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Day 1
08:00 Royal Castle
Home to a museum that showcases Poland’s greatest days
including heavily adorned paintings and an impressive
throne room
09:35 Old Town Square

Close to some great dining options, inspiring museums, and
many of the city’s beautiful houses and palaces
11:05 St. John's Archcathedral

One of three cathedrals in Warsaw and the mother church of
the archdiocese of Warsaw
12:25 Museum of the History

of Polish Jews
Documents the life of the Jewish community for a thousand
years leading up to the Holocaust
14:15 Warsaw Uprising

Museum
Delve deeper into the history of the 1944 uprising through
interactive displays
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08:00 Royal Castle

Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
Beginning as a mere tower and several wooden buildings, the Royal Castle has existed in Warsaw since the
14th century. It has been the residence of kings, presidents, and members of parliament. The castle that
exists today was built mostly in the 16th century by King Sigismund III, and underwent several renovations
under subsequent kings. During World War II, an enormous portion of the castle was completely destroyed
but has since been replicated. Visitors can view certain rooms in the castle facilitated by the Castle Museum.
The castle tour begins with the kings’ chambers. Opulent furnishings adorn the apartments and paintings of
famous Polish moments, as well as maps cover the brightly painted walls. Further on is the small yet
impressive Throne Room. Decorated in regal red and gold, the Throne Room contains hundreds of fragments
of the original paneling and stucco work from before its destruction. From there you will be taken to the
Houses of Parliament, and then the Great Assembly Hall, which has been restored to its 18th century decor,
complete with golden columns, gilded stucco, and crystal chandeliers. “The Disentanglement of Chaos” by
Address: plac Zamkowy 4, 00-277 Warszawa,
Marcello Bacciarelli spans the enormous ceiling. To learn more about the castle’s restoration visit the Poland
exhibition “From Destruction to Reconstruction.” The exhibition follows the resurrection after WWII, from a pile Phone Number: 22 355 51 70
of rubble to the grand palace that stands today. Admission: 30 Pln
The Royal Castle is located in the southern part of the Old Town in the heart of Warsaw and is easily Opening Hours: Oct-Apr Tue-Sat 10am-4pm,
accessible by bus or tram. Sun 11am-4pm / May-Sept Mon-Wed 10am-6pm,
Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun
11am-6pm

0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from Royal Castle
Take a trip back in time with a stroll through Warsaw’s Old Town Square. The square was built with the
founding of the city, in the 13th century. Although mostly destroyed during Warsaw Uprising of 1944, the
square has been rebuilt in its original architectural styles including Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque, and
neoclassical. Today it serves the public as a testament to Warsaw's rich history, and is filled with cafes,
shops, street vendors, and galleries.
Appreciate the 19th century water pumps, and colorful burgher houses, once lived in by the bourgeois of
Warsaw, that give a glimpse into the history of the square and its people. Surrounding the square you will find
dozens of souvenir and boutique shops as well as some of Warsaw’s top restaurants.
Located in the eastern side of the square is the Adam Michkiewicz Museum, honoring the 19th century Polish
poet. The northern side houses the award winning Museum of Warsaw, which tells the story of Warsaw and Address: rynek Starego Miasta, 00-001
beyond through thousands of original artifacts, some dating back to the 14th century. In the center of Old Warszawa, Poland
Town Square is Warsaw’s most iconic monument, the Syrenka. Erected in 1855, the bronze mermaid has
continued as the city’s symbol to this day. In the winter, an ice skating rink is built, and visitors can rent skates
and glide around the statue. The square is easily accessible by most of the city’s main bus lines.

Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.1 KM, 2 minutes walking from Old Town Square
Since its construction in the 14th century, St John’s Archcathedral has been a site of paramount historical
significance. Many royal coronations, as well as burials have taken place here throughout the centuries. A
visit to this historical church engages visitors with Warsaw’s religious past and present.
The enormous cathedral is a landmark in the narrow and winding streets of Old Town. Although having been
destroyed during WWII, the cathedral has since been reconstructed to its full glory. Architects chose to
recreate the church’s earlier Gothic style architecture, as opposed to the Baroque style which had existed
before its destruction. Begin your experience here by appreciating the cathedral’s towering brick facade. On
the outer wall facing Kanonia Street is a piece of the tank that was sent to destroy church with explosives
during WWII. Although the interior was almost completely destroyed, several valuable artifacts managed to
survive, including the 16th-century wooden crucifix still hangs there today. Stained glass windows line the Address: Kanonia 6, 00-278 Warszawa, Poland
interior, depicting significant events in Polish history. Phone Number: 22 831 02 89
Visit the tombs of Poland’s last king, Stanisaw August Poniatowski, the country’s first president, Gabriel Admission: 5 Pln
Narutowicz, as well as several Mazovian knights who have all been laid to rest in the cathedral’s crypts. A Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun
covered walkway connects the church to the Royal Castle. Organ recitals are often held on the church’s huge 3pm-5pm
pipe organ, filling the cathedral with stirring music.
Open daily, St. John’s Archcathedral is still an active place of worship for Warsaw Catholics, so please be
respectful when visiting. Entrance is not permitted while mass is in session.
12:25 Museum of the History of Polish Jews

