Things to do in Masovian Voivodeship

Activities, attractions and tours

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1. Palace of Culture and Science

The monumental Palace of Culture and Science has towered over Warsaw’s city center for decades. A dubious gift from Joseph Stalin, this skyscraper is often viewed as an unfortunate reminder of Soviet domination. See wonderful vistas over the city from the building’s viewing terrace and check out the Socialist-Realist reliefs, marble staircases and ornate chandeliers decorating its interior.
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Palace of Culture and Science showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

2. National Stadium

The National Stadium is the largest and most innovative stadium in Poland. Opened in 2012 for soccer during the European Football Championship, the stadium now attracts more than 140,000 people every month. Come for a tour and learn about the stadium’s construction or participate in one of the diverse events regularly hosted here.
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National Stadium which includes night scenes

3. Old Town Market Place

Warsaw’s Old Town Market Place is a bustling local gathering place and a symbol of the city’s resilience. Although most of the square’s original buildings were destroyed in World War II, the square has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its meticulous reconstruction. Dine on traditional cuisine at an outdoor café and enjoy the entertainment provided by street performers.
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Old Town Market Place featuring outdoor eating

4. Nowy Swiat Street

The upscale stretch of Nowy Świat Street is lined with fashionable clubs, high-end shops and chic restaurants. During weekends in the summer, Nowy Świat is closed to traffic and the street fills with café tables along with lively groups of tourists and locals. Find a seat in the sun and spend an afternoon people-watching. Look inside the interesting shops and galleries along the street.
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Nowy Swiat Street featuring heritage architecture

5. University of Warsaw

Warsaw University is the city’s premier educational institution. Tens of thousands of students are enrolled in this modern intellectual hub, which encompasses many historic buildings. Wander among the neoclassical structures of its campus and explore the long promenades, elegant courtyards and manicured gardens.
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Warsaw University which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

6. Warsaw Uprising Museum

The scale of devastation and loss of life that Warsaw witnessed during World War II can be difficult to comprehend, but the Warsaw Uprising Museum helps bring it to life. Visit one of the most popular museums in Poland and browse the immersive exhibits, which document the tragic events of the uprising from its inception to its ultimate defeat.
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Warsaw Uprising Museum

What to do in Masovian Voivodeship

Popular places to visit

Old Town Square

Old Town Square

Learn about the local history of Warsaw with a stop at Old Town Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

Old Town Square
Palace of Culture and Science showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Palace of Culture and Science

Admire the views from the terrace of the country’s tallest building, a controversial landmark that inspires mixed feelings from Polish citizens.

Palace of Culture and Science
National Stadium which includes night scenes

National Stadium

Take a tour of this symbolic building, home to the Polish national football team and an important center for sports and culture in Warsaw.

National Stadium
Old Town Market Place which includes heritage elements

Old Town Market Place

The heart of Warsaw’s Old Town, this lively square is lined with picturesque buildings from the 1600s and 1700s.

Old Town Market Place
Nowy Swiat Street featuring heritage architecture

Nowy Swiat Street

This busy street has long been one of the most popular areas in the city for dining, shopping and socializing.

Nowy Swiat Street
Warsaw University which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

University of Warsaw

Stroll through the avenues and palaces of this historic academic institution, which has fostered two centuries of learning in Poland.

University of Warsaw
Warsaw Uprising Museum

Warsaw Uprising Museum

Learn about the defining days of war in Warsaw at this enormous museum, which traces the Home Army’s doomed attempt to liberate the city from its German occupiers.

Warsaw Uprising Museum
Presidential Palace

Presidential Palace

Learn about the local history of Warsaw with a stop at Presidential Palace. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

Presidential Palace
Fryderyk Chopin Museum

Fryderyk Chopin Museum

You can study the exhibits at Fryderyk Chopin Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Warsaw. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

Fryderyk Chopin Museum

Areas of Masovian Voivodeship

Palace of Culture and Science showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Centrum

Centrum is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and Hala Koszyki. See more of Warsaw by jumping on the metro at Dworzec Centralny 09 Tram Stop or Dworzec Centralny 08 Tram Stop.

Centrum
Warsaw which includes a square or plaza and a city

Old Town Warsaw

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland's capital city.

Old Town Warsaw
Warsaw showing modern architecture and a city

Śródmieście Północne

If you're spending time in Śródmieście Północne, check out sights like Tomb of Unknown Soldier or Copernicus Monument and hop on the metro to see more the city at Metro Świętokrzyska 05 Tram Stop or Świętokrzyska Station.

Śródmieście Północne
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Srodmiescie

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Enjoy the popular shops in Srodmiescie. Vitkac is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Centrum 08 Tram Stop or Centrum 10 Tram Stop to see more of Warsaw.

Srodmiescie
National Museum showing interior views and art

Śródmieście Południowe

If you're spending time in Śródmieście Południowe, check out sights like Hala Koszyki or Royal Casino Grand and hop on the metro to see more the city at Plac Konstytucji 06 Tram Stop or Plac Konstytucji 05 Tram Stop.

Śródmieście Południowe
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Mokotow

Noted for its shopping and historic sites, there's plenty to explore in Mokotow. Top attractions like Museum of Polish Military Technology and Galeria Mokotow Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Malczewskiego 06 Tram Stop or Malczewskiego 05 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Mokotow
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