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I've been to Warsaw a few times on business, each time for just a day. However, my second trip to Warsaw landed me there at just the wrong time--September 11, 2001. Although this trip was supposed to be just one day, it ended up as five. I had been scheduled to fly to NY the next day, but all flights to the US were halted and I didn't get back home until Sept. 16. While on my accidental vacation, I managed to break away from the phone and CNN for long enough to take a spin around central Warsaw. Here's the result!
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Downtown Warsaw
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Most of Warsaw doesn't look like Nowy Swiat and the Old Town, unfortunately. This photo was taken at the intersection of... more travel advice
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Pawiak Prison museum: I stumbled across this odd place, which looked too scary to go into. Pawiak was Warsaw's nastiest... more travel advice
Warsaw University
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Poland has produced a great number of leading lights in the sciences, literature, and fine arts. Many of them are... more travel advice
Marie Curie Museum: if you...
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Marie Curie Museum: if you can read Polish and like physics, this museum is for you. I like physics, but my Polish... more travel advice
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Comments (21)
Its nice to read how other people see my country. I have noticed many things I havent seen before. Only because I moved away three years ago. Now I started to appreciated my culture much more. Please, go and visit Cracow.
Thank you for such nice page about my hometown:) Greetings from Warszawa:))
I'm glad you finally had a chance to stay in Warsaw and see what it has to offer. I spent nearly two weeks there this year and absolutely loved it. That photo in front of the US embassy is amazing and very moving.
I enjoyed your Warsaw page very much! I was only surprised that you were so surprised when the man gave his arm to the woman and walked her into the dining room. These men did not die out yet, did they? :o)
Hand kissing is certainly "in" in Poland. Makes it hard for the rest of us to compete! Unfortunate as your unexpected vacation was, it undoubtedly is unforgettable. Thanks for the tips...Tom
It's strange to read so enthusiastic tips about the city I hate so much... :) Maybe I should follow your path next time I am in Warsaw? Anyway - thank you!
Heading this way in early May. Heard it's just few days after joining EU, so it should be pretty interesting. You didn't go to Krakow in those 5 days?
Good page on Warsaw. Glad you could enjoy...in spite of the 9/11 news. We, too, were there that day...in Old Town...saying "aren't we lucky we've never been attacked as they were...." and then we heard the news.
I really liked your notes on Warsaw and I agree with tini58de that you made the best of your unplanned stay in Warsaw. Good job!!!
you made the best out of your unplanned stay!
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