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What to see in Warsaw

Warsaw's Old Town - is the oldest historic district of the city and a World Heritage Site. It is bounded by Wybrzeze Gdanskie, along the bank of the Vistula, and by Grodzka, Mostowa and Podwale Streets. An area of medieval architecture, cafes and shops and great for just strolling around. 

The Royal Castle -  was the official residence of the Polish monarchs. It is located in the Castle Square, at the entrance to the Warsaw Old Town. It is now a national museum. 

Warsaw Barbican - is part of the old fortifications that used to encircle the city. 

                                                Koniecpolski Palace Warsaw

The Presidential Palace - the seat of the Polish Council of Ministers.

St. John's Cathedral - a Gothic Revival brick church on the site of previous buildings going back to the 16th century. 

The Great Theatre - is a theatre complex and opera company located on historic Theatre Square in Warsaw. Originally built in 1833 the building was extensively damaged during the last war and was completely rebuilt in 1965. 

The National Museum - has a large collection of ancient exhibits from Rome, Greece and Egypt and also more recent Polish art. 

The Royal Baths Park - is the largest park in Warsaw, Poland, occupying 76 hectares of the city centre.

The Saxon Garden - is the oldest public garden in Warsaw and dates from 1727. A formal garden with fountains and ornate flower beds. 

 
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