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Where to avoid in Warsaw?

According to the guides of an alternative tour around Warsaw the most dangerous area is Praga, in particular Brzeska Street. I went there one afternoon to check it out. The area truly has a run down, prewar war feel to it.



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1. Kaweczynska street, and the surroundings (e.g. Ziemowita or Zabraniecka street). 2. The area near Huta Warszawa - Warsaw Steel Mill (->Mlociny subway station) - with the mill itself, the garbage storage site in Wólka Weglowa, or the Cmentarz Pólnocny (Northern Cementery)..

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Safety at night:Safe. Warsaw is generally safe for solo female travelers even at night. Public places are well lit and patrolled by municipal police, while CCTV cameras are present in many parts of the city.

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The most popular area of Warsaw is its heart – Stare Miasto (Old Town Warsaw), but there are a few other notable areas to consider when deciding where to stay in Warsaw. Nowy Swiat (literally New World) and the most centrally-located Srodmiescie, with all the key monuments and unique architecture.

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Visiting Warsaw during May-September is extremely ideal. These months will provide you with the best possible weather, making your stay and your experience a truly delightful one. Throughout the other months, the climate is either too hot, freezing cold or just generally unfavourable for a pleasant trip.

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Petty crime Muggings, carjackings and theft from vehicles happen in large cities, including Warsaw. Take care in the tourist areas of large cities. Pickpocketing is common. Thieves often work in small groups.

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Warsaw has always been one of Poland's biggest and most important cities. It suffered extensive damage at the hands of occupying German troops during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. After the war, its citizens banded together to push a reconstruction plan to restore the famed city to its former glory.

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Areas to avoid in Krakow include some of the old residential areas and the city's outskirts. There are also interesting tourist destinations in places further out. A perfect example is the raw architecture of Nowa Huta. This utopian district will melt the heart of every photographer and history lover.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau, also simply called Auschwitz concentration camp, is the largest of the Nazi concentration and death camps. Located in southern Poland near Krakow, this museum attracts over 2 million visitors per year. A visit here is somber, emotional, and thought provoking.

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The best time to travel to Poland is June - August because of the dry and warm weather. However, if you want to avoid the summer crowds of tourists, September - October is also a great time with even lower prices. The cheapest months to fly to Poland are February and March.

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Summer is Poland's high season. Beaches are full to the brim, as the sea's warm and sunshine abounds. Apart from lazing on the sands, you can enjoy a range of water sports or outdoor activities across the country.

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The total distance from Chopin Airport to Warsaw city centre is 10 km. The total trip with a car usually takes around 20 minutes.

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