"A City of Contrasts" Warsaw by travelnurse21

Warsaw Travel Guide: 2,957 reviews and 7,158 photos

The City of Warsaw

The first thing I noticed when I landed in Warsaw was that it really was a city of contrasts. I rode the taxi from the airport to the hotel, and noticed the drab, gray, concrete buildings, still very reminiscent of the communist hold on Poland. Yet, when I walked from my hotel in Centrum to the Old Town Square, I passed by a beautiful park, tall, glass buildings, and a plethora of restaurants.

In Warsaw, I saw a city that was quickly moving forward, embracing diversity, new technology and cuisines...yet I also saw a city that was still struggling to shake off its dramatic past.

Pros and Cons

Pros:the warm, friendly people, mild climate, moving history
Cons:language barrier

Last visit to Warsaw: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Oct 4, 2005
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Reviews (18)

English-Style Restaurants (5)

John Bull pub is a great place to stop for a drink. On a summer day, sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the... more travel advice

Lody Restaurants (5)

Everywhere we went in Warsaw, we saw people eating ice cream! There's actually nothing special about the ice cream. It's... more travel advice

Polish Street Food Restaurants (5)

While in Warsaw, don't forget to try Polish street food. They can be found anywhere! I'm guessing this is Poland's... more travel advice

Dom Restauracynjy Gessler Restaurants (5)

This restaurant offers a choice of 2 dining areas: a formal restaurant on the ground floor, and a rustic country inn in... more travel advice

Things to Do (12)
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Hotels (1)
4 Star Convenience

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Faiza-Ifrah Nov 18, 2006 at 6:38 PM

nice tips you have here on warsaw. good info. i liked the tips on restaurants. :-)
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tak_pap Apr 25, 2006 at 7:35 AM

great presentation, comments and tips. Well done!
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rwlittle Mar 6, 2006 at 12:50 AM

Great Warsaw page! I have family of some kind out here that I plan to visit some day...
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ger4444 Dec 15, 2005 at 10:24 PM

cool that you likeed Warsaw!!! i misseed however the ultimate stalinistic architecture piece on your things to do tips which is in front of the main rail road station. but, very nice page!!!
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frankcanfly Nov 5, 2005 at 3:17 AM

You know, I zipped through this city and didn't see much..... Thanks, I need to go back and see ALOT more!
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Pawtuxet Oct 15, 2005 at 4:47 PM

Nice summary of Warsaw. Old Town is a favorite of mine. I missed the boats in the park...must return in warm weather.
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Pete.Gibson Oct 15, 2005 at 4:35 PM

For some one who dosn't write tips! you have some good ones for Warsaw, Glad you like hockey, I'm a big fan to Keep the pages coming,
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Ben-UK Oct 15, 2005 at 4:27 PM

Looks like you enjoyed your trip to Poland -- very nice page -- I should spend more time in Warsaw, have only visited briefly.
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sihi Oct 13, 2005 at 4:52 AM

Amazing page of Warsaw. It is my favourite city. Great job:)
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LouCypher22 Oct 12, 2005 at 1:09 AM

nice page... You girls goin to wroclaw,poland gimme a sign;) i'd love to show U the city;)