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Old Town
Fryderyk Chopins Warsaw
Warsaw Rising Museum
Palace of Culture and Science
Royal Residencies
Judaica
Copernicus Science Centre
National Museum in Warsaw
Multimedia Fountain Park
National Stadium in Warsaw
Royal Castle
Old Town Square
Fryderyk Chopins statue in the Royal Lazienki
Fryderyk Chopin Museum
Royal Lazienki
Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Church of the Holy Cross
Wilanw Palace Museum
Umschlagplatz
The Noyk Synagogue
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Bus
Tourist Information
Tramway
Subway
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Old Town
The Royal Castle www.zamek-krolewski.pl
The castle collection includes paintings by Bernardo
Bellotto, known as Canaletto (18
th
century), which
provided invaluable help while restoring the city
after the war.
Next to the southern wall of the Royal Castle,
there are two damaged trunks of the Zygmunt
Column. The old one is over 360 years old, while
the younger one is approx. 120 year old.
The history of the Warsaw Old Town goes back over 700 years. Razed to the
ground during World War II, the Old Town has been reconstructed from scratch.
UNESCO has inscribed it on its list of World Cultural Heritage. The Royal Castle is
one of the most eagerly visited attractions in Warsaw. It offers valuable exhibits,
such as royal thrones. At the foot of the Castle, from the Vistula River side, there are
meticulously renovated Kubicki Arcades and two-level gardens.
In summertime, the Old Town is flled with coffee gardens and numerous cultural
festivals are held in the Old and New Town Squares, the Castle courtyard and
the Arcades. In winter, the Old Town and the Royal Route glitter with captivating
illuminations.
The king Zygmunt column towers over the square. Raised in the 17
th
century and 22
metres high, it is the oldest and the highest monument in Warsaw. It honours king
Zygmunt III Waza, who in 1596 moved the capital from Krakw to Warsaw.
The statue fell during World War II and its present column was sculptured after 1945.
The monument is always surrounded by crowds of people. This is where everyone
making appointments in the Old Town meets.
Priceless historic site inscribed
on the UNESCO World Heritage List
The Royal Castle www.zamek-krolewski.pl
WORTH SEEING!
Mermaid Statue a guardian and symbol of Warsaw standing in the Old Town
Square. The second one is located near the witokrzyski Bridge, but the statues
of half woman half fsh can be found around the city.

Paintings by Rembrandt, Royal Castle Museum
pl. Zamkowy 4, www.zamek-krolewski.pl
Girl in a Picture Frame and A Scholar at his Writing Table works of the
Dutch master in the Lanckoroski Gallery.
Hidden in the basements Old Town basements form the Route of the Old
Town Cultural Basements. They can be reached from a number of places, e.g. at
the Historical Museum of Warsaw (Rynek Starego Miasta 28-42) and at
ul. Brzozowa 11/13 (Hertiage Interpretation Centre). In the crypt of the Cathedral
Basilica (ul. witojaska 8) there are tombs of the last Polish king Stanisaw
August Poniatowski, outstanding pianist and politician Ignacy Jan
Paderewski and many others.
WORTH TRYING!
Wuzetka and Zygmuntwka cakes. Sweet symbols
of Warsaw can be bought in cake shops around the city,
although they taste best served in cosy Old Town cafs.
Getting there:
A
Pl. Zamkowy: 116, 128, 175, 178, 180, 222, 503, 518
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Stare Miasto: 160, 190, 226, 460, 512, 527, 718, 738, 805
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Stare Miasto: 18, 20, 23, 26
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IT'S WORTH IT
FREE
entrance
on SUNs
Fryderyk
Chopin's Warsaw
Urn with the composers heart
is located in the Holy Cross Church.
Find a free guide at:
www.um.warszawa.pl/chopin
This is where he grew up, was educated
and composed many of his masterpieces.
Multimedia benches are signposts that help follow his footsteps.
