Warsaw – the city with an attitudeThe capital of Poland is a meeting place for politicians, economists and artists of all nationalities. Warsaw’s 1.7 million inhabitants are known for their sense of humor and hard working habits. It took them 15 years and the help of all Poles to totally rebuild their beloved city, of which 84% was razed to the ground during the Second World War. The scenic Old Town and its Market Square with mansard-roofed houses attract artists and tourists. Here, wine-cellars and elegant restaurants are always very busy, but there’s always a table waiting for new guests. Warsaw’s St John’s Cathedral is a national Pantheon. The Royal Castle was the residence of the last Polish king. The most elegant houses of Warsaw align the Royal Way, which links the three royal residences: the Royal Castle, the Lazienki Palace and Park, and the Wilanow Palace. Among the numerous neo-classical buildings located in the Royal Lazienki Park, the most impressive is the Palace upon the Water, from all sides surrounded by water. A particularly beautiful landmark is the Frederic Chopin Statue. Here, every Sunday in summer, Chopin’s music is played by renowned artists. The Wilanow Palace is an outstanding example of the baroque style in Poland. It once belonged to King Jan III Sobieski, remembered for his victory over the Turks in the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Like other great metropolia of Europe, Warsaw offers a variety of entertainment: theatre performances, cabaret shows, film festivals as well as concerts by famous opera soloists, pop-music stars and classical music performers. Poland hosts one of the world’s most prestigious cultural events organised every five years - the Chopin International Piano Competition, as well as the International Festival of Contemporary Music Warsaw Autumn, and the Mozart Festival. |
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