21 reasons to go to Warsaw

Warsaw is a city that captivates and surprises at every turn. Whether you are here for the first time or returning regularly, you will always find something that delights you. It is a place full of art, great cuisine, and a unique atmosphere. Do you enjoy exploring, trying new flavors, or simply relaxing in special spots? Warsaw has something for everyone. Want to find out why it’s worth a visit? Here are 21 reasons that will show you what makes the Polish capital so unique!

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See the youngest Old Town in the world

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Stroll along the most stunning riverside boulevards in Europe

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Discover the green face of Warsaw

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Admire some of the loveliest Christmas lights in Europe

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Visit the hometown of Fryderyk Chopin – the greatest Polish composer

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Discover the taste of traditional Warsaw cuisine

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Relax on the only natural beaches to be found in a city centre in Europe

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Discover the history of vodka – Poland’s national drink

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Discover the charms of pre-war Warsaw in the Praga district

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Learn the history behind the biggest uprising of the Second World War in the Warsaw Rising Museum

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Read the time on the highest clock tower in Europe

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Savour a vegan paradise – not even Paris or Prague can claim this much variety in plant-based dining

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Watch a fountain show – one of the most breathtaking in Europe

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Experience the vibrancy of revitalised factories

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Learn about the shared thousand-year history of the Jewish and Polish peoples

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Chill out in the fabulous gardens of three royal residences

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Find traces of the bygone Communist era

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No other city has so many different mermaids

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Visit the birthplace of Maria Skłodowska-Curie – the world’s most famous female scientist

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Visit the Neon Museum – the only museum of its kind in Europe

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Taste the best pączki with jam filling in the whole world

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