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1. National Stadium

The National Stadium is the largest and most innovative stadium in Poland. Opened in 2012 for soccer during the European Football Championship, the stadium now attracts more than 140,000 people every month. Come for a tour and learn about the stadium’s construction or participate in one of the diverse events regularly hosted here.
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National Stadium featuring night scenes

2. Palace of Culture and Science

The monumental Palace of Culture and Science has towered over Warsaw’s city center for decades. A dubious gift from Joseph Stalin, this skyscraper is often viewed as an unfortunate reminder of Soviet domination. See wonderful vistas over the city from the building’s viewing terrace and check out the Socialist-Realist reliefs, marble staircases and ornate chandeliers decorating its interior.
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Palace of Culture and Science featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

3. Old Town Market Place

Warsaw’s Old Town Market Place is a bustling local gathering place and a symbol of the city’s resilience. Although most of the square’s original buildings were destroyed in World War II, the square has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its meticulous reconstruction. Dine on traditional cuisine at an outdoor café and enjoy the entertainment provided by street performers.
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Old Town Market Place featuring heritage elements

4. Royal Castle

The Royal Castle is a grand brick building, regarded in its prime as one of Europe’s greatest royal residences. A careful reconstruction of the 14th-century original, the building now houses the fascinating Castle Museum. Take a tour through the ornate apartments of Poland's last monarch King Stanisław and admire the castle’s exquisite furnishings and artwork.
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Royal Castle showing art, heritage architecture and interior views

5. Warsaw Uprising Museum

The scale of devastation and loss of life that Warsaw witnessed during World War II can be difficult to comprehend, but the Warsaw Uprising Museum helps bring it to life. Visit one of the most popular museums in Poland and browse the immersive exhibits, which document the tragic events of the uprising from its inception to its ultimate defeat.
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Learn about the defining days of war in Warsaw at this enormous museum, which traces the Home Army’s doomed attempt to liberate the city from its German occupiers.

6. University of Warsaw

Warsaw University is the city’s premier educational institution. Tens of thousands of students are enrolled in this modern intellectual hub, which encompasses many historic buildings. Wander among the neoclassical structures of its campus and explore the long promenades, elegant courtyards and manicured gardens.
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Warsaw University featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

7. Wilanów Palace

Leave behind bustling Warsaw and retreat to the lavish Wilanów Palace. Wander through the opulent rooms and revel in the splendor of a different era. Admire the classic decorations, striking tiled floors and priceless art and statues.
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Wilanow Palace featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

What to do in Oltarzew

Popular places to visit

Old Town Square

Old Town Square

4.5/5(190 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Warsaw when you spend time at Old Town Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

Old Town Square
National Stadium featuring night scenes

National Stadium

4/5(37 reviews)

Take a tour of this symbolic building, home to the Polish national football team and an important center for sports and culture in Warsaw.

National Stadium
Palace of Culture and Science featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Palace of Culture and Science

4.5/5(118 reviews)

Admire the views from the terrace of the country’s tallest building, a controversial landmark that inspires mixed feelings from Polish citizens.

Palace of Culture and Science
Old Town Market Place featuring heritage elements

Old Town Market Place

4.5/5(190 reviews)

The heart of Warsaw’s Old Town, this lively square is lined with picturesque buildings from the 1600s and 1700s.

Old Town Market Place
Royal Castle showing art, heritage architecture and interior views

Royal Castle

4.5/5(117 reviews)

A former royal residence, this stately building is now home to a fine collection of historic artwork and furniture.

Royal Castle
Warsaw Uprising Museum

Warsaw Uprising Museum

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Learn about the defining days of war in Warsaw at this enormous museum, which traces the Home Army’s doomed attempt to liberate the city from its German occupiers.

Warsaw Uprising Museum
Warsaw University featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

University of Warsaw

4/5(51 reviews)

Stroll through the avenues and palaces of this historic academic institution, which has fostered two centuries of learning in Poland.

University of Warsaw
Wilanow Palace featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Wilanów Palace

4.5/5(56 reviews)

Roam the gilded halls and pretty gardens at this sumptuous palace, one of just a few Warsaw landmarks to survive World War II intact.

Wilanów Palace
Nowy Swiat Street featuring heritage architecture

Nowy Swiat Street

4.5/5(2 reviews)

This busy street has long been one of the most popular areas in the city for dining, shopping and socializing.

Nowy Swiat Street
Castle Square showing a city and a square or plaza

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