Essential Warsaw

9 Essential Sights

1 Plac Zamkowy More of a triangle than a square, and home to the Royal Castle, this popular plac is where modern Warsaw meets the Old Town.QSee p.31.

2 Old Town Square A window into the ‘once-upon-a-time’ of Warsaw’s golden days, the Old Town is also symbolic of Warsaw’s rise from the ruins of WWII.QSee p.34.

3 Vistula Boulevards Warsaw’s left-bank boulevards are a favourite haunt of the locals - go and see why - walk, ride, or just chill on the riverside steps. Wow.QSee p.44.

4 Łazienki Park Full of incredible art and architecture this massive park and palace complex offers spectacular opportunities for sightseeing or simply relaxing.QSee p.48.

9 Skyfall Warsaw When visitors to Warsaw seek out the best views in the city, they instinctively head to the Palace of Culture & Science, a common point on the tourist map. However, there is another option that far exceeds the scope of what the Palace has to offer.... Located in the burgeoning Wola district to the west of the City Centre and Old Town skyline, Warsaw UNIT (p.28) is the Polish capital’s 5th tallest building, clocking in at an impressive 202 meters. It is here on the 46th floor that Skyfall Warsaw keeps a watchfull eye over the Polish capital. At 200 metres above sea-level, this is one of the highest observation decks in Poland, and, unlike the afore-mentioned Palace, its eastwardlooking panorama gives you all of Warsaw’s major landmarks in one breathtaking gaze. Even more phenomenal is the glazed, four-person observation deck, providing visitors with the heart-racing experience of floating above the clouds. Head along to the Skyfall Warsaw website and start planning your visit today!

QC-8, rondo Daszyńskiego 1, MRondo Daszyńskiego, tel. (+48) 798 08 33 21, www.skyfallwarsaw.com. Skybar (the bar inside Skyfall) is only open for events. TH

5 Wilanów Palace The ‘Polish Versailles’ is just one of the many fitting monikers applied to this splendid late 17thcentury royal palace 10km to the south.QSee p.52.

6 POLIN 1000 years of Jewish history in Poland is chronicled in this excellent museum where the Jewish Ghetto stood during WWII.QSee p.65.

7 Palace of Culture & Science Stalin’s ‘gift from the Soviet people’ has been controversial ever since its construction. Head up for fabulous 237 metre-high views!QSee p. 26.

8 Warsaw Rising Museum Chronicling the heroism and tragedy of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, this modern museum packed with multimedia displays is one of the best in PL.QSee p.67.