Until the Second World War, when it was completely destroyed. Over the years many cultural monuments were restored, however, a significant part of Warsaw was built in a modern style. Today Warsaw is conventionally divided into Old and New town. The updated, modernized look of the city is also impressive.

New town.

Old city.

How to get there?

If you are planning a trip to this amazing city, then there is no need to worry, because all conditions for the comfort of tourists have been created here.

International Airport Chopin(Warsaw-Frédéric Chopin), which is located 10 km south of the city center, in the Okęcie district, hosts international and domestic flights. In Terminal 1 there is an information desk where you can buy a city map and get advice on car booking and museum opening hours. In addition, there are 24-hour currency exchange offices and ATMs.

Warsaw Central Station (Warszawa Centralna, Dworzec Centralny; Al Jerozolimskie 54) receives trains from all over Europe. Inside the station there is everything a tourist needs: ATMs, cafes, Internet access, etc.

There are two bus stations in Warsaw: Warszawa Zachodnia (Al Jerozolimskie 144) - in the west, which receives all major international and domestic flights throughout the country; and Warszawa Stadion (ul Zamojskiego 1) - on east coast rivers, controls east direction, including international ones.

Warsaw Central Station - Warszawa Centralna.

Urban transport in Warsaw

It is convenient for foreigners to use Warsaw public transport— by buses, trams, metro. All buses and trolleybuses operate according to a schedule, which can be found at each stop. Closer to the center, there is also a detailed map of the city at the stops. Travel is carried out using tickets, which are sold at special kiosks or at terminals directly in the transport. Tickets are universal and allow you to travel on buses, trams and metro; the ticket is valid for several hours or days.

Warsaw tram.

The metro operates around the clock and has specially equipped elevators that go down from the street to the platforms. They are used by elderly people, disabled people, people with luggage and baby strollers. Escalators generally start from the street.

Transport is mostly new and extremely clean, runs strictly on schedule and quite quickly. There is a special schedule for night transport. In trams and subways there are no separate carriages; rubber inserts, “accordions”, allow the transport to be maneuverable on turns and develop high speed. All city transport has a specific red and yellow color.

Old city

Warsaw divided by the Vistula into two parts. In the western sector on the left bank is the city center, and to the north of it is the Old Town. Despite the fact that the Old Town seems quite small, in fact, walking along its narrow cobblestone streets, you might not even notice how the whole day flies by.

Admiring the Old Town, it’s hard to believe that all the buildings are copies of ancient buildings that were completely destroyed in the 1940s and restored in the second half of the 20th century. This historic site is listed world heritage UNESCO.

The heart of the Old Town is considered Market Square, which was once the center of Warsaw. Fairs, celebrations and other outstanding events were organized here. Today this picturesque corner, framed by colorful houses, with many cafes and souvenir shops, is an inspiration for local and visiting artists. Installed on the square beautiful fountain with a monument to the Warsaw Siren, which is a symbol of the city. Sventoyanska Street leads deep into the Old Town.

Palace Square is the first thing visitors to the Old Town see when approaching it from the modern center of Warsaw. Along east side The square stretches across the Royal Castle, built at the beginning of the 17th century on the site of a wooden fortress from the 14th century. Today the Palace is open Art Museum, there are often concerts.

The Royal Castle.

Not far from the castle there is a Gothic Cathedral John the Baptist- most old temple Warsaw, built in the XIII-XIV centuries. Organ sounds are often heard from there.

A beautiful street of the Royal Route - Krakowskie Przedmieście. On the left is the Radziwill Palace, where the young Chopin gave his first concert. Among famous buildings Warsaw - University of Warsaw. It is easily recognized by its majestic Baroque gates. Also pay attention to the monument to Adam Mickiewicz. Behind the back of the great poet - Church of the Discalced Carmelites of the Assumption Holy Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph.

Not far from him - residence of the President of Poland. On 76 hectares there are lakes, fountains, a greenhouse, gazebos, statues and even a Greek amphitheater - all this Royal Gardens Lazienki Park. Dozens of peacocks roam freely in the park. At the entrance you can buy nuts to feed the squirrels. Entry to the Royal Gardens is free.

From the Royal Gardens of Lazienki Park you can take buses No. 116 and No. 180 to another Warsaw sights- Wilanów Palace ( Ending station). This place is called “small Versailles”. Wilanów was supposed to remind the wife of King John III Sobieski of her native France.

In the Ostrogsky Palace, on the street. Tamka, 41, there is one of the most unusual museums - Frederic Chopin Museum. The museum's collection includes about 5,000 exhibits: handwritten scores, letters, autographs, pianos, etc.

