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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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.
The Syrenka (Warsaw Mermaid) at the Old Town Market Square.
A view of Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) and the Old Town from the Taras Widokowy Observation Deck.
The Skyline of Warsaw with the Palace of Culture and Science and the growing line of skyscrapers behind it.
The Skyline in the direction of the Old Town.
Palace of Culture and Science.
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 Street in the Old Town.
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. I can recommend entering it as the views were great. But make sure to bring cash. They do not accept card payments.