Why is Warsaw so famous?

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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Warsaw lies in the heart of east-central Poland in Central Europe. Its long history as a thriving cultural center is reflected in the grand palaces and parks along the Royal Route, imposing post-war architecture, Jewish heritage museums, performing arts scene, and the capital city's love for all things Chopin.

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Warsaw, city, capital of Poland. Located in the east-central part of the country, Warsaw is also the capital of Mazowieckie województwo (province). Warsaw is notable among Europe's capital cities not for its size, its age, or its beauty but for its indestructibility.

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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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A single person estimated monthly costs are 789.3$ (3,194.2zl) without rent. Warsaw is 53.6% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Warsaw is, on average, 75.3% lower than in New York.

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Poland's most beautiful cities amaze visitors with their architecture and location, and temp with a wide variety of attractions and regional delicacies. Kraków, Gdansk, Warsaw, Olsztyn and Wroclaw are perfect destinations for a weekend outing – a city break does not have to mean travelling abroad.

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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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