Warsaw Apartment Types

Warsaw – the capital of Poland and one of the most attractive cities in Europe, rich in history, brimming with culture and awash with beautiful scenery,  is a popular destination with all kinds of travellers from all corners of the globe.

History

The first evidence of a town appeared at the beginning of the 14th century when the Dukes of Masovia established a settlement in the area that is now the site of the Royal Castle. In 1413 the Dukes chose the city as their capital and it remained so for at least the next 100 years. When the King of Masovia died without an heir, Warsaw and the rest of Masovia came under direct rule of the Polish Crown. In 1569 the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament) voted to make Warsaw its permanent seat due to its prime central location then in 1596 the King chose to move his capital from Krakow to Warsaw. The 18th century, despite being a period of decline for Poland in general, was one of great prosperity for Warsaw with the emergence of palaces, churches and a flourishing artistic life. The early 20th century saw a continued period of industrialisation and urban development and in 1980 the historic old town was enlisted by UNESCO on the World Heritage list.

Getting In & Getting Around

Warsaw Frederic Chopin International Airport is one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in Central and Eastern Europe offering flights from a range of world destinations. Located some 10km (6 miles) from the city centre, regular shuttle bus serves operate to and from the airport. A number of long distance trains operate between Warsaw and other European cities with three major stations located in the city – Warszawa Cantralna (Warsaw Central), Warszawa Wschodnia (Warsaw East) and Warszawa Zachodnia (Warsaw East). Within the city itself there are a number of transport options including bus, tram, metro and night bus services.

Culture, Sights & Attractions

With such a long and fascinating history, Warsaw boasts a wealth of sights and attractions that are waiting to be explored. A great place to start is to walk the Royal Route. This famous route is a great way to see the top sights taking you from the impressive Royal Castle, through the historic Old Town then the royal gardens of Lazienki Park before leading you down to the beautiful Wilanow Palace.  The city is home to a whole host of museums and galleries with the Narodowe (National Museum) probably the most famous. Take a stroll along the popular Nowy Swiat street. This historic thoroughfare offers an array of fashionable boutiques, inviting cafés and delectable restaurants.

Eat/Drink

Warsaw boasts an attractive assortment of eateries ranging from traditional Polish restaurants to those serving Italian, Korean, Japanese, Mexican fare and more. Traditional “milk bars”, originally created in the 60s by the government to offer cheap meals based on milk products, although few and far between are still in existence in Warsaw and a delicious and great value way to get a real taste of Poland. For a quick break there is an abundance of international chains and independent cafés and coffee shops scattered about the city.

Outside The City

If you have some spare time on your hands there are a number of places within easy reach of Warsaw that are perfect for a day trip. The spa town of Konstancin-Jerziorna is just 20 km from the city and offers a seemingly boundless park, refreshing clean air and opulent houses to admire. The popular city of Lublin is 200km (125 miles) from Warsaw. This medieval city offers a wealth of sights and attractions including the Castle of Lublin, the Cracow Gate and the Grodzka Gate. Kampinos Forest, known as the green lungs of Warsaw, is just 50km (30 miles) from the city and offers a welcome change of pace.

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