Sightseeing in Warsaw

May 20, 2016 admin 0 Comments

If you are considering going to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, do not hesitate any longer. It is city which just has to be visited. It will not be an exaggeration to say that it is different than all other Polish cities, where most of tourist attractions and sightseeing sites are located around the main market or square. In Warsaw, every part of the city has its own story that is differ and unique. Furthermore, you can experience diverse architecture and histories from different moments of complex history of Warsaw. It seems that the most convenient way to visit Warsaw, is to choose particular thematic tours and routes. One of the most beautiful and fascinating route is described below. However, you need to keep in mind that this is only an example. Warsaw has so much more to offer and to be seen. Therefore, if you don’t find anything interesting for you below, do not worry. Spend some time to make your own research and you will definitely find something interesting and mazing just for yourself.

If you want to learn more about the older history, you would be definitely interested in so-called Royal Route. It shows the history of Polish kings and combines of various royal residences. The Route starts at Zamkowy Square, in front of the Royal Castle, goes through Łazienki Królewskie, and ends in Wilanów. What you can see in all these places?

As already mentioned, the Royal Route starts with Zamkowy Square. In the middle of the square there is a the King Sigismund Column. It is the oldest monument in Warsaw , built in 1644. Right next to the square, there is the Royal Castle that had been the royal residence since 1595. Nowadays, it serves as a residence of the Polish president. It hosts the museum where you can see, among others, apartment of Prince Joseph Poniatowski, exhibition presenting the history of the castle or the Numismatic Cabinet. If you want go to Warsaw, buy a flight ticket.

As you walk further journey along the Royal Route, you will have a chance to visit the Lazienki Royal Park and Palace Complex.  It is the largest park in Warsaw, that stretches on the area of 76 hectares. It is a great spot to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. You definitely should see there the Palace on the isle, built in the late seventeenth century.

The Royal Route ends with Wilanow Palace and Park, a 17th century beautiful example of Baroque architecture. The palace served as a summer residence for the king Jan III Sobieski. Nowadays, you can visit there the gallery that hosts an amazing collection of coffin portraits.