Warsaw | Warszawa

Nickname(s):

-

Demonym(s):

Varsovian

Founded:

1323

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

1 796 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

3 101 000

Population Density (km2):

3 600

Population Density (mi2):

9 300

Largest City in Poland

6th Largest City in the European Union

Language:

Polish

Currency:

Złoty

Avg. Summertime High:

25 °C

77 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

15 °C

58 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

1 °C

34 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

-4 °C

25 °F

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One of the best destinations in Europe for those who are into history! A city where historic Eastern Europe meets Modern Western Europe. Find yourself wandering through the Old Town, which was carefully reconstructed after the destruction in WWII, while being overlooked by a modern skyline containing some of the tallest skyscrapers in the European Union. Warsaw is also a green city, with around one-quarter of the city's area covered by parks and green spaces.

Republic of Poland | Rzeczpospolita Polska

Poland

English

Polska

Polish

Region:

Northeastern Europe

Area:

312 696 km2

Ranked 69 out of 195

Population:

Population:

38 180 000

Ranked 38 out of 235

Urbanization:

60 %

Ranked 97 out of 194

Capital:

Warsaw

Population: 3 101 000

Largest City:

Warsaw

Population: 3 101 000

Major Cities:

Warsaw
Kraków
Łódź
Wrocław
Poznań

Economy & Development:

Human Development Index:

Very High

Ranked 35 out of 189

Inequality-Adjusted HDI:

Very High

Ranked 26 out of 189

GDP (PPP) Per Capita:

$41 685

Ranked 42 out of 225

Democracy & Freedom:

Democracy Index:

Flawed Democracy

Ranked 51 out of 167

Freedom House:

Free

96 points out of 100 possible

Press Freedom:

Problematic

Ranked 66 out of 180

Economic Freedom:

2nd Quartile

Ranked 59 out of 162

National Identity:

Independence Since:

1918

Independence From:

Unification

National Day:

11th of November

What Is Celebrated On The National Day:

This date is the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in the aftermath of the First World War from the German, Austro-Hungarian, and Russian Empires in 1918. Most of what is today Poland was part of Germany before the war. Some of the areas that were part of the Second Polish Republic are today no longer part of Poland. There are parts that today belong to Belarus, Lithuania, and Ukraine.

Facts & Codes:

Driving Side:

Right

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Time Zone:

UTC +1 (CET)

Summer: UTC +2 (CEST)

Country Calling Code:

+ 48

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Country Code:

PL

ISO 3166

Polish Voivodeship | Polski Województwo

Masovian Voivodeship

English

Województwo Mazowieckie

Polish

Woiwodschaft Masowien

German

Region:

East-Central Poland

Area:

35 579 km2

Ranked 1 out of 16

Population:

Population:

5 411 000

Ranked 1 out of 16

Population Share:

14 %

Of National Population

Capital:

Warsaw

Population: 3 101 000

Largest City:

Warsaw

Population: 3 101 000

Major Cities:

Warsaw
Radom
Płock
Siedlce
Pruszków

Information:

GDP Per Capita::

-

-

Climate:

Oceanic Climate

Köppen: Cfb

Time Zone:

UTC +1 (CET)

Summer: UTC +2 (CEST)

Palace of Culture and Science

Iconic Skyscraper

Old Town Market Place

Old Town of Warsaw

Zamek Królewski

Royal Castle

I'm not sure what I think of Warsaw. There's history, but much of the history has also been destroyed. Like much of Poland, there is a lot of construction and in some years I think it will be even better to visit. Warsaw and Poland are going through a lot of changes, and it is noticeable.

Do I Recommend You To Visit?

If you like history, and are looking for a cheap weekend trip: Yes. If you're looking for a romantic getaway or a family trip: Not really.

Will I Come Back Again?

Most definitely. Partly because I was only there for ten hours on a layover.

Weather During My Stay:

Terrible! Overcast, cold, windy. The only advantage was that I could photograph the poster child of "Evil Buildings" - Palace of Culture and Science - in a very evil looking atmosphere.

Best:

The views from the Taras Widokowy Observation Deck was interesting. You can see the Old Town, but also the modern skyline rising in the background.

Not As Good:

Warsaw can feel very Eastern Europe, which necessarily isn't a bad thing, especially since you would want to experience that if you decide to visit. But it is a rought city, and outside of the Old Town quarters it quickly become quite uninteresting to walk around.

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Palace of Culture and Science

The most famous building in Warsaw is probably the Palace of Culture and Science. It was built as a gift from the Soviet Union as a gift to the Polish people in the 1950s and it is the visualization of evil buildings.

Syrenka Statue at Old Town Market Square

The Syrenka (Warsaw Mermaid) at the Old Town Market Square.

Castle Square

A view of Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) and the Old Town from the Taras Widokowy Observation Deck.

Skyline of Warsaw

The Skyline of Warsaw with the Palace of Culture and Science and the growing line of skyscrapers behind it.

Skyline of Old Warsaw

The Skyline in the direction of the Old Town.

Palace of Culture and Science

Palace of Culture and Science.

Old Town Market Place

Old Town Market Place is the centerpiece of Warsaw Old Town. Everything on the square was destroyed during the Warsaw Uprising in 1944 but was reconstructed after the war.

Mostowa

Mostowa Street in the Old Town.

Warsaw Ghetto

A monument dedicated to the Warsaw Ghetto. There are stones in the ground at the edges of what once were part of the Ghetto. The modern word "Ghetto" takes its name from this area, which existed during World War Two.

Taras Widokowy Observation Deck

Taras Widokowy Observation Deck. I can recommend entering it as the views were great. But make sure to bring cash. They do not accept card payments.