Warsaw is the capital and business center of Poland, the largest city in the country. Several times they were actually razed to the ground. And every time it was rebuilt. The mermaid is the symbol of the city. Also, the city was the seat of Polish kings, Lithuanian princes, the capital of the Polish kingdom.
During the Second World War, Hitler gave the order to completely destroy the city. Warsaw was practically razed to the ground. Over the years, the capital of Poland was being restored.
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The most important historical monument is the Old Town. Included in the UNESCO heritage list. On its territory are the Market Square, the Cathedral and the City Walls.
The Royal Castle used to be the seat of the Polish royal family. Now it houses a museum. Castle Square is located between the Royal Palace and the Old Town. In the center is the Column of King Sigismund.
St. Anne's Church was built at the beginning of the 16th century on the site of a burnt down Gothic church. It is also known for its excellent acoustics and hosts organ music concerts. A bell tower was built next to the building of the temple. You can admire the panorama of the vibrant old town.
Catholic church of St. John the Baptist is the main Catholic church in Warsaw. Serves as a burial place for a number of prominent figures of Polish history and culture. The church is notable for the urn with the ashes of Frederic Chopin in one of its walls.
The market square this Christmas is unusual, without a skating rink, a Christmas market and practically empty. The main mermaid of Warsaw, Sirena.
Warsaw Barbican (1540). These defensive walls are one of the surviving elements of the 16th century city fortifications. During the reconstruction of 1952-1954, it was decided to restore it completely.
The Folk Theater, founded in 1765 by King Stanislav August Poniatowski, is the fourth oldest national stage in Europe.
The Presidential Palace is the largest of all Warsaw palaces. It was erected in 1643 by order of Stanislav Konetspolsky, a magnate and great hetman. On February 24, 1818, the Polish composer Frederic Chopin gave his first concert at the palace. The heart of the Presidential Palace is the Column Hall, where ceremonies take place.
The University of Warsaw is one of the largest and most prestigious public higher education institutions in Poland.
Warsaw in 1747 became the first city in the world to have an official library. The Warsaw University Library building is one of the most beautiful and unusual in the capital, attracting with its unique two-tiered botanical garden on the roof of the main building. The garden itself consists of two tiers: the upper (more than 1 ha) and lower (1.5 ha), connected by a stream of water cascades.
The Church of St. Anthony of Padua was built at the beginning of the 17th century.
The tallest building in the city is the Palace of Culture and Science. Its height is 237 meters. It houses offices, cinemas, a large conference hall, museums and exhibition galleries. But when the Varso Place business complex is commissioned in 2021, it will become the tallest building in the EU.
Warsaw is the most crowded city in Europe. There is a system of a single travel pass, which applies to buses, trams, metro and even ferries.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This is a monument to a Polish soldier of all times, both World War I and World War II. An eternal flame is constantly burning at the tomb and there is an honor guard. Nearby there is a wonderful Samsonovsky garden.
Green spaces, including parks and gardens, occupy 28% of the city. A park
Royal Lazienki. A picturesque quiet park surrounding the Lazienki Palace. It was created as a nature reserve, but eventually became a public square. A monument to F. Chopin is erected in the park.
Lazenki Palace is the former residence of Augustus II the Strong. This majestic and picturesque building was called the "palace by the water", as its base is set right on the surface of the river.
Let's see the magical Christmas decorations in the evening. One of the most popular installations is located next to the Presidential Palace.
Warsaw is a cozy, clean and vibrant city. I think everyone will love it. It is not without reason that the heart of the brilliant composer Chopin is located in Warsaw.
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