Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital city in Masovian Voivodeship and stretches along both sides of the Vistula river with a mix of glass towers, reconstructed old town streets and open green spaces. In the center you find broad avenues next to narrow cobblestone lanes while long promenades run beside the water.

Warsaw was founded in the 13th century and became the capital at the end of the 16th century. After heavy destruction in World War II the city was largely rebuilt in the decades that followed.

Locals gather in Praga district for street art walks or visit the Vistula boulevards on weekend afternoons when food trucks and live music appear along the riverbanks. Many neighborhoods still hold traditional craft markets where you can watch artisans work with amber or see folk dancers rehearse in public squares.

The city center is walkable and metro lines connect major districts across the river with trams filling the gaps in between. In warmer months you can walk along the Vistula riverbanks or rent bikes from the public sharing system.

Underground tourist routes run beneath the center through old cellars and tunnels that were used as hiding places during the war. The city also has its own mermaid as a symbol whose statue holding a sword and shield stands by the riverside.

Location: Masovian Voivodeship

Elevation above the sea: 118 m

Shares border with: Warsaw West County, Pruszków County, Powiat piaseczyński, Otwock County, Mińsk County, Wołomin County, Legionowo County

Website: https://um.warszawa.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.23196,21.00672

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:48