Every one of them signifes a site that was meaningful to the composer.
The genius composer, Fryderyk Chopin
spent half of his life in Warsaw.
Multimedia benches are equipped
with photo codes, which allows
downloading of a mobile guide as
well as audio and video materials.
Chopin murals:
* near the Palace of Culture and Science
* by the Fryderyk Chopin Museum
* ul. Grnolska 8
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Getting there:
Fryderyk Chopin Museum
A
Ordynacka: 111, 116, 128, 175, 180, 222
Church of the Holy Cross and the Chopin Salon
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Uniwersytet: 102, 105, 111, 116,
175, 180, 222, 444, 503, 518, E-2
Fryderyk Chopin statue
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azienki Krlewskie: 116, 166, 180
IT'S WORTH IT
FREE
entrance
FREE
entrance
on TUEs
FREE
entrance
on WEDs
WORTH SEEING!
Fryderyk Chopin Museum, ul. Oklnik 1 (ul. Tamka 41)
www.chopin.museum/pl
Modern, multimedia, interactive and full of brilliant Chopin-related feats. Here
you can see the last composer's piano, his candy box, death mask, hand cast, etc.
Chopin Family Parlor, ul. Krakowskie Przedmiecie 5
www.chopin.museum/pl
The last composer's dwelling in Warsaw reconstructed based on
a drawing made by his friend, Antoni Kolberg.
WORTH LISTENING!
Concerts at the foot of the Chopin Monument, the Royal azienki
(entrance at Aleje Ujazdowskie), www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl
Concerts are held every Sunday at noon and 4 p.m., from mid-May to late
September. Chopin music may also be listened to at the most important concert
halls in Warsaw, e.g. during the annual Chopin and his Europe
International Music Festival.
More information: www.pl.chopin.nifc.pl/festival.
Warsaw Rising Museum
Museum is located in
a former trams power station,
a historical monument of
industrial architecture from
the early 20
th
century.
ul. Grzybowska 79, www.1944.pl
Interactive exhibitions allow visitors to learn about events that have
infuenced the current character of the city. This is where the past meets the
presence. The facility organises lectures, flm screenings, theatrical performances
and concerts. Most events happen in a week preceding 1 August, the anniversary
of the frst day of the armed action against the German occupants.
The multimedia museum was opened
for public on the 60
th
anniversary of the
outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.
Monter bell in the Freedom Park
commemorates Brigade General Antoni Chruciel,
the commander in chief of the Warsaw Uprising.
FREE
entrance
on MONs
Getting there:
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Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego: 102, 105, 109, 178
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Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego: 1, 8, 22, 24
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WORTH KNOWING!
On 1 August, at 5 p.m., alarm sirens sound and the street traffc stops. This is
how Warsaw commemorates the insurgents. The W hour was a code name for
the time of launching the Warsaw Uprising.
Remembering 44 concerts played by top teen bands are held on every
anniversary of the Uprising.
WORTH HEARING!
Pounding heart of Warsaw resounding from a metal monument at the
museum. Its walls bear an engraved calendar commemorating 63 days of fghts.
WORTH SEEING!
Murals by leading graphic artists in the Wall of Art open air gallery located in
the Rose Garden right by the museum.
Liberator B-24J bomber a plane that brought help to the insurgents was
shot down on its way back to the base. It full size replica is one of the main
attractions of the museum.
IT'S WORTH IT
Palace of Culture
and Science
Go up to the 30th foor
and see the panorama
of Warsaw!
pl. Deflad 1, www.pkin.pl
In 2007, the Palace was inscribed on the list of historical
monuments, thus enjoying the same kind of protection as Royal
residences and the Old Town.
It can be seen from almost every nook and corner of the city. For many it serves
as the actual signpost. It houses over 3000 rooms and is home to almost 90
residents such as 4 theatres, a multiplex, 2 orchestras, 2 museums, 2 public
libraries and the Warsaw Tourist Information Point. The 45
th
foor is also home
to a couple of peregrine falcons named Wars and Sawa. An ornithological reality
show can be followed at www.webcam.peregrinus.pl.
