#MUSEUMS
Warsaw Uprising Museum is a Monday must-see!
All visitors to Warsaw should see this highly interactive impressive museum located in Wola district’s tramway power station, most recently featured in a TIME magazine article on Warsaw’s highlights. The 1944 Warsaw Uprising was one of the biggest acts of resistance against the Nazis in Europe during WWII and led to almost complete annihilation of the city. Tragic events of August and September of 1944 are rendered in an innovative, engaging way, taking you on an enthralling journey through the history of Varsovians’ struggle for independence. It’s also one of the very few museums in Warsaw open on Mondays.
Where: Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego (Warsaw Uprising Museum)
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When: 8am-6pm, Thursdays: 10am-8pm. Closed on Tuesdays
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How much: free admission on Mondays
#EXHIBIT
Varsovians of yore
JMost of the modern-day Varsovians moved to the city just recently, for work or study reasons, making Warsaw a city of students and businessmen. But before World War II, the city’s population consisted of various professions that are no longer as popular: fishmongers, sandmen, chimneysweepers, barrel-organ players, water-carriers and many more. See the open air exhibit portraying the different types of pre-war Varsovians while you soak up the sun! And then head into the courtyard to one of the 22 pavillions for a refreshing cold drink
Where: Courtyard of Nowy Świat 18/20, in front of the Branickich Palace
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When: open air exhibit open 24/7
How much: free
#SIGHTSEEING
Cross the river!
After visiting the Old Town, the Royal Route and Łazienki you may wonder what to do next. One of our suggestions is to follow Aleje Jerozolimskie (with the palm tree) towards the river, walk over one of the oldest and most picturesque bridges (originally built between 1904-1914, destroyed twice, and twice rebuilt), and find yourself on the posh Saska Kępa, home of artists of all sorts – from great poets to soap opera stars, but at the same time an excellent example of pre-war modernist villa district. On your left you’ll have one of the biggest ‘green zones’ of Warsaw – the Skaryszewski Park, where – with luck – you can see a beaver or two. You can also have a look inside the modern National Stadium. The compound is open daily from 10:00AM to 6:00PM. On your right – one of the most pleasant streets in the city, Francuska, with restaurants serving a vast diversity of meals – from African, though Italian, French to Turkish food. Francuska is also lined with cafes that provide a relaxing atmosphere from morning till evening. A great get-away from the annoying traffic and noise of the city center!
Where: Saska Kępa, ul. Francuska
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When: any time, any day
How much: free
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