The road from the Old Town to the New passes through the ruins of the Barbican defensive walls, once designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Battista.

The streets of the New Town take your breath away. Here, together with numerous temples and cathedrals, there are modern buildings that simply cannot fail to attract attention. Modern Warsaw is a real European metropolis. The capital was overrun high skyscrapers from modern materials, glass and metal. New architectural projects are spectacular, bold, using curved lines and asymmetry in design.

Along with the achievements of modern times, there are also historical places For example, on the banks of the Vistula there is one of the best-preserved military structures - the Warsaw Citadel. The fortress was built by order of Nicholas I.

The center of Warsaw unites the districts of Śródmieście, Wola, Mokotów, Żoliborz, Ochota, Praga Północ and Praga Południe, where industrial facilities and fashionable residential areas are concentrated. Eastern Warsaw consists of the districts Targówek, Rembertów, Wawer and Wesoła, which are probably not of much interest to tourists.

Speaking about the center of the capital, one cannot fail to mention, with upper terrace which offers stunning views of the entire city.

Ocher-colored tiled roofs, modern high-rise buildings, squares, squares, roads - everything is in full view. A high-speed elevator will take you to the 30th floor of the palace, where the observation deck is located, in a matter of seconds. Admission ticket for adults it costs 20 zlotys (5 euros), for groups of tourists and children there are discounts.

Warsaw surprises with a large number of parks, gardens and green areas. In addition to more than ten nature reserves and two botanical gardens, the city has numerous squares and green spaces near private houses, roads, etc.

Along with residential complexes Modern children's playgrounds have been equipped and outdoor exercise equipment has been installed. In parks and squares there are dry toilets and many benches where you can relax, chat with friends and just bask in the sun.

Warsaw is very clean city, there are spacious trash cans everywhere, made in the same style as the city flower beds. There are several utility services that constantly monitor order.

You can walk around the capital, enjoying its delights, not only during the day, but also in the evening. With the onset of dusk, the whole of Warsaw is lit with thousands of lights; good lighting will allow you to see those places that you did not have time to see during the day and take a fresh look at the city at night.

It is safe to wander the streets of the city at late hours, because police patrol around the clock.

Warsaw attracts tourists with modern shopping centers and sales. Directly in the city center, near the central railway station, there is a huge shopping center for amateur shopping Złote Tarasy.

Arkadia is considered the most interesting shopping center. And just 19 km from the city center and 10 km from the airport is the MAXIMUS outlet, where you can always buy branded items from old collections at discounted prices.

The total area of ​​the stores is 192,000 sq. m. m. For the convenience of visitors, shopping centers have special navigation terminals where you can see a map of store locations by floor and find the objects you need, as well as high-speed elevators and large parking lots.

Cycling Warsaw

In 2013 alone, Warsaw bicycles were rented 1,800,000 times, and since its inception, the city's cycling network has been used by 2.2 million people. City residents use city bicycles more often, since a 20-minute ride is free. Therefore, it is very convenient to go shopping to the store.

“Veturilo” is the second largest European urban cycling system, which occupies an honorable 10th place among similar transport systems peace. City bikes are available at any time of the day, from March to November. The maximum rental duration is 12:00. If you fail to return the bike to the station within the specified time, you will have to pay a fine.

For cyclists, there are bicycle paths everywhere, separated by special markings or laid out with red cobblestones on the sidewalks.

There are also special markings on the roadway. In general, the roads in Warsaw are quite good, there are all the necessary signs, modern traffic lights and clear markings that determine the traffic mode.

In Poland, bicycle strollers are actively used for transporting children, towed baskets, etc. There are many specialized stores where you can buy brightly tuned bicycles.

We spent less than a day in Warsaw, along the route from to. We stayed at the Dizzy Daisy Hostel Riviera, in the very center of the city. We were attracted to the hostel by its location, walking distance to the Warsaw central train station and, of course, its reasonable price. The hostel turned out to be terrible - dusty, dirty with an unpleasant smell. I won’t talk about the hostel here, that’s not what the article is about, and we already talked about it in some detail in the previous article, if you want, you can.

Naturally, you can’t stay in such a hostel for long, so we went for a walk around the center of Warsaw at night. They walked without any purpose to see or visit anything, they just walked along the streets, wandering wherever their eyes looked. Our route ran mainly along the following city streets - Marszalkowska, Mokotowska, Nowowiejska, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Jerusalem Alleys) and some other small streets and alleys.

Warsaw, as well as the whole of Poland, does not make an impression, except perhaps historical quarters in cities they are also called old cities if in each European town. The “Old Town” represents one or two blocks in which the architecture has been preserved and maintained medieval Europe. In Warsaw, such a quarter is called Stare Miasto or Starówka.