1.5 KM, 20 minutes walking from St. John's Archcathedral
The Museum of the History of Polish Jews explains a millennium of Polish Jewish history through interesting
exhibits, restorations, artifacts, and photographs. Although only recently opened in October 2014, the
museum has already received the prestigious European Museum of the Year award. The museum is
appropriately located in the Muranów district, which for many years was occupied mainly by the Jewish
community, until later becoming the site of the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII. Aside from its exhibitions, the
museum also hosts concerts and films.
The museum tells the story of Polish Jewry beginning in 960, during the reign of King Mieszko. The exhibition
charts the arrival of early Jewish traders and diplomats who experienced social and religious freedoms that
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were not granted to them anywhere else in Europe. The story continues all the way through WWII, when the Image Source:
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Jewish people of Poland were wiped out. Although the museum does cover the Holocaust era, that is not its
main focus. The museum emphasizes the overarching history of Polish Jewry and their Christian neighbors,
and the country that they share. Address: Anielewicza 6, 00-157 Warszawa,
One of the more famous exhibits in the museum is an extraordinary reconstruction of the painted ceiling of Poland
the lost Gwodziec synagogue. Reconstructed with traditional materials and painted with the signs of zodiac Phone Number: 22 471 03 00
and messianic animals, the ceiling is a call to the culture and art of Eastern European Jewry. Admission: 25 Pln
Take advantage of the audio-guides offered, or join one of the museum’s guided tours. Stop for lunch at the Opening Hours: Mon 10am-6pm, Wed
kosher cafe. 10am-8pm, Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun

10am-8pm
14:15 Warsaw Uprising Museum

Visit Duration: 2 hours
3.9 KM, 19 minutes by transit from Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Considered to be one of Warsaw’s most popular museums, the Warsaw Uprising Museum connects visitors
to the history of those who died defending their beloved city against the German occupation in 1944. Visitors
will leave with a deeper understanding of the desperate and difficult decision to resist German occupation,
and learn about the consequences of such actions. Experience several floors of interactive and educational
exhibits, filled with photographs, films, and personal accounts of the heroic insurgents.
Begin your journey on the ground floor and learn about life in Warsaw under Nazi occupation. With
background audio of dive bombers, machine guns, and a thumping heartbeat, you will feel as though you
have been transported back to Poland of 1939. View an exact replica of a B24 Liberator bomber, once used
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to make supply drops to insurgents. Move through the major events of the war while experiencing an Image Source:
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interactive covert printing press, and a replica radio station used by the people of Warsaw during the uprising.
Continue to the second floor through a mock sewer, and imagine yourself sneaking across German held
territory. Reflect upon the striking before and after photographs of iconic Warsaw landmarks after their Address: Grzybowska 79, 00-844 Warszawa,
systematic destruction by the Nazis, and take a moment of quiet reflection in the hall of remembrance. The Poland
exhibition ends with “City of Ruins,” a 5 minute film recreating the desolation of Warsaw before its liberation in Phone Number: 22 539 79 05
1945. Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-6pm, Thurs
There are QR-code triggered videos for the hearing impaired at every exhibition, as well as audio guides 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
available upon request. Admission: 20 PLN
Day 2
08:00 Wilanów Palace
Showcases the country’s royal and artistic heritage through
a collection of works of art and objects
10:30 Palac Lazienkowski

A museum that allows visitors to travel back in time to the
period of the Saxon kings
13:00 The National Museum in

Warsaw
An impressive collection of around 11,000 pieces of
Egyptian, Roman, and Greek art
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08:00 Wilanów Palace

Wilanów Palace stands as a testament to the Warsaw’s rich and long standing pre-War history as Poland’s
capital. The national Historic Monument which includes the palace, park, and several surrounding buildings
represents the height of Polish Baroque and is one of the country's greatest examples of 17th century
architecture. With sprawling gardens, a museum, and a lake with boat rentals, it is easy to spend an entire
day exploring and enjoying all that Wilanów Palace has to offer.
Begin with a tour of the Wilanów Palace Museum which will lead you through a majority of the palace’s
interior. The right wing of the palace features Baroque furniture and chattels of Poland’s royalty, as well as the
Polish Portrait Gallery. Wander through rooms of portraits portraying Poland’s rich and powerful ancestors
dating to the 16th through 19th century. Downstairs is the Wilanów Palace Residence which includes a
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private chapel, residential rooms, suits of armor, and rare artifacts such as a glass grandfather clock dating Image Source:
back to the 18th century. Visitors will be able to tour the private apartment of King Jan III Sobieski and his https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wilan%C3%B3w_Palace.jp
wife, as well as subsequent owners of the palace. Complete your tour through the geometric and
well-manicured palace gardens. Address: Stanisawa Kostki Potockiego 10/16,
Many concerts and cultural events take place throughout the year in the palace’s park, and in the summer, 02-958 Warszawa, Poland
concerts are hosted in the palace’s Rose Garden. Located nearby on the palace grounds is the Poster Phone Number: 22 544 27 00
Museum. Admission: 20 Pln
Opening Hours: 14 Jan-31 Mar Wed-Mon
9:30am-4pm / 1 Apr-15 Oct Sat-Mon 9:30am-6pm,
Tue 9:30am-4pm, Wed 9:30am-6pm, Thu-Fri
9:30am-4pm / 16 Oct-15 Dec Wed-Mon
9:30am-4pm

