Top 10 Things to Do and See in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw is pretty much the Phoenix bird of Europe. Vastly destroyed during World War II, it was reconstructed almost entirely from the ground up afterwards. Therefore, don’t expect medieval vibes (like in Wroclaw, for example), but rather a modern, vibrant city that still manages to keep the remains of its history.

During the war, the Old Town was one of the main targets for German bombs, so everything turned into a big pile of rubble. The buildings that can be seen today are a facsimile of what once stood in their place.

In the middle of the Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) stands tall King Sigismund’s Column. Made in 1644, the statue at the top survived the war and is Poland’s second-oldest monument.

Our next stop is St. John the Baptist Cathedral, which houses the Baruczkowski Crucifix, reputed to possess mystical powers.

Heading out to the Old Town Market Square, you will find a wide selection of restaurants where you can try traditional Polish dishes along with a glass of fine wine. While here, you might also be interested in visiting the Historical Museum of Warsaw or the Literature Museum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).