So Warsaw, like any city in Poland, is basically gray shabby buildings, garbage on the streets, a large number of drunks and homeless people, tastelessly dressed people constantly rushing somewhere with gloomy expressions on their faces. Why go far, go outside, the picture will be exactly the same. Only our roads are worse, prices are more expensive and the quality of goods is lower.

Walking along Mokotowska street

We came across the Savior's Square (Plac Zbawiciela). The area is quite large, with many cafeterias and small restaurants.

The undoubted decoration of the Savior Square is.

We turned left and walked along Nowowiejska Street.

We went out onto the wide central street Marszalkowska.

There are many catering establishments on both sides of the street.

We came across a small market square with tents. The tents were imported; when we left the station to check into the hostel, there was no market yet. The tents sell honey, cheeses, sausages, oils, seasonings, dates, sweets and much more interesting things.

We got hungry and went to have a bite to eat at Kebab. Kebab establishments in Poland are the main source of street food, here they are everywhere. We ordered a kebab for 11 PLN each and a 0.5 liter bottle of Coca-Cola for 5 PLN. The bill was 27 PLN (Polish zloty).

Having satisfied their hunger, they continued on their way. We came across a building beautiful architecture. We don’t know what was previously located in it; currently the building belongs to a bank.

We came across the Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science. The palace building is famous for its architecture and history, attracting tourists observation deck located at an altitude of more than two hundred meters. We talked about the palace in detail in one of the previous articles. Read.

Opposite the Palace of Culture and Science there is a small shopping center. They don’t sell anything remarkable in the center, just ordinary clothes and other everyday items.

But if you go behind the building of a shopping center, you come to pedestrian street Chmielna. There are numerous catering establishments on both sides of the street. The street was full of life, people were walking, having fun and drinking coffee in cafeterias. There was even a Russian “entrepreneur” present who, while entertaining the honest people, played the guitar and sang Vitas’ song “Mama.” The backup dancer was a Pole, he danced in tattered clothes and barefoot.

And we, succumbing to the general mood, decided to sit down in one of the coffee shops and drink coffee and cake. Coffee, cake and buns in Poland are not tasty.

We ordered two cappuccinos, two buns and a cake. The bill was PLN 44.50. Coffee for 12.50, buns for 4, cake - 11.50 zlotys.

We returned to the Palace of Culture and Science and walked along the Jerusalem Alley (Aleje Jerozolimskie).

On the right, near the Palace of Culture, there is a drama theater (Teatr Dramatyczny m.st. Warszawy. Scena im. Gustawa Holoubka) and a museum of technology with fountains at the entrance.

We walked a little more and came to the main entrance of the Warsaw central railway station - Warszawa Centralna. We went into the station building, we needed to buy tickets to Modlin airport. It was from this airport that we flew to 6 o'clock in the morning.

How to quickly and cheaply get from the center of Warsaw to Modlin Airport and vice versa.

Railways and the station stations are on the ground floor, that is, underground. Cash desks are on all floors.

To the right of the central entrance to the station there is a shopping center - House Złote Tarasy. The shopping center's opening hours are from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 22:00, on Sunday from 9:00 to 21:00. The exact address: Złota 59, 00-120 Warszawa Poland.

The shopping center building has a rather interesting shape.

A small area near a shopping center.

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The most beautiful and most interesting part of Warsaw for tourists is, naturally, the Old Town.

It is this part that is chosen for excursions, as well as personal leisure on weekends or holidays. Let's figure out why the Old Town of Warsaw attracts more and more tourists from all over the world, and where exactly it is worth spending time in this area so that it leaves you with the most vivid impressions.

The city center of Warsaw was founded in the thirteenth century. Somewhat later, the Market Square was laid out and the town hall was erected, which for a long time remained the main attraction of the city.

At the end of the sixteenth century, it was also officially moved here royal residence, thanks to which the castle was quickly rebuilt, and then Catholic churches, residences of noble families and many other buildings began to appear, and Castle Square itself began to develop at a very fast pace. The most beautiful city park in all of Poland, Lazienki, was built nearby.

The architecture of the old center of Warsaw was carried out by the best architects. During the restoration of buildings after the seventeenth century, a lot of attention was paid to the general style, thanks to which buildings of different ages fit into the overall ensemble.

The city center changed its face several times, in particular, the town hall was removed here, and the column of Sigismund Vasa was erected. And in general, initially the Market Square itself was built in the Gothic style, and only then it was converted into the Baroque style.

