Warsaw
In August 1944, during World War II, more than 85 per cent of Warsaw's 18th-century historic centre was destroyed by Nazi occupation troups. After the war, a five-year reconstruction campaign by its citizens resulted in today's meticulous reproduction of the churches, palaces and the market-place. It is an exceptional example of a total reconstruction of a span of history from the 13th to the 20th century.
Visit July 2003
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The two reviewers on the left are right: Warsaw is a pleasant city. Broad streets, a lot of green.
The Old Town is quite small, but has a stunning central square with authentique houses (though rebuilt after the war).
The Royal Castle is one of the city's most prominent landmarks. The outside is not what you would expect of a castle (more like a convent). Inside there are lots of luxurious rooms, with gold, red and marble.
Reviews
Jose Gomes (Portugal):
Interesting place for those who want to learn more about the History of the country, especially, during the WWII. The city center is OK but, please find time to visit the Warsaw Rising Museum (Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego), the house of Mary Curie and the memorials and Gestapo prisons related also with the WWII. |
| Date posted: September 2006 |
Wolfgang H. Salcher (Austria):
Some weeks ago I enjoyed for one week the wonderful and interesting town Warsaw and I liked it very much. Especially the combination of the old and the new in this town is quite interesting. A special impression for me was also the performances in the opera house TEATR WIELKI (e.g. BALLET DE LORRAINE, THE QUEEN OF SPADES ).
The market-place is really wonderful. But one negativ thing I have to mention with this old town square: Unfortunately it was started to change the wooden windows to plastic windows with no proportions and other dimensions. It would be terrible if more houses would change in this way. So please stop these plastic windows otherwise the market place would look like a plastic Disney World and the place would loose its wonderful atmosphere. |
| Date posted: June 2005 |
Aidan McIsaac (Los Angeles, CA):
For all the negative images associated with it, I found Warsaw to be colourful and pleasantly surprising. The Royal Route that runs throughout the city is definately one of Europe's most grand stretches of road. |
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Mike Margeritas (Canada):
After hearing mixed reviews of the Polish capital, I decided that it would be worth checking out. I headed there from Krakow and though first impressions weren't the best [the Central Train Station was quite ugly], my mind was changed once I got to discovered the rest of the city.
The area known as Srodmiescie, with it's skyscrapers and modern buildings blends in with XIX century tenements and eventually the city's historic core, which can be reached by walking up the colourful promenade known as the Royal Route. It looks quite original and I have to say that the conservationists did a good job reconstruction the street. The Old Town and New Towns are interesting as well, offering everything from over-priced dining and junk to really good Italian Ice Cream. All in all, it's a nice place to idle around.
The city itself is one that is in a state of transformation. The grime and greyness that so many associate with it is slowly being replaced with glass and steel and fresh paint. In 10-15 years, it'll be a totally different place. Though it's not Krakow, I recommend Warsaw, especially if you enjoy modern architecture. |
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