7 reasons to visit Warsaw in 2022
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- 11 Jul 2022
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Do you dream of a summer holiday on the banks of one of the last wild rivers in Europe? Or would you like to try unique dishes or visit the places where Fryderyk Chopin studied and worked? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Warsaw is for you. Come by yourself, or with friends, or family… In Warsaw, you will always find places and events that you will remember forever. Find out seven reasons to come to Warsaw in 2022!
1. Relaxing at the Vistula
Vistula – the last big, wild river in Europe.
If you want to admire nature in Warsaw, then head down to the Vistula! On the right-bank of the river in Praga, you will find beautiful natural and sandy beaches that are no longer found in any major European city. It is a place for holiday relaxation on the beach, sports and fun in the open air. Where the beaches end, beautiful, natural, wild, coastal forests begin, where among the lush greenery you can observe birds or capture the beautiful panorama of the Old Town with your camera. Meanwhile, the left bank of the Vistula is a place to meet and spend time with friends. Here on the picturesque Vistula Boulevards you can relax in a cafes and restaurants, ride a bike or go on a river cruise.
2. City of Chopin
Warsaw is where one of the greatest ever composers, Fryderyk Chopin, spent many years of his life.
Walking around Warsaw you will see many reminders of the brilliant Polish pianist: the house where he lived, a museum dedicated to his work, the resting place of his heart, and a monument in Åazienki Park, which is one of the symbols of our city… You will also come across one of the 15 Chopin benches, which can be found on the main tourist routes. Stop next to them to listen to fragments of his wonderful compositions.
Every Sunday from May to September in Åazienki Park next to the Chopin monument you can listen to free Chopin recitals. These events are very popular among Varsovians and tourists.
3. Warsaw’s Praga district
Visit Praga, the district where the unique atmosphere of old Warsaw still exists.
Targowa, ZÄ…bkowska, Brzeska, MiÅ„ska, Inżynierska, Stalowa and 11 Listopada – these are the streets in Praga where you will feel the pre-war atmosphere of the city that was not destroyed during World War II. Take a walk along the cobbled streets and pop into one of the pubs or restaurants where local Warsaw delicacies such as tripe and dumplings are served. Also, take a look inside the gates and courtyards of tenements to see the unique chapels that are carefully looked after by locals. On KawÄ™czyÅ„ska or Åšrodkowa street you will find the last wooden houses in the district. Visit the historic Koneser vodka factory on ZÄ…bkowska, which is home to the Polish Vodka Museum. Is that enough, or do you want more? Go even further and on MiÅ„ska street go into Soho Factory, home to the unusual Neon Museum, which presents illuminated neon advertisements from the 1960s and 1970s. Prague is not only streets and tenements, but also urban folklore that is still alive among locals.
If you want to listen to the tunes that people danced to before the war, visit the ZÄ…bkowska Summer Festival. There is no doubt that Praga is a city within a city! On every corner you will discover something of interest, and if you like taking photos, you’ll find thousands of objects and views to capture.
4. Tastes of Warsaw
Try Warsaw cuisine, which is as diverse as the city itself.
For many who visit Warsaw, pierogi is the first dish that comes to their mind when they think about what to eat. It’s a very good choice! Many types of fillings and ways of serving make it impossible to get bored with them.
Pierogi is not the only thing that Warsaw cuisine has to offer. If you want a quick, cheap, tasty and traditional meal, visit a milk bar, where you can still feel the atmosphere of People’s Poland. However, if you are looking for something a bit more modern, go to Hala Koszyki, Elektrownia PowiÅ›le, Browary Warszawskie or Fabryka Norblina, where you can try dishes from throughout the world and relax over a drink listening to music.
Warsaw also offers breakfast markets – outdoors in the summer and in halls at other times. At weekends in a family, picnic atmosphere you can try dishes prepared by real enthusiasts. It is no accident that Warsaw is mentioned at the top of the list of European vegan-friendly cities, as there are many meatless restaurants in the city where you can try amazing dishes. Whatever you like, whatever you fancy, enjoy your meal! Read More…
