Warsaw is a city of contradictions, and that's what makes it fun. The iconic Palace of Culture and Science? We love it and hate it, but you'll see it from almost anywhere.

Discover gritty pre-war tenement houses alongside shiny glass offices, and vibrant street art tucked between them. Chill by the Vistula River, where the students hang out, or explore the wild east bank and plenty of old parks, where nature forgot it's in a capital. Love pierogi? Great. But dive deeper-Warsaw's food scene is more diverse than you might think, mixing old-school milk bars with edgy bistros and surprisingly loads of vegetarian and vegan options.

It's not all glamour-Warsaw wears its scars proudly, from wartime ruins to remnants of socialist realism. But it's that raw, ever-changing energy that makes it unforgettable. Take a tram, hop off randomly, and find your own Warsaw story.

PUBLISHED: JUNE 2025