Warsaw, Capital city in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Warsaw extends along both banks of the Vistula River, with its central district containing modern skyscrapers, historic monuments, and expansive urban parks.
During World War II, the city endured extensive damage, with 85% of its buildings destroyed, leading to a massive reconstruction effort in the following decades.
The Palace of Culture and Science houses multiple theaters, museums, and scientific institutions, serving as a central point for educational and artistic activities.
The public transportation network includes two metro lines, 26 tram routes, and over 200 bus lines that connect all districts of the capital.
The Warsaw Old Town underwent complete reconstruction after 1945, with builders using original architectural elements recovered from the rubble.
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: November 10, 2025 15:14
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Warsaw combines medieval buildings with modern architecture. The city features historical sites like the Old Town Market, Royal Castle, and Wilanów Palace. The Palace of Culture dominates the center. Parks, museums, and the Vistula riverbank complete the urban landscape.
Warsaw offers numerous entertainment venues where visitors can engage in interactive activities suitable for all ages. City centers feature modern facilities and games that combine sports, technology, and sensory exploration. Places like W5 Arena provide laser tag on 600-square-meter courses, while Pinball Station houses 50 working pinball machines from the 1960s to today. Thrill-seekers can try Boeing 737 flight simulators at AirPoint or play football in transparent bubbles at Bubble Football. The Polish capital also hosts video game museums with historical consoles accessible to the public, virtual reality centers offering various programs, and archery ranges with foam-tipped arrows. Facilities also include sensory spaces to explore touch and hearing, karaoke rooms equipped with professional audio systems, and themed quiz centers. These sites operate year-round and allow families, groups of friends, or individual visitors to find diverse activities in an indoor environment.
Palace of Culture and Science
40 m
Złota 44
303 m
InterContinental Warsaw
288 m
Museum of Technology, Warsaw
165 m
Ściana Wschodnia
280 m
Congress Hall
110 m
Teatr Studio
76 m
City Center
284 m
Museum of Evolution of Polish Academy of Sciences
40 m
Wiecheckiego Passage in Warsaw
301 m
Museum of Communism, Poland
40 m
Świętokrzyski Park
261 m
Kamienica przy ul. Chmielnej 70 w Warszawie
194 m
Janusz Korczak Monument in Warsaw
243 m
Teatr Mały w Warszawie (1970-2009)
133 m
Adam Mickiewicz by Stanisław Horno-Popławski
27 m
Nicolaus Copernicus by Ludwika Nitschowa
18 m
Mosaics at Warszawa Śródmieście
283 m
Teatr 6. piętro
40 m
Museum of Modern Art
199 m
IłłakowiczównyPassage in Warsaw
244 m
Świrszczyńskiej Passage in Warsaw
271 m
Poświatowskiej Passage in Warsaw
272 m
Sundial at Defilad Square in Warsaw
253 m
Szymborskiej Passage in Warsaw
250 m
Morskiej Passage in Warsaw
296 m
Dulębianki Avenue in Warsaw
201 m
Pawilon wschodni dworca Warszawa Śródmieście
286 mReviews
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