Warsaw Guide to Warsaw Tourist Information
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The Preconception about Warsaw that many people have is as a dull wasteland of Soviet-era buildings with little appeal. But there is far more Warsaw than the past, and it is fast being recognised as one of Europe's most underrated cities, with a string of things to see, an impressive cultural scene and an increasingly lively nightlife.
Warsaw is a real survivor - the city's current day existence is impressive in itself. By the end of the Second World War, the city lay in ruins and most of the population had been killed, deported or sent to concentration camps. Large parts of Warsaw's historic centre were painstakingly recreated in the years after the Second World War, by the communist authorities, which surprised the remaining citizens of the city as it much as it did the West. Some churlish critics have dismissed the 'new' Old Town as being nothing but an unconvincing fake, but ironically, many of today's Old Town buildings are closer to the original architecture than they were before destruction, as the alterations of the intervening centuries were not incorporated in the reconstruction. The strikingly successful rebuilding of the Old Town was finally rewarded in 1980, when the entire complex earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The peak tourist season is from May to October, when the weather is most pleasant, although there will be some odd days when the temperature rises above 30°C (86°F). January and February are the coldest months and temperatures can drop as low as -30°C (-22°F).
Increasingly popular as a destination for a short city break, cheap deals on flights and accommodation for Warsaw are available throughout the year, and with such a low cost of living in the country, the city is extremely good value.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Republic of Poland
Capital: Warsaw
Area: 312,685 Sq KM
Population: 38.6 million
Language: Polish, German, English
Flight Time: 2 Hours from London
Currency: Zloty
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