In addition, the Palace has a few basketball courts at its foot and a skating ring
in winter!
The Palace of Culture and Science was erected as a gift from the Soviet people,
though gossip had it as a gift from Stalin and thus a symbol of the Soviet
nance. It provokes many controversies even today...
One of the most recognisable buildings
in Warsaw
Getting there:
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Centrum
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Centrum: 117, 127, 128, 131, 158, 175, 227, 422, 501, 507, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 525
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Centrum: 4, 7, 8, 9, 15, 18, 22, 24, 25, 35, 74, 75, 77
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WORTH VISITING!
The Palace from roof to cellar. The trip takes you through the cellar maze,
ballrooms, the Congress Hall and its backstage, including the Breniew Salon,
and a sightseeing terrace on the 30th foor. The tour is guided
for details go to www.pkin.pl.
WORTH KNOWING!
The Palace of Culture and Science is the tallest building in Poland
with 237m from its foundation to the spire and 44 foors!
Tower clock known as the Millenium Clock was unveiled
on the New Year's Eve night 2000/2001. Its every face has 6m
in diameter! A miniature clock replica hangs in the main Palace hall.
The Congress Hall hosted Marlena Dietrich, The Rolling Stones,
Charles Aznavour, Luciano Pavarotti, Eric Clapton, Woody Allen
with his band and many others. Today, it is a site of frequently
held concerts and music events.
IT'S WORTH IT
Royal
residencies
WORTH SEEING!
All the parks landmarks, including the Old Orangery, the Mylewicki Palace,
the Offcer Cadets School and the Belvedere.
The amphitheatre imitating ruins of the Forum Romanum.
WORTH KNOWING!
The President of the Republic of Poland resides today in the Belvedere located
near the Royal azienki.
The Palace stands on
a man-made island
surrounded by a lake. Two
colonnade bridges connect
it with the mainland.
Getting there:
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azienki Krlewskie: 116, 166, 180
ul. Agrykola 1, www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl
The summer residence of the last king of Poland is one of the most attractive pa-
latial and park complexes in Europe. The name of the complex has been taken from
a bath house rebuilt into a palace. The park is comprised of three gardens: the Royal
Garden, the Belvedere Garden and the Modernist Garden, altogether taking 76ha
of land! Squirrels, ducks, peacocks and swans all call it home. Numerous sculptures
embellish the park as well. In the Water Palace, king Stanisaw August Poniatowski
held the famous Thursday lunches for scientists and poets to discuss ongoing
events. Today the Palace serves as a museum housing the kings painting collection.
Royal azienki
The park and Chopin
music concerts
FREE
entrance
The museums
FREE
entrance
on THUs
ul. St. Kostki Potockiego 10/16, www.wilanow-palac.art.pl
The Wilanw Palace was built by king Jan III Sobieski, a brave monarch and an
outstanding commander, a victorious warrior of the Battle of Vienna. Its design was
inspired by French baroque residencies. The plot of land between the palace and
Wilanowskie Lake is home to a two-level Italian garden with a romantic park in the
southern corner kept in the English style.
Nicknamed the Polish Versailles, the Palace is one of the most beautiful ones in
Europe.
Wilanw
Getting there:
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Wilanw: 116, 139, 163, 164, 180, 519, 700, 710, 724, 725, E-2 5
WORTH SEEING!
A glass pavilion in the shape of a Turkish tent, full of valuable statutes.
The Poster Museum at the old riding arena.
WORTH KNOWING!
Wilanw saw a great love come true in 1665, king Jan III Sobieski secretly
married his beloved Maria Kazimiera de la Grange dArquien, or Queen Mary.
