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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.
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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
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