Fun things to do in Warsaw

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Ogród Saski (Saxon Garden) was founded in the 17th century, and is the oldest park in Warsaw. It formed the Gardens of the grand Saxon Palace, but that was destroyed by the Germans during World War 2, and the only part of that which remains now houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the park's eastern exit.

Today it is modelled in the English style, and is a pleasant link between the central Marszalkowska and Pilsudski Square.

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Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, (December 24, 1798 – November 26, 1855) is one of the best-known Polish poets and writers, considered the greatest Polish Romantic poet of the 19th century, alongside Zygmunt Krasiński, Juliusz Słowacki (the Three Bards) and Cyprian Kamil Norwid. [...]

Mickiewicz is held to have been the greatest Slavic poet, with the exception of Alexander Pushkin. He is one of the best products of the Romantic school.

The political situation in Poland in the 19th century was often reflected in Polish literature which, since the days of Poland's partitions took a powerful upward swing and reached its zenith during the period between 1830 and 1850 in the unsurpassed patriotic writings of Mickiewicz, among others. The writings of Mickiewicz have had such a tremendous influence upon the Polish mind that they can not be underestimated.

Because of the greater simplicity of his style and the directness of presentation, Mickiewicz reached more Polish hearts than either Krasinski or Słowacki and came to be regarded as the greatest interpreter of the people's hopes and ideals. He is the Zeus of the Polish Olympus and the immortal incarnation of Polish national spirit. He wrote at a time when Romanticism prevailed in European literature. His works bear the impress of that literary epoch, but they deal with intense and palpable realities. His two monumental works, marking the zenith of his power, are: Dziady ("Ghosts") and Pan Tadeusz. The latter is universally recognized as "the only successful epic which the 19th century produced." George Brandes says:

"Mickiewicz alone approached those great names in poetry which stand in history as above all healthy, far healthier than Byron, healthier, even than Shakespeare, Homer and Goethe."

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Nowy Swiat Street was one of the first paved streets in Warsaw and became a major boulevard in the 19th century. Completely demolished in WW2, it has been partly reconstructed. Today, it is again an elegant shopping street where you can easily part with your money.

This (plastic) palm tree on the Charles de Gaulle roundabout is actually a work of art (called "Greetings from Jerusalem"). It was much discussed if it "fits in", but anyone with a sense of humour must agree that a palm tree in winterly Warsaw - where you would least expect it - shows a good sense of humour by the artist and the people who decided (after heated controversy) it could stay where it is.

As many sights along the Royal Route as well as Old/New Town buildings are illuminated after dark, it is a beautiful experience to walk through the city by night. It adds a special charme to an already interesting city.

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As with every other city in the world, Warsaw's most enjoyable experience is completely free - walking the streets with no particular destination in mind. Around every corner something different awaits, from charming cafes to restored buildings to intimate churches.

In addition to being one of Warsaw’s most hideous buildings, the Palace of Culture and Science, if nothing else, provides some of the best views of the city from its 30th floor observation deck. The building stands out and is easy to find.

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In addition to being one of the most ornate churches in Warsaw, St. Anne’s Church offers commanding views of Plac Zamkowy and the Royal Palace from a tower that you can climb during daylight hours for a small fee. The church is next to Plac Zamkowy (Castle Square) and easy to find.