At the end of the nineteenth century, the Old Town received its current face. Also, from this time until the Second World War, they tried to reconstruct the significantly dilapidated main temples and the palace, which was partially accomplished.

During World War II, almost the entire Old Town was destroyed by the Germans. He suffered the largest losses after the failed Warsaw Uprising, which was organized in 1944. Almost all large buildings were destroyed during this period, including the churches of the old center.

In the post-war years all historical part the city was reconstructed. To make Warsaw look exactly as it did before the Germans, various archival data on historically valuable buildings were used, including the work of turn-of-the-century architecture students dating back to the old city.

The restoration of palaces and temples was taken most carefully; even the interior decoration was reliably restored, not to mention the old façade. But with residential buildings they worked on a completely different principle - here they built exclusively facades according to old designs, making communications and the internal layout of such buildings more modern and convenient.

Now the old part Polish capital serves more cultural center, as well as a historical monument (after all, it was not without reason that this entire part of the city was included in the UNESCO funds, receiving the title of a unique reconstruction of the period of the 13th - 20th centuries).

However, even today it is here that the most famous public events are held, including concerts, conferences and much more, for which the squares and buildings of the old center are most suitable. Also, it is in this part of the Polish capital that all holidays and festivals traditionally start.

Excursion programs also certainly begin with Palace Square, it is no coincidence that there are still so many souvenir shops and restaurants in its vicinity today.

The Polish capital calls its very first district the Old Town, which, on the one hand, was bounded by the old, now long-defunct bed of the Kamenka River, and on the other, by the remains of the city walls. The “Old Town” association traditionally includes the Castle and Market Squares, as well as the very small Canon Square with adjacent streets, as well as many important buildings.

It was this part that was originally called Warsaw; all the other areas that are now part of this administrative center were just suburbs.

It should be noted that all other, also quite ancient parts of present-day Warsaw are also not included in the Old Town.

Even those areas that began their construction at the same time when Castle Square was built up are called the new part, they have some stylistic differences, in addition, at the time of construction, and even now, completely different functions were imposed on them, which are the heart of Warsaw does not fulfill and never has fulfilled.

A new city for a center like Warsaw is a rather vague concept. On the one hand, here the New Town is called one of the old districts, which initially developed as a completely independent settlement, and only in the eighteenth century it became part of Warsaw itself (at that time the Old Town was already crowded with residents).

The New Town is a more modest part of the capital, which does not have any magnificent palaces or particularly noteworthy monuments, but it also has its own Market Square and many old houses, which are still unique examples of authentic Polish architecture.

The new city, of course, like the Old one, was almost completely destroyed during the war. It, however, was reconstructed less carefully than the old one, since it did not represent much cultural value, which is why only a few of its luxurious houses remain today.

But this is where the Palace of Culture and Science is located, as well as several interesting old churches. Also, it is in this part of Warsaw that most offices, public buildings and other centers important for the life of Warsaw are located.

In addition to the New Town as a separate entity within Warsaw, there are also new districts in the city. They have a completely different architecture, are practically devoid of significant monuments, but it is in them that modern shopping centers, where many go on shopping trips, as well as the best completely inexpensive real estate for those who are planning to move to the very heart of Poland for a long time.

It is in this part that Warsaw has collected all its most interesting attractions, without visiting which a trip to Poland as a whole may seem boring and completely incomplete to you. That is why, if you are in this city, first of all you will definitely need to visit:

• Palace Square and, of course, Royal Palace. Here you will find a luxurious exhibition of the main castle of the city. If you are lucky enough to get here right at Christmas time, then this is also where you will see the main Christmas tree of the country and the famous Polish fair.
• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. This is one of the stunning first temples of the old city, which was often used for ceremonial events in the past, and even now is a tomb for many famous people. To this day, it is rightfully considered the main Warsaw temple. By the way, it’s worth coming here even just to listen to music; the acoustics in this temple are truly unique of its kind.
• Barbican. This is unique and, unfortunately, the only fortification, reminiscent of the fact that at one time the city of Warsaw was practically a fortress. Now this location serves as the main object for fans of historical reconstructions - it is not so rare for young people to try to stage impromptu knightly tournaments here.
• Monument to the mermaid. This is the main symbol that the city still recognizes, located on Market Square. It’s worth coming here to make a wish, spend lunch (there are a lot of street cafes here), or buy souvenirs. And, of course, it’s hard to imagine a tourist in Warsaw who wouldn’t decide to take a photo here.
• Church of Our Lady of Grace. He moved from one church order to another several times. Another most interesting temple the city of Warsaw, which was completely destroyed after the Warsaw Uprising. Restored in great detail based on documents from 1939.

