Warsaw: The city that rose from the ruins
Warsaw was destroyed almost to the ground, but rose from the ashes like a phoenix. Since then, residents are especially sensitive to the city and its architecture, which is hard to miss, strolling not only through the Old Town, but also through the relatively new quarters of the Polish capital.
One of the best gems in the traveler’s collection is a trip to Warsaw. A city of eternal values living by its own traditions. Praise the Polish restorers for rebuilding the city from ruins after systematic destruction by the invaders during World War II. In short, any traveler here is waiting not only for great architecture and picturesque landscapes, but also for friendly people.
Okenche is the new terminal of the international airport, located a few minutes drive from the city center. From there is a direct route to Warsaw, which has a network of hotels. The ancient city is a former fortress, which explains the presence of a wall with towers, loopholes. Founded in the XIII century, in the XVI century, the capital of Poland was moved here from Krakow, so it began to expand and constantly update over the centuries, however, as evidenced by ancient engravings and paintings, this did not have a significant impact on architecture. King Sigismund brought Italian architects, and they planned the Royal Palace in the Renaissance style, striking in its grandeur and splendor. This palace adopted one of the first European constitutions. The palace itself is a functioning museum that must be visited. The palace rooms are turned into galleries of paintings and sculptures, portraits of Polish kings by Marcello Bocharelli are especially interesting. Since the XVII century, Warsaw is the capital, not the last, even by European standards. Here begins the rapid development of science and art, theatrical activities – performances and concerts are almost continuously from those distant times to the present day.
The Baroque Colon, erected in honor of King Sigismund, is the most famous architectural monument in Warsaw, a symbol of the city. The Cathedral is located nearby, where outstanding Poles are buried, the Church of St. Anna and the world-famous “The Little Mermaid”, erected in 1855. Every tourist wants to capture himself next to her.
No house is like another, many parks and museums, to understand this, visit the inimitable Warsaw Library with a wonderful garden laid out on its roof. Krakow Manor Street with Radziwil Palace, where Chopin began concert activities, memorable as the Warsaw University standing on it, recognizable by the Baroque gate. He gave the world Nobel laureates and European presidents. A two-minute walk away is the Academy of Fine Arts of Poland with its unique collection of exhibits. The monument to Adam Mickiewicz, the palace of the President of Poland and, no less famous, the castle of Ujazdowski, are also worthy of attention.
Despite walking around the city, it is difficult to feel tired. The city is flooded with pleasant old cafes, which always have donuts that differ from the doughnuts of the world with their uniqueness. After long journeys, they will delight you.
You can read more about Warsaw on the website.www.trip2poland.rusectionPolish