Lonely Planet Pocket Warsaw

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781788684675
• eBook ISBN: 9781788687331

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Pocket Warsaw is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in the regal splendour of the Royal Castle, listen to first-hand accounts of WWII at Warsaw Rising Museum and explore the gritty bar scene of Praga - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Warsaw and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Warsaw: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Warsaw Old Town, Southern Srodmiescie, Praga & Eastern Warsaw, Warsaw New Town, Northern Srodmiescie and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Warsaw is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. Looking for a more comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences? Check out Lonely Planet's Poland guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
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Powiśle & Northern Śródmieście

These two areas are packed with historic and contemporary attractions not least of which is the monumental Palace of Culture & Science. Powiśle hugs the west embankment of the Vistula. Northern Śródmieście (Śródmieście Północne) occupies the high ground and includes the start of the Royal Way, running down Krakowskie Przedmieście.

Palace of Culture & Science | MICHAL BEDNAREK/500PX ©

The Short List

APalace of Culture & Science Taking in the city skyline from the 30th-floor observation deck of this iconic building.

AFryderyk Chopin Museum Listening to the music of Warsaw’s favourite son in this high-tech museum that charts his life.

ACopernicus Science Centre Having fun while learning about all aspects of science.

AJewish Historical Institute Reading heartbreaking texts from the World Heritage–listed Ringelblum Archive.

AVistulan Boulevards Strolling along this attractively designed riverside promenade.

Getting There & Around

m Lines 1 and 2 intersect at Świętokrzyska; other handy stations for the area include Centrum, Ratusz Arsenał, Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet and Centrum Nauki Kopernik.

j Lines 4, 15, 18 and 35 run along ul Marszałkowska, lines 2, 7, 9, 24 and 25 along al Jerozolimskie.

Top SightFryderyk Chopin Museum

This multimedia museum within the Ostrogski Palace showcases the work of Poland’s most famous composer and contain’s the world’s largest collection of his memorabilia. You’re encouraged to take your time through four floors of displays, including stopping by the listening booths in the basement where you can...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Warsaw
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Warsaw Neighbourhoods
• Old Town & New Town
• Żoliborz
• Powiśle & Northern Śródmieście
• Muranów, Mirów & Powązki
• Łazienki Park & Southern Śródmieście
• Praga & Eastern Warsaw
• Saska Kępa
• Wilanów Palace & Park
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer