In this article, you will find a sightseeing guide to spending one day in Warsaw, Poland.

Warsaw is big, impressive and exciting. It is a great Central European destination and a vibrant megapolis. Having difficult and tragic history, being almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, Warsaw is one of the world’s best-known examples of a revived city. A city that was able to stand from the ashes. This fact makes visiting Warsaw a one-of-a-kind experience.

Morning

(one day in Warsaw)

Head to the Old Town of Warsaw to kick off your day. It is not as big as in Krakow or Wroclaw, nevertheless, it is extremely interesting. Also, it is a different kind of an Old Town – a “New” Old Town that was restored to its glory by the meticulous work of the renovators

Start your day visiting the Royal Palace

Visit the official website for the info: https://www.zamek-krolewski.pl/en

Wander around the Old Town stopping at the colourful Market Square and walk to the Barbican

Also, you can explore the interiors of the renovated churches

After pleasant historic walk go to the Wisla river embankment to enjoy the river views and the panorama of grandiose National Stadium

For a coffee break:

• To Lubię – Freta 10
• Same Fusy – Nowomiejska 10
• WakeCup Cafe – Franciszkańska 14/103

For a lunch:

• Stara Kamienica – mid-range restaurant serving nice Polish cuisine (Widok 8)
• Bambino milk bar – budget canteen-style eatery with local dishes (Hoża 19)
• Restauracja Gosciniec – one of the best pierogi (traditional Polish filled dumplings) in town at a reasonable price (Podwale 19)
• BeKeF – one of the best falafels in Warsaw (Hoża 40)
• Trattoria Da Antonio – nice family Italian restaurant (Żurawia 18)

Afternoon

(one day in Warsaw)

Warsaw is a very big city in terms of size which makes it a bit difficult to see many things in one day. But I’ll try to give you great itinerary choices. If you have time, these choices can be combined

One of the symbols of Warsaw is a mighty tall building of Palace Culture and Sciences. It is one of the so-called “Stalin skyscrapers” and a “gift” to Poland from the Soviet regime. It is also one of those love-it-or-hate-it sights. Opinions apart, it is definitely an attraction worth seeing

For the awesome views of the Warsaw downtown and surrounding area you can take a lift to the viewing terrace of the Palace

Check out the price and opening hours of the viewing terrace: http://www.pkin.pl/eng/tourist-zone-observation-decky

If you still have time to explore further than a city centre, you can go to:

• Łazienki Park

– the largest park in Warsaw boasting a palace, long walking routes and proving a refuge from the vibrant big city life. A great place to spend time outdoors in Warsaw!

• Wilanow Palace

– one of Poland’s most important historic monuments, this palace survived all the destruction of the Second World War and is a beautiful reminder of Polish royal history. You can visit the interiors of palace as well as charming gardens

If you’re interested in exploring the history of Warsaw you should check out the fantastic museums:

• Warsaw Rising Museum

– all the info about visiting can be found HERE

• Museum of the History of Polish Jews

– all the info about visiting can be found HERE

Check my other Polish one day itineraries:

• One day in Krakow, Poland: sightseeing guide
• One day in Rzeszow, Poland: a sightseeing guide
• One day in Przemysl, Poland: a sightseeing guide

For more reasons to travel to Poland read my articles on:

• 7 amazing reasons to visit Krakow, Poland
• 5 amazing reasons to visit Poznan in Poland
• 5 Reasons to Visit Wroclaw, Poland

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