Warsaw is the capital city of Poland located on the Vistula River. It has a population of over 1.7 million people and was largely destroyed during World War II but rebuilt after the war. Some of the most important places to visit in Warsaw include the Old Town, Royal Castle, Royal Baths Park, Wilanów Palace and Garden, Palace of Culture and Science, and many museums such as the National Museum and Warsaw Uprising Museum.

1. WarsawWarsaw

2. Warsaw is the capitalWarsaw is the capital of Poland. Itof Poland. It is locatedis located
byby the Vistula River.the Vistula River.
The Mayor of WarsawThe Mayor of Warsaw
is Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltzis Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz..
The flag of WarsawThe flag of Warsaw The emblem of WarsawThe emblem of Warsaw

3. Warsaw is the largest Polish city.Warsaw is the largest Polish city.
It has an areaIt has an area ofof 517,24km517,24km22
includingincluding the Vistulathe Vistula
RiverRiver and the population of 1,729,119 peopleand the population of 1,729,119 people..
It is a scientific, cultural, political and economicIt is a scientific, cultural, political and economic
centrecentre on a European scale.on a European scale.

4. The first settlements were made here at the turn of theThe first settlements were made here at the turn of the IXIX andand XX centuries.centuries.
They wThey were transformed into a city about 1300 ADere transformed into a city about 1300 AD..
In 1596, King Zygmunt III WazaIn 1596, King Zygmunt III Waza moved the capitalmoved the capital of Polandof Poland fromfrom CracowCracow to Warsaw.to Warsaw.

5. During World War II Warsaw was destroyed inDuring World War II Warsaw was destroyed in
more than 80%. After the warmore than 80%. After the war,, the city was rebuiltthe city was rebuilt
through the work of the entire nation.through the work of the entire nation.
Warsaw is the only current Polish city awardedWarsaw is the only current Polish city awarded thethe
Silver Cross of the WarSilver Cross of the War Order of VirtuOrder of Virtutiti MilitarMilitarii..
My grandpa with his brotherMy grandpa with his brother
and fatherand father in front ofin front of thethe
ruins of Warsaw.ruins of Warsaw.

6. Here are some places that areHere are some places that are
worth visiting ...worth visiting ...

7. The Old Town The oldest urban center of
Warsaw, surrounded by castle
walls built in the XIV-XVI century.
There are many historical objects:
The Royal Castle, Old Town
Square, the Cathedral of St. John
and King Zygmunt's column.

8. The Royal CastleThe Royal Castle
It wIt was built gradually from theas built gradually from the
beginning of thebeginning of the XIVXIV century.century.
NNowow iit is a museumt is a museum
of old-fashioned castle roomof old-fashioned castle roomss,,
the royal insignia, etc.the royal insignia, etc.

9. KrakowskieKrakowskie PrzedmieściePrzedmieście
StrStreeteet
SShopping and entertainmenthopping and entertainment ppassage,assage,
leading from the Royal Castle to a centralleading from the Royal Castle to a central
pointpoint ofof Warsaw.Warsaw.
Lots of cafes and shops,Lots of cafes and shops, makemake
youyourr triptrip around Warsawaround Warsaw
enjoyableenjoyable..

10. Royal Baths ParkRoyal Baths Park
and Museumand Museum
It’s a beautiful park in the middle of big city with aIt’s a beautiful park in the middle of big city with a
summer residence of King Stanisław Augustsummer residence of King Stanisław August
Poniatowski, calledPoniatowski, called „„PalacePalace on theon the WaterWater””. There is also. There is also
an orangery, a botanical garden and a theater on thean orangery, a botanical garden and a theater on the
water, imitating the ancient ruins.water, imitating the ancient ruins.

11. Wilanów Palace and GardenWilanów Palace and Garden
Baroque royal palace, built in the lateBaroque royal palace, built in the late XVIIXVII
century for King Jan III Sobieski. Wilanówcentury for King Jan III Sobieski. Wilanów
PalacePalace Museum is the oldest Polish artMuseum is the oldest Polish art
museum. It was founded in 1805.museum. It was founded in 1805.

12. Palace of CulturePalace of Culture
and Scienceand Science
The highest building in Poland (237 m.).The highest building in Poland (237 m.).
Its observation deck is the best placeIts observation deck is the best place
to enjoy the panorama of the city.to enjoy the panorama of the city.

13. TheThe National StadiumNational Stadium
The largest stadium in Poland (58 500 seats). It was built especially for the UEFAThe largest stadium in Poland (58 500 seats). It was built especially for the UEFA
European Football Championship in 2012.European Football Championship in 2012.

14. National MuseumNational Museum
It is a museum collecting the most importantIt is a museum collecting the most important
Polish art from thePolish art from the XIIIXIII century, such as "Thecentury, such as "The
BattleBattle ofof Grunwald". It also contains collectionsGrunwald". It also contains collections
of ancient art and the work of foreign painters.of ancient art and the work of foreign painters.

15. Warsaw UprisingWarsaw Uprising
MuseumMuseum
ItIt commemorates the heroic battlecommemorates the heroic battle atat the end of World War II.the end of World War II.
You can listen to the statements of real rebels, enter the sewer or to experience aYou can listen to the statements of real rebels, enter the sewer or to experience a
simulation of a flight over the ruined Warsaw.simulation of a flight over the ruined Warsaw.

16. TheThe Museum of the Polish JewsMuseum of the Polish Jews’’ HistoryHistory
It is a newly opened museum of the history of JewsIt is a newly opened museum of the history of Jews
living in Poland. It has many of the traditionalliving in Poland. It has many of the traditional
museum exhibits and interactive multimedia.museum exhibits and interactive multimedia.

17. Copernicus
Science Centre `
It is the largest science center inIt is the largest science center in
Poland.Poland.
Here you can learn about theHere you can learn about the
secretssecrets of nature byof nature by Your ownYour own
experiments on interactiveexperiments on interactive
exhibitions.exhibitions.

18. Warsaw ZOOWarsaw ZOO
This is one of the largest zoos in Poland. ThereThis is one of the largest zoos in Poland. There areare
about 4,000about 4,000 animalsanimals. It is a wonderful place for a. It is a wonderful place for a
few hours of relaxation with family or friends.few hours of relaxation with family or friends.

19. In Warsaw,In Warsaw,
there arethere are
about 250about 250
monuments.monuments.
They commemorateThey commemorate
the heroic deeds,the heroic deeds,
decorate the city anddecorate the city and
dondon’’t let you forgett let you forget
about the greatabout the great
peoplepeople..
MonumentsMonuments

20. Thank You for watching.Thank You for watching.
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