It is one of the largest stadiums in Europe that opened in 2011 and its capacity is 58,145 seats. The movable roof is a trademark of the stadium, because it can also be used as a concert venue. Outside the stadium is the monument to Kazimierz Gorski, it also has a bar-restaurant, and there is a go-kart track in the surrounding area. It has also hosted the final phase of UEFA Euro 2012.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO KAZIMIERZ GORSKI’S NATIONAL STADIUM
*** BUS: 111, 138, 158, 166, 509, 512, 521
*** TRAIN: S1, S10, R60
*** METRO: 2
*** TRAM: 7, 9, 24.
WARSAW: THE ARISTOCRATE CAPITAL
The multifaceted, romantic and at the same time historically rich capital of Poland is a dazzling tourist destination for every traveler. The important monuments, the wonderful museums, the green parks and the youthful character that exudes like a breeze, cause an “explosive” combination of beautiful images. The baroque element of the buildings coexists with the aesthetic of the former communist regime and the impressive skyscrapers. The charm of Warsaw is such that it will make you fall in love with it and come back again, without necessarily combining your trip with a sporting event.
Currency: Polish Zloty
Calling Code: +48
Nearest airports from city center: Warsaw Chopin Airport (9km), Warsaw Modlin Airport (43km), Lodz Airport (183km), Katowice Airport (269km), Krakow Airport (299km), Bydgoszcz Airport (307km), Poznan Airport (313km), Gdansk Airport (355km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** STARE MIASTO
The old town was destroyed in World War II and the Poles managed to rebuild it as it was before the 1940s. It is the center of gathering for tourists and locals. See the “Mermaid Statue” and explore every corner of the old town!
*** LAZIENSKI PARK and PALACE LAZIENSKI
It is an impressive park of the 17th century which was originally the baths for the Polish nobles and from the beginning of the 20th century it became a public park. See the palace on the water Lazienski, the “Myślewicki” palace, the statue of Chopin, many monuments, the Royal Lazienski Museum and a classical amphitheater.
*** POLIN MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF POLISH JEWS (Mordechaja Anielewicza 6, 00-157 Warsaw)
See the thousand-year history of Polish Jews in a museum that will move you and introduce you to their culture over the centuries.
*** ROYAL CASTLE (Plac Zamkowy 4, 00-277 Warsaw)
It was built at the end of the 16th century and was the residence of the Polish Monarchs. Over the years it was used as an administrative center by the Tsar (early 19th century), while when it was destroyed by the Nazis in World War II, it was rebuilt from scratch. In front of the building is the column of Zygmunt, one of the most historical monuments of the city.
*** NATIONAL MUSEUM (al. Jerozolimskie 3, 00-495 Warsaw)
Opened in 1862. Enjoy the rich collection of Egyptian, Greek and Roman ancient art, works of art by Polish and foreign painters and tens of thousands of objects.
*** WARSAW UPRISING MUSEUM (Grzybowska 79, 00-844 Warsaw)
It is the museum dedicated to the city’s uprising in 1944 and you will have the opportunity to see many exhibits from that period.
*** MARTYRDOM OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (Świętojańska 8, 00-278 Warsaw)
It was built in the 14th century in the Masovian Gothic style and was the site of coronation or burial ceremonies during the Duchy of Masobia. The church acquired its current form after the Second World War and the destruction it had suffered at the hands of the Nazis.
*** WILANOW PALACE (Stanisława Kostka Potockiego 10/16, 02-958 Warsaw)
It is a magnificent baroque royal residence dating from the mid-17th century and became the property of King John Sobieski III. Now it is a museum, where you can see the royal apartments, party halls, the Art Gallery with effigies of Polish monarchs collected over the centuries, magnates of the country and people honored by Poland.
*** PALACE OF CULTURE AND SCIENCE (Plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warsaw)
With a height of 237 meters, it is one of the most important attractions of the city. It was built in 1955 as a gift from Joseph Stalin to the Polish people and is now a place for cultural and scientific events. Go up to the 30th floor to enjoy the view.
*** COPERNICUS SCIENCE CENTER (Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20, 00-390 Warsaw)
The Science Center, named in honor of the Polish scientist, offers young children and adults the opportunity to do various experiments and get to know the more fun side of physics.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Zacheta Gallery is a great choice if you like art.
*** Saxon Garden is an excellent way to relax and spend your time carefree.
*** The Church of Agia Anna is worth visiting.
*** And the Church of the Holy Cross is a church that should receive your attention.
*** The Museum of Fryderyk Chopin is dedicated to the Polish composer and is well worth a visit.
*** Warsaw has several museums that you could visit. Examples include the Paviak Prison Museum, Muzeum Polskiej Wódki, Warsaw War Museum or the Neon Museum.
FOOD AND DRINK
Warsaw is famous for being a culinary paradise and it’s worth trying the traditional food. The pork is of course in the foreground. Try pierogi, golonka and accompany pyry z gzikiem or to pyzy which are boiled or baked potatoes. Of course taste the traditional zurek soup, chlodnik soup or bigos soup. Be sure to try Bigos, traditional Tripe (delicate beef giblets), Zrazy which is a meat dish, Kotlet schabowy. For street food eat zapiekanka. Accompany your meal with traditional beer or mulled wine. Restaurants that have Mediterranean, Arabic, Asian and American cuisine can be found in every corner of the city.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find hotels and apartments at very good prices in the city center, in old town and at a distance of 1-2 kilometers from the center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Pinball Station – Pinball & Arcade Museum is an excellent choice to have a good time and have fun.
*** Marszalkowska Street is a street where you can find many shops to do your shopping.
*** You can also go to Chmielna Street to do your shopping.
*** Fashion House Shopping Center Klif, Złote Tarasy and Fashion Street and Arkadia are places where you can do your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike or by metro.
CITIES NEAR WARSAW
Major cities close to Warsaw are Plock (110km), Lodz (140km), Lublin (174km), Kielce (177km), Bialystok (198km), Czestochowa (218km), Krakow (290km), Bydgoszsz (310km), Poznan (310km), Gdansk (340km), Wroclaw (355km).
