Travel Eye on Warsaw (Poland)

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Overview:

Warsaw - Poland's largest city which has been the capital for four centuries - with a rich history, interesting historical monuments and a fascinating present, is located in the heart of Poland, close to the geometrically calculated centre of Europe.

Warsaw today is a busy metropolis, the seat of the highest national authorities, the most important administrative, scientific and cultural centre of the country as well as one of the main industrial and business centres. Foreign and international agencies are located here, as well as the seats of national political, professional, economic, social, artistic and religious organisations.

Warsaw has a huge arrray of accomodation to suit all markets and preferences. There are 20 thousand beds waiting for tourists in about 100 buildings. 90% of these are hotels, 7% - campings and 3% are hostels.

Since the mid 80s international hotel chains have been interested in investing in Warsaw and such chains as Holiday Inn, Intercontinental, Marriott, Mercure, Sheraton, Ibis were build; the city is still considered a good place for new investments. The highest category hotels are well prepared to serve tourists who come to the capital city for business purposes

Poland has a temperate climate characterised by cold winters and warm summers. Winters become increasingly severe inland from the Baltic coast, with January temperatures in Warsaw averaging 23°F (-5°C). In summer it is hotter inland; with July temperatures in Warsaw averaging 66°F (19°C). Rain can be expected throughout the year, particularly in the southern mountains.

Locality:

Warsaw is located on the Vistula River in the central part of Mazowian Lowland.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

A great number of various restaurants offer traditional Polish food which enables tourists to discover old Polish dishes as well as cuisine from different parts of the world.

There are also cafes, pubs, night clubs and discotheques.

The History Museum is one of the best of Warsaw's museums. Its three-stories are crammed with fascinating exhibitions covering every aspect of Warsaw's history and life.

Known as the Royal Way, this two and a half mile (four kilometre) route stretches from the Royal Castle in the Old Town to the stately King's palace at Wilanów on the outskirts of the city.

Although many people give scant regard to Warsaw as an appealing tourist destination, it is still Poland's largest city and the political, economic, scientific and cultural hub of the country. It has many museums and historical monuments, galleries and historic attractions, a variety of restaurants and open-air cafes, and an energetic nightlife.

With green open spaces and classical music concerts, this modern bustling city is a far cry from the severe Communist-era images of post-war Warsaw.