace in Warsaw.. Famous Dutch architect Tylman van Gameren.

Fryderyk Chopin Museum

You can study the exhibits at Fryderyk Chopin Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Warsaw. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Palace of Culture and Science showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Centrum

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Grzybowski Square to Nowy Swiat Street – discover Centrum, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Warsaw featuring a square or plaza and a city

Old Town Warsaw

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland's capital city.

Panorama of old town square in Warsaw at lovely summer evening

Śródmieście Północne

While you're in Śródmieście Północne, take in top sights like Grzybowski Square or Tomb of Unknown Soldier, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Metro Świętokrzyska 05 Tram Stop or Świętokrzyska Station.

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Srodmiescie

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Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Nowy Swiat Street to The National Museum in Warsaw – discover Srodmiescie, a destination also famous for its shopping.

The Warsaw Uprising Monument is one of the most visited landmarks for foreign tourists.
Warsaw has several monuments that remind us of WWII. That is not surprising. Of a population of 27 million, 5 million people died between 1939 and 1945 and that was almost 19% of the population of the country. #Warsaw

Śródmieście Południowe

If you're spending time in Śródmieście Południowe, check out sights like The National Museum in Warsaw or Savior Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Plac Konstytucji 06 Tram Stop or Plac Konstytucji 05 Tram Stop.

Mokotow

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Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Mokotow. Top attractions like Sadyba Best Mall and Galeria Mokotow Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Malczewskiego 06 Tram Stop or Malczewskiego 05 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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