8.4 KM, 28 minutes by transit from Wilanów Palace
Palac Lazienkowski is one of Warsaw’s more significant historical sites. Colloquially known as Palace on the
Isle, it is located on an artificial island in the lake of the Royal Baths Park. The palace was once a bathhouse
before being converted into a royal dwelling in the late 1700s.
The palace is an excellent example of Polish Baroque architecture and design. The palace’s two floors are
linked by towering Corinthian columns, crowned with statues of mythical figures. Its interior has been
maintained in the opulent style once enjoyed by the royalty that once lived here.
To view the palace’s interior, visit the Palac Lazienkowski museum. The museum allows you access through
most of the palace, including King Stanisaw Augustus’ personal Chambers and private apartments. Visitors
will get to see the King’s main reception room, the royal family’s chapel, bathhouse, and library, all designed
and decorated in the neoclassical style. The Picture Gallery includes 6 paintings by the famed Dutch painter Address: Agrykoli 1, 00-460 Warszawa, Poland
Rembrandt, as well as over 140 Flemish style paintings. The museum houses a particularly famous series of Phone Number: 22 506 00 28
portraits portraying the history of King Solomon, with King Stanisaw Augustus depicted as the biblical king Admission: 25 Pln
himself. To get the most out of the museum, take a guided tour with one of the knowledgeable docents. Just Opening Hours: Mon 10am-2pm, Tue-SUn
be sure to book in advance. 10am-6pm
Spend the rest of your day exploring the picturesque park including the nearby Amphitheatre, Orangery and
pavilions. Stop for lunch at the nearby Trou Madame cafe, or enjoy a packed picnic on the grass.
13:00 The National Museum in Warsaw

2.4 KM, 30 minutes walking from Palac Lazienkowski
Dating back to 1862, the National Museum of Warsaw is home to thousands of exhibitions and antiquities,
both Polish and worldwide. The museum features a multitude of exhibitions ranging from classical to
contemporary, including drawings, sculptures, paintings, and photographs.
The museum offers many unique exhibitions such as the Faras Gallery - the largest collection in Europe
featuring artifacts of the Nubian culture and art from the early-Christian period. From there, make your way to
the Medieval Art Gallery which includes goldsmith work, paintings, and unique sculptures from regions
historically related to Poland. In the Gallery of the 20th and 21st Century you will find artworks from
1920-1930, works of film, photography and works of famous Polish painters Witkacy, Wladyslaw Strzeminski,
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and Wilhelm Sasnal. The Gallery of Old Masters houses 15th century Dutch and Flemish paintings, and also Image Source:
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includes the largest Polish painting, “Battle of Grunwald” by Jan Metejko. Visitors can also view especially
cherished pieces of art that have been reclaimed after being stolen from the museum during World War II
such as “Jewish Woman Selling Oranges” by Aleksander Gierymski and “Black Woman” by Anna Bilinska. Address: Aleje Jerozolimskie 3, 00-495
Rotations of temporary exhibitions are constantly featured as well, borrowing from other reputable museums Warszawa, Poland
across Europe and worldwide. Phone Number: 22 621 10 31
Make sure to request an audio guide upon arrival, or schedule a guided tour with one of the museum's Admission: 15 Pln
docents for an in depth experience of all the museum has to offer. Opening Hours: Tue-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri
10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Trip Overview
Day 1 Day 2
08:00 Royal Castle 08:00 Wilanów Palace
1 hour, 30 mins 2 hours
Home to a museum that showcases Poland’s greatest days Showcases the country’s royal and artistic heritage through a
including heavily adorned paintings and an impressive throne collection of works of art and objects
room
2 hours
1 hour, 30 mins A museum that allows visitors to travel back in time to the
Close to some great dining options, inspiring museums, and period of the Saxon kings
many of the city’s beautiful houses and palaces
13:00 The National Museum in Warsaw
2 hours
1 hour An impressive collection of around 11,000 pieces of Egyptian,
One of three cathedrals in Warsaw and the mother church of Roman, and Greek art
the archdiocese of Warsaw
12:25 Museum of the History of Polish Jews
1 hour, 30 mins
Documents the life of the Jewish community for a thousand
years leading up to the Holocaust
14:15 Warsaw Uprising Museum
2 hours
Delve deeper into the history of the 1944 uprising through
interactive displays

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12:25 Museum of the History

14:15 Warsaw Uprising

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kosher cafe. 10am-8pm, Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun

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