FREE
entrance
on SUNs
Judaica
Writer and Noble Prize laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer, writer, doctor and
teacher Janusz Korczak, actress Estera Rachela Kamiska and composer
Wadysaw Szpilman all lived here. There were hundreds of Jewish
schools and libraries, and over 130 newspaper titles. There were also
theatres and sports clubs.
The following monuments are reminders of the Holocaust: the Route
Recalling the Martyrdom and the Struggle of the Jews, leading from
Umschlagplatz at ul. Stawki to the Ghetto Uprising Monument
at ul. Zamenhofa, with brass plaques delineating the ghetto
boundaries on the pavement.
Before World War II, Jews accounted
for 30 per cent of Warsaw residents.
The Noyk Synagogue
is the only pre-war synagogue
open today.
Getting there:
Noyk Synagogue and the Jewish Theater
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Pl. Grzybowski: 102, 105, 109,
160, 174, 178, 444
Museum of the History of Polish Jews
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Nalewki-Muzeum: 111, 180
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Anielewicza: 17, 33, 37, 41
The Museum of the History of Polish Jews
1000 years of common history
WORTH VISITING!
Museum of the History of Polish Jews, ul. Anielewicza 6
The permanent exhibition will be opened to public in 2014. It will
cover the period from the 10th century to contemporary times and
present co-existence of the Polish and Jewish nations. Currently,
the museum offers temporary exhibitions and holds other cultural
and educational events.
More information: www.jewishmuseum.org.pl.
Grzybowski Square, the centre of Jewish culture in Warsaw. The Jewish Theatre
and Jewish restaurant Magat serving specialities of the Jewish cuisine are both
based here. The Noyk Synagogue is at ul. Twarda, nearby. Ul. Prna starts at
the Square. It is the only street in Warsaw that remains a testimony to the pre-
war Jewish district.
Jewish Theatre, Grzybowski Square 12/16, www.teatr-zydowski.art.pl,
Selected plays are performed in Yiddish.
Jewish Historical Institute, ul. Tomackie 3/5, www.jewishinstitute.org.pl
Apart from its exhibition, the JHI houses the Ringelblum archive documenting
the life of the Warsaw ghetto.
WORTH KNOWING!
Between Sienna and Zota streets, the only fragment of the ghetto wall has
been preserved. To see it, enter the courtyard from ul. Zota 62.
Warsaw hosts festivals of Jewish culture
* Singers Warsaw in late August and early September, www.festiwalsingera.pl
* Warsaw Jewish Film Festival in October,
www.wjff.pl
The Okopowa graveyard is the second
biggest kirkut in Poland. Many of
over 100,000 historical monuments
present a signifcant artistic value.
Jan Karski emissary of the Polish
underground state. A men who
wanted to stop the Holocaust.
Jewish Historical Institute
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Ratusz Arsena
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Metro Ratusz Arsena: 107, 111, 160,
190, 226, 227, 512
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Metro Ratusz Arsena: 4, 18, 15, 20, 23, 26, 35
Kirkut
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Cmentarz ydowski: 180
T
Cmentarz ydowski: 1, 22, 78
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Copernicus
Science Centre
Copernicus Sky planetarium is
the cosmos at a hands throw!
ul. Wybrzee Kociuszkowskie 20
www.kopernik.org.pl
Here everyone can delve into natures mysteries, conduct experiments on
their own and, above all, have fun. In CSC nobody asks for a tour guide!
As assumed by the Centre founders, everyone should feel here like a researcher
and a discoverer, who never experiment to anybody's dictation.
The exposition is divided into theme galleries. Experiment stands are located
also in the nearby Explorer's Park right by the Vistula River bank. On summer
weekends, after the dusk, the Park houses an open-air cinema with a scientifc
repertoire.
A kingdom of experiments and a heaven for those
interested in the world.
