#MUSEUMS
Learn more about the 1944 Uprising
The 1944 Uprising in Warsaw (that broke out on 1st August and lasted for over two months before it was ruthlessly surpressed) was one of the biggest battles of resistance against the Nazi in Europe during WWII and brought almost complete destruction of the city. The Museum tells the story of tragic events of August and September 1944 in a multimedia-based way. It’s an enthralling journey through the history of the struggle of the people of Warsaw for independence.
It’s also one of very few museums in Warsaw open on Mondays. What’s more, on that particular day, it’s free of charge.
Where: Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego (The Warsaw Uprising Museum).
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When: every day, except for Tuesday. 8am-6pm, except for Thursdays: 10am-8pm.
How much: free on Mondays; 14/10 zł other days.
Details: click here
#FOOD
Regional Polish flavors
Are you curious to find out what’s all the fuss with Polish cottage cheese about? Do you want to try regional Polish dishes and buy some quality sausage to take back home? Then this place is for you – lunch sets at 25 PLN on weekdays include soup, main dish and kompot (boiled fruit drink), while the Pascha cheesecake deserves the maximum number of Michelin stars. Yummy!
Where: Specjały Regionalne (Regional Specialties) bistro&deli, ul.Nowy Świat 44
Map: click to open
When: 11AM-12AM daily
How much: most dishes cost around 20 PLN, set lunch menu for 25PLN on weekdays
Details: click here (in Polish only)
#SPORTS
Take a walk and then – a splash!
Pole Mokotowskie is Warsaw’s Central Park – the park located just two subway stops south from the center is the locals’ favorite venue for dog-walking, jogging and picnicking. Take a stroll through it to admire the city’s skyline and discover old-school pubs, fountains, art. and even a trail devoted to the writer Ryszard Kapuściński, who lived nearby. It would be a shame if you made it south to Mokotów and did not take a dip in the city’s largest swimming pool located in Warszawianka aquapark! Forget about bathing caps and dreary chlorium, ozonized water of the 50 meter pool will make you feel like you’re on proper vacation! And if you are too cold to swim, Warsaw’s biggest sauna complex is just on the other side of the locker room. If you’re feeling adventurous, head for the ice room (-20 degrees Celsius) before entering a Finnish sauna (100 degrees Celsius)…
Where: Pole Mokotowskie and Wodny Park Warszawianka, ul. Dominika Merliniego 4
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When: Aquapark: 6:30 AM-10 PM daily
How much: free admission to the park, for the aquapark: 20 PLN per hour Mo-Fri 6:30am-5 pm, 24 PLN after, 26 PLN on weekends, open until 10 PM. For sauna zone, 30/40/45 PLN respectively
Details: click here
And don’t forget to come to our free, guided walking tour of Warsaw! Everyday! Click “Orange Umbrella Free Tour Warsaw” on the left for more details.
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