Polands capital city, Warsaw, is experiencing a resurgence.
These days, Warsaw is taking the spotlight.
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This energy-fueled city is on the hot list.
In art news, theMuseum of Modern Artis opening its doors in October.
Warsaw was voted one of the50 Best Places to Travel in 2024.
Every one of the 142 voluminous rooms atHotel Warszawais tastefully outfitted in wood and marble.
Best Things to Do
Take a history lesson.
Become better acquainted with Polish personalities of the past within one of its compelling museums.
Begin your history lesson at thePOLIN Museumset on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto.
Another set of extraordinary tales is told at theMuseum of Warsawthrough an impressive collection of objects and photographs.
Tour the Old Town.
Dine at historic food halls.
Taste your way around this emerging culinary capital through its fashionable food halls.
Among the ethnic eats, Matheusz GesslersWarszawski Senstands out for modern Polish gastronomy.
Polish soccer star Robert Lewandowski recently joined the team by opening restaurant and sports barNINES.
Shop like the locals.
Womens ready-to-wear brands to keep an eye on includeLe Petit Trou,The Odder Side,303 Avenue, andLeBrand.
Hand-crafted bags byMandelmake it difficult to choose only onetorba.
The menu at this sleek address specializes in modern Polish cuisine with a Franco-British twist.
back up your appetite for smoked eel, foie gras, and wagyu dumplings.
Bez Gwiazdek
Regional dining leads the way atBez Gwiazdek, translated to without stars.
Every month, the menu at this cozy bistro takes inspiration from one of Polands 16 regions.
Modernized traditional recipes are masterfully reinterpreted by Chef Robert Trzopek and paired with biodynamic wines from small producers.
His balance between plant-based cuisine and animal-based products is singular.
The chefs table inside the kitchen proves the best seat in this 100-year-old tenement house.
Best Time to Visit
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Spring and summer in Warsaw are spectacular.
Just keep in mind that the winter sun sets early.
Local Park Kepa Potocka sets the mood for cycling and jogging along the Vistula River.
The district is also home toCopernicus Science Center.
The underground Metro has two lines, and each station is cleverly outfitted with a toilet and an elevator.
Most central locations can be reached within 15 minutes.
Ask for travel passes and weekend tickets.
Taxis can be effortlessly hailed in most bustling neighborhoods.
Theres also a growth of cycle paths for biking enthusiasts, with afree public bike systemin place.
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