Warsaw

Castles & palaces

Palace of Culture and Science

The Palace of Culture and Science is a skyscraper towering over downtown Warsaw, the second-tallest building in Poland and among the tallest in the European Union. It's a landmark visible from almost anywhere in the city center.

Museums & galleries

Royal Castle in Warsaw

This palace stands on Castle Square in Warsaw. It's an easy stop while strolling through the square.

Museums & galleries

National Museum in Warsaw

An art museum in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. It's a pleasant place to spend a leisurely afternoon browsing its diverse collection.

Castles & palaces

Wilanów Palace

A palace in Warsaw's Wilanów district, surrounded by gardens and outbuildings. Regarded as a landmark of Polish culture, it has been well preserved despite the country's turbulent history.

Temples & religious sites

St. John's Archcathedral

This archcathedral in Warsaw's Old Town holds a special standing among the city's three cathedrals. It's well worth visiting while wandering the Old Town's historic lanes.

Museums & galleries

Museum of the History of Polish Jews

A museum built on the site of Warsaw's former ghetto, tracing the history of Polish Jews. Its name, POLIN, recalls the legend of the Jews' first settlement in Poland.

Heritage & monuments

Sigismund's Column

This column stands in Castle Square in Warsaw. It's worth pausing to look up at as you pass through the square.

Castles & palaces

Łazienki Park

Łazienki Park is Warsaw's largest park, spanning 76 hectares in the city center. It lies along the Royal Route connecting the Royal Castle and Wilanów Palace, making it easy to combine a walk with visits to both.