"Two days in Poland" Warsaw by dlandt

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Welcome to Poland - Warsaw
Welcome to Poland
Welcome to Poland

We went to Poland because we were flying LOT airlines to Moscow and decided to take a few days in Warsaw along the way home. Although if you value your time, your luggage, and your self-respect, I can't recommend you fly LOT, I can recommend that you stop in Warsaw for a few days. Most people, even Poles, don't seem to think Warsaw has a lot to see or do, and they may be right. But I spent two days in the city, and wish I'd had at least a little more time. As far as I can tell, two more days would have been enough to have seen a a good chunk of the city. As it stands, I saw the highlights and little beyond the highlights

Warsaw is just becoming international
Welcome to the World - Warsaw

Welcome to the World

At the time of my visit, I think the overwhelming impression that I received from Warsaw, was that it is a city whose internationalization, whose cosmopolitanism, is in its infancy. Almost everyone I encountered was white. Chinese, Mexican, Indian and other international restaurants seemed to be almost absent, even though I went through a fairly large geographical section of the city. Even other European cultures seemed to be fewer and further between than I would have expected. Warsaw remains very Polish, though you can see that this is changing. After many years of being what was basically a provincial capitol of the Russian or Soviet Empires, Warsaw is taking its place as an international capitol like many others. Something gained, something lost, but the inevitable has arrived.

Two days in Poland - Warsaw

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Still very Polish for those who want to visit Poland
  • Cons:There isn't a whole lot of things for a tourist to do
  • In a nutshell:Warsaw is worth a visit
  • Last visit to Warsaw: Jul 2004
  • Intro Updated May 27, 2005
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Sister - Warsaw Museum of Arts and Culture Favorites (4)

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Under the Cross - Warsaw In front of a church Favorites (4)

Churches are numerous in Poland, as you will notice. This one was on the main street south of Old Town. I'm not sure... more travel advice

Military reserve base? - Warsaw A tower Off The Beaten Path (6)

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Station of the cross - Warsaw St. Barbara Off The Beaten Path (6)

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    PierreZA's Profile Photo
    Mar 4, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Dave, thanks for your visit. I'm sure you can do a favourite pictures as well! I like your impressions of Warsaw.

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    scottishvisitor's Profile Photo
    Nov 20, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    I did love the old town even if it was almost new having been rebuilt! I think the Mermaid is visited most because she has become a symbol of this great city!

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    uglyscot's Profile Photo
    Nov 17, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    I wholeheartedly agree with your choice of hotel, but found Warsaw had more to offer than you saw. We had a few hours on a couple of days to sightsee, but and we found a simple Turkish restaurant near the hotel where we ate 3 days in a row.

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    Oct 23, 2005 at 8:40 AM

    Very good page about Warsaw!

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    matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    Jun 3, 2005 at 6:45 PM

    Very good tips. Haha, I ate pierogis (crepes, too) from this window (restaurant "Pod golebiami" = Under pigeons).

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    ronaldpk's Profile Photo
    Feb 17, 2005 at 8:34 AM

    What an objective description of the provincialism of Warsaw, the rudeness towards the customers and its infancy stage in the cosmopolitan world!

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    Kate-Me's Profile Photo
    Aug 18, 2004 at 1:32 AM

    I visited this one too ;-) Some pretty architecture.

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    Maria250's Profile Photo
    Jul 31, 2004 at 1:24 AM

    Thanks 4 the impression on Warsaw. Actually ur pro's comment is the best! It simply adds what's important to know! If it was not move away from Berlin you and your wife could have showed up at our's as well lol. Best, Maria

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