Also the Old Town will give you the opportunity to see many interesting monuments, of which the smallest is the monument to the little rebel, created in honor of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.

And that’s not all, because, in fact, every house here has its own interesting legend and enters historical heritage, therefore, it is impossible to ignore it and not take a photo against the backdrop of the accurately restored façade.

Where will be the most interesting for tourists?

The most notable places in the Old Town are the Market Square (especially in holidays), Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (even if you usually don’t visit places of worship, in this case you risk missing out on many interesting historical monuments) and, of course, the Royal Palace itself with Castle Square.

By the way, you need to allocate as much time as possible to view the palace. This building of the Polish capital is very large, it has a complex ensemble, and inside the castle itself there are often several exhibitions at once, worthy of attention.

Children in the old center will most likely find only Rynok Square interesting. However, it is recommended to visit it with such an audience in the evening hours. It is at this time that Warsaw delights its tourists with numerous performances, fairs, and street concerts, without which a visit to this luxurious capital may well seem incomplete.

And it’s best to start exploring its sights from Palace Square, from the place where the first secular monument stands - Sigismund’s Column.

Sights of the center of Warsaw

In the eastern part of the square is located. The castle was built on the site of an old wooden fortress that was located here at the beginning of the 13th century. In 1596, when the capital of the Polish state was moved from Krakow to, this castle became the official royal residence.

According to legends, the royal castle is famous for its ghosts. So, in 1772, the ghost of a “white lady” appeared in the castle, who predicted the imminent partition of Poland and the death of King Stanislaw Poniatowski.

From royal castleŚwiętojanska Street leads deep into the old town. On its right side you can see the oldest church in Warsaw - Church of St. John. Several significant historical events took place in this church. So, in 1339, the papal court decided here a dispute that arose between Poland and the Teutonic Order. The coronation of some Polish kings took place in the church, and the leaders of the Polish uprisings prayed in this church for the victory of Polish weapons. Also in this church are the graves of famous figures of Poland - Henryk Sienkiewicz and the first president of independent Poland, Gabriel Narutowicz.

Streets of the center of Warsaw

Before getting to the Old Market Square of Warsaw, you should look at the small street Zapiec. In the Middle Ages, birds were traded there. There were especially many pigeons.

Zatsepek Street turns into Pekarskaya Street, along which you can get to Pekelnaya Street, which got its name from the word “hell”. In the Middle Ages, criminals were executed at this place, mainly by burning them at the stake.

After exploring these streets of old Warsaw, it's time to go to Market Square. Each side of this square bears the name of one of the city residents who left their mark on the history of Warsaw. Pay attention to house No. 21, where at the end of the 18th century one of the authors of the Polish constitution of 1791, Kollontai, lived.

In house No. 17 you can look into the wine shop Fucker's cellar, which was built at the beginning of the 16th century. This cellar is still in operation today. In modern Warsaw, the Market Square is tourist center cities.

Here artists offer their paintings, tourists come to admire the facades of ancient buildings. Previously, wealthy citizens spared no expense on decorative painting and decoration of their houses, so almost every house is a work of art and deserves special attention from tourists.

Works of artists on the Market Square

Warsaw Market Square on the map

The Old Town in Warsaw, or “Starówka” (in colloquial Polish) has a huge significance for the capital of the Republic of Poland historical meaning. Ancient city was founded back in the 13th century, and it was from here that the development of the Polish state began. The development of city streets is reminiscent of the Middle Ages, when there was a market in the center. In those days, it was at the market that people gathered, fairs were held and events took place. important events in the life of the city. Streets ran strictly perpendicular to the four sides of the market square. Of course, there were wars and fires, but the city was rebuilt and expanded over time.

Unfortunately, most historical monuments was destroyed during the Second World War by the Nazis. In 1944, the Germans systematically destroyed the city. Warsaw turned into ruins. After the end of the war, the architecture of the Old Town was restored bit by bit, mainly thanks to surviving paintings and photographs. Wherever possible, crushed stone and brick from the surviving facades of buildings were used. The old town is now a restored copy historical buildings and structures. In the twentieth century, UNESCO included the Warsaw Old Town on the list of world cultural heritage. On the Market Square in Warsaw, museum exhibits are captured for posterity to remember the horrors of war. Let's consider what attractions will interest tourists in this historical place.

Sights of the Old Town

When a visitor first visits the old part of Warsaw, he comes to Castle Square. It is in the center of this square that there is a monument to the famous historical figure of Poland - King Sigismund III. Nearby is the Royal Castle, which was the residence of the kings