Warsaw is one of the greenest European metropolises also the geographical, political and cultural center of Poland since 1611. Since olden times being cultural and industrial center, Warsaw was one of the most attractive cities of central Europe until it is practically effaced from face of the earth during the Second World War. Nonetheless she was brought back to life and continues flourishing.
Paradoxically Warsaw’s Old Town is only 50 years old. After World War II it was proudly and arduously reconstructed to its present form. And in 1980 it was placed on the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.
Monumental and Socialist realism neighbor the subtle and ethereal Art Nouveau, and modern glass skyscrapers towers designed by the famous architects beautifully blends in with its neighboring Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which was constructed as the arcade of Saxon Palace.
Warsaw is a city full of amazing varieties and it never ceases to amaze with its magnitude of dimensions and themes, which for the inquirer have to be discovered, absorbed and understood.
You can discover Warsaw and it gems, popularly known as tourist attractions, on foot, on the bike, following ancient sites, or Chopin trail. That named after Fryderyk Chopin whose music you can listen to within ancient walls of the Łazienki Park where the composer himself used to play,as well as following concerts and festivals of contemporary music or pursuing other ambitious artistic events.
Everyone will find entertaining or enjoyable ways to spend time in Warsaw, which should help with understanding this multitude of contrasts and variations that define this splendid city.