The open air cinema
FREE
entrance
Periscopes inside The Thinker help fnd
out what is happening in our tissues and
cells when we eat, work and think.
ul. Wybrzee Kociuszkowskie 20
www.kopernik.org.pl
Getting there:
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Pomnik Syreny: 102, 162, 185
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Most Poniatowskiego: 111, 117, 158
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Dobra: 105, 118, 127
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Most Poniatowskiego: 7, 8, 9, 22, 24
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WORTH KNOWING!
Experimenting is so enthralling you should reserve a good couple of hours for
visiting the Copernicus Science Centre. As the Copernicus is forever popular,
to avoid standing in long queues consider buying tickets online at www.bilety.
kopernik.org.pl.
The Heavens of Copernicus allows visitors to experience the furthest depths
of the space. Tickets to the Planetarium are separate. As flm screenings are
made in full darkness, latecomers will not be admitted.
IT'S WORTH IT
National Museum
in Warsaw
Al. Jerozolimskie 3, www.mnw.art.pl
Its holdings amount to over 800,000 exhibits of both Polish and foreign
art dating from antiquity until now. These are paintings, sculptures,
drawings, works on paper, photographs, coins as well as objects of applied art
and interior design. The National Museum in Warsaw is also one of the most
modern museums in Europe. Computer controlled LED lighting is a feature of
only a few museums and galleries in Germany and the United Kingdom.
The LED system makes it possible to adjust light intensity to every painting
separately so that its unique qualities are enhanced.
One of the oldest museums in Poland
with one of the richest collections.
Over 800,000 masterpieces
from all periods!
Jewish Woman Selling Oranges by Aleksander Gierymski
a painting stolen during World War II and regained after nearly 70 years.
FREE
entrance
on TUEs
Al. Jerozolimskie 3, www.mnw.art.pl
Getting there:
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Muzeum Narodowe: 111, 117, 158, 507, 517, 521
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Foksal: 111, 116, 128, 175, 180, 503, E-2
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Muzeum Narodowe: 7, 8, 9, 22, 24
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WORTH SEEING!
Medieval Art Gallery with works of art from all regions historically connected
with Poland and created in other parts of Europe.
(reopening after rearrangement in autumn 2013).
Interesting temporary exhibition. The Museum holds regular lectures
and flm screenings in a cinema located in the building basement.
Gallery of art of the 20
th
and 21
st
centuries one of the largest collections of
modern and contemporary art in Poland.
The Battle of Grunwald by Jan Matejko, the largest Polish painting.
The canvas measures 426 x 987 cm and has recently been renovated. Taking it
off the wall took 400 climbing ropes.
WORTH VISITING!
Stanisaw Lorentz Courtyard with
an atmospheric caf.
Coronation insignia of king August III, 18
th
century
IT'S WORTH IT
Multimedia
Fountain Park
Thousands of colourful
LED lights brighten up the
evening darkness. It is an
electrifying experience!
Skwer I Dywizji Pancernej, www.estrada.com.pl
WORTH SEEING!
Other fountains in Warsaw though not multimedia, they are
still captivating. The most famous ones are located near the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier: in the Saxon Gardens and on the patio
of the Metropolitan offce building. A colourful fountain can
also be found in the Edward migy-Rydz Park in the Powile city
district.
On hot summer days, the Fountain Park serves as a refreshing asylum
for tourists and locals alike, while in the evenings it captivates with
performances of colours and fabulous shapes. Magic performances gather
hundreds of spectators! But evenings are not the only good time to visit the
place. Over 360 computer-controlled nozzles eject streams of water that goes
into amazing shapes. Nearby, you can also fnd a water playground area for
children where they can splash as much as they like.
Located in a lovely site
between the Old Town and the Vistula River.
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WORTH KNOWING!
Water, Light, Sound performances are held on summer weekends (Friday &
Saturday) after the dusk, when movies and animations are displayed on a water
screen. The schedule is available at www.estrada.pl.
