WarsawWarsaw

Warsaw is the capitalWarsaw is the capital of Poland. It of Poland. It is located is located by by the Vistula River.the Vistula River. The Mayor of Warsaw The Mayor of Warsaw is Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltzis Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz..

The flag of WarsawThe flag of Warsaw The emblem of WarsawThe emblem of Warsaw

Warsaw is the largest Polish city. Warsaw is the largest Polish city. It has an area It has an area of of 517,24km517,24km22 includingincluding the Vistula the Vistula

River River and the population of 1,729,119 peopleand the population of 1,729,119 people..

It is a scientific, cultural, political and economicIt is a scientific, cultural, political and economiccentre centre on a European scale.on a European scale.

The first settlements were made here at the turn of the The first settlements were made here at the turn of the IX IX and and XX centuries. centuries.They wThey were transformed into a city about 1300 ADere transformed into a city about 1300 AD..In 1596, King Zygmunt III WazaIn 1596, King Zygmunt III Waza moved the capital moved the capital of Poland of Poland from from Cracow Cracow to Warsaw.to Warsaw.

During World War II Warsaw was destroyed inDuring World War II Warsaw was destroyed in more than 80%. After the warmore than 80%. After the war,, the city was rebuilt the city was rebuilt through the work of the entire nation.through the work of the entire nation.Warsaw is the only current Polish city awardedWarsaw is the only current Polish city awarded the the Silver Cross of the WarSilver Cross of the War Order of VirtuOrder of Virtuti ti MilitarMilitarii..

My grandpa with his brother My grandpa with his brother and father and father in front of in front of the the ruins of Warsaw.ruins of Warsaw.

Here are some places that are Here are some places that are worth visiting ...worth visiting ...

The Old Town The oldest urban center of Warsaw, surrounded by castle walls built in the XIV-XVI century. There are many historical objects: The Royal Castle, Old Town Square, the Cathedral of St. John and King Zygmunt's column.

The Royal CastleThe Royal CastleIt wIt was built gradually from the as built gradually from the beginning of the beginning of the XIV XIV century.century.NNow ow iit is a museum t is a museum of old-fashioned castle roomof old-fashioned castle roomss, , the royal insignia, etc.the royal insignia, etc.

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SShopping and entertainmenthopping and entertainment p passage, assage, leading from the Royal Castle to a central leading from the Royal Castle to a central pointpoint of of Warsaw.Warsaw.

Lots of cafes and shops, Lots of cafes and shops, make make youyourr trip trip around Warsawaround Warsaw

enjoyableenjoyable..

Royal Baths Park Royal Baths Park and Museumand Museum

It’s a beautiful park in the middle of big city with aIt’s a beautiful park in the middle of big city with a summer residence of King Stanisław August summer residence of King Stanisław August

Poniatowski, called Poniatowski, called „„PalacePalace on the on the WaterWater””. There is also . There is also an orangery, a botanical garden and a theater on the an orangery, a botanical garden and a theater on the

water, imitating the ancient ruins.water, imitating the ancient ruins.

Wilanów Palace and GardenWilanów Palace and Garden

Baroque royal palace, built in the late Baroque royal palace, built in the late XVII XVII century for King Jan III Sobieski. Wilanów century for King Jan III Sobieski. Wilanów Palace Palace Museum is the oldest Polish art Museum is the oldest Polish art museum. It was founded in 1805.museum. It was founded in 1805.

Palace of Culture Palace of Culture and Scienceand Science

The highest building in Poland (237 m.).The highest building in Poland (237 m.). Its observation deck is the best placeIts observation deck is the best place to enjoy the panorama of the city.to enjoy the panorama of the city.

The The National StadiumNational Stadium

The largest stadium in Poland (58 500 seats). It was built especially for the UEFA The largest stadium in Poland (58 500 seats). It was built especially for the UEFA European Football Championship in 2012.European Football Championship in 2012.

National MuseumNational Museum

It is a museum collecting the most important It is a museum collecting the most important Polish art from the Polish art from the XIII XIII century, such as "The century, such as "The Battle Battle of of Grunwald". It also contains collections Grunwald". It also contains collections of ancient art and the work of foreign painters.of ancient art and the work of foreign painters.

Warsaw Uprising Warsaw Uprising MuseumMuseum

It It commemorates the heroic battle commemorates the heroic battle atat the end of World War II. the end of World War II.You can listen to the statements of real rebels, enter the sewer or to experience a You can listen to the statements of real rebels, enter the sewer or to experience a simulation of a flight over the ruined Warsaw.simulation of a flight over the ruined Warsaw.

The The Museum of the Polish JewsMuseum of the Polish Jews’ ’ HistoryHistory

It is a newly opened museum of the history of Jews It is a newly opened museum of the history of Jews living in Poland. It has many of the traditional living in Poland. It has many of the traditional museum exhibits and interactive multimedia.museum exhibits and interactive multimedia.

Copernicus Science Centre `

It is the largest science center in It is the largest science center in Poland.Poland.Here you can learn about the Here you can learn about the secrets secrets of nature by of nature by Your own Your own experiments on interactive experiments on interactive exhibitions.exhibitions.

Warsaw ZOOWarsaw ZOO

This is one of the largest zoos in Poland. There This is one of the largest zoos in Poland. There areare about 4,000 about 4,000 animalsanimals. It is a wonderful place for a . It is a wonderful place for a few hours of relaxation with family or friends.few hours of relaxation with family or friends.

In Warsaw, In Warsaw, there are there are about 250 about 250 monuments.monuments.

They commemorate They commemorate the heroic deeds, the heroic deeds, decorate the city and decorate the city and dondon’’t let you forget t let you forget about the great about the great peoplepeople..

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