The most spectacular performances attended by celebrities at the
opening of the season on the long May weekend and at its closing in
September.
The best view is from the scarp next to the Church of the Visitation of the
Virgin Mary. A good idea is to take a blanket and arrive earlier to fnd a good
spot on the grass.
Wianki and other open-air events are held frequently at the foot of the
Royal Castle, near the fountains.
Getting there:
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Sanguszki: 118, 185
IT'S WORTH IT
National Stadium
in Warsaw
The faade in national colours
resembles a waving fag.
Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1
www.stadionnarodowy.org.pl
The stadium was built for the 2012 Euro Football Championship in place
of the historic 10th Anniversary Stadium (the Relay Race sculpture
is to remind about the former facility). It is one of the most innovative
constructions of this type in Europe. It combines the functions of a
stadium and an arena for cultural events and as such is a venue of matches,
concerts, numerous gigs, fairs and conferences. The stadium is very visitor-
friendly. It is open seven days a week, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., inviting all its
guests to take a walk, jog or rollerblade.
Emotions guaranteed!
WORTH SEEING!
The World of Great Football presents a unique collection of football
memorabilia: jerseys of the Polish representation team and clubs from around
the world, autographs of the brightest football stars, scarves, balls and shoes.
Children are welcome to enjoy a special playground area with game consoles
and interesting animations. (entrance at. Al. Zieleniecka).
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Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1
www.stadionnarodowy.org.pl
Getting there:
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Rondo Waszyngtona 102 111 117 138 158 166 507 509 517 521
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Rondo Waszyngtona 7 8 9 22 24 25
WORTH VISITING!
Whole stadium by taking the Football Player route or by participating in any
other special trip on offer. More information: 22 295 95 95 (Tuesday to Sunday,
9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.).
WORTH KNOWING!
The stadium accommodates 58,000 fans, 4 restaurants and a parking area
for 1765 vehicles. The stadium spire is 70m high and supports 4 large LED
screens of a space of over 200 m
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This is where UEFA Euro 2012
TM
began! during the European Football
Championship the stadium saw 5 matches, including the opening ceremony,
a quarter fnal and a semi-fnal.
In 2015, football emotions will hit the roof again, as the stadium is going
to host the Europa League Final.
In a 2012 competition for the best world stadium held among Internet users
from 86 countries, the National Stadium took the second rank.
Stadium from the pl. Zamkowy perhaps the best view!
Here you can take a photo showing the Zygmunt column
and the stadium at the same time.
IT'S WORTH IT
www.warsawtour.pl
Other important sites:
www.um.warszawa.pl
www.kulturalna.warszawa.pl

Publisher:
Warsaw Tourist Offce (Stoeczne Biuro Turystyki)
Map design:
Moyo Teresa Witkowska, www.moyo.pl
Photos:
W. Z. Panw (PZ Studio), P. Wierzbowski, A.Przyuska Mural chopinowski (autor i wykonanie: Chazme,
Sepe, Lump), T. Nowak, A. Ksiek, B. Tekieli, A. Witkowska, Palace of Culture and Science, Museum of the
History of Polish Jews, Andrzej Wencel Ach! Odessa-Mama Teatr ydowski w Warszawie, Copernicus
Science Centre, J. Sielicka Warsaw Rising Museum, National Museum in Warsaw: Jan Matejko Staczyk
1862; The Battle of Grunwald; Aleksander Gierymski Jewish Woman Selling Oranges, ca. 1881; Lucas
Cranach the Elder Adam and Ewe, 15081512; Sandro Botticelli Madonna with the Child, Saint John
the Baptist and the angel; Jacek Malczewski Polish Hamlet Portrait of Aleksander Wielopolski, 1903;
Johann Heinrich Kler Coronationinsigniaof king August III, Dresden, 1733; photos from the exhibition
and the building B. Bajerski. National Stadium in Warsaw The World of Great Football.
Edition VI, 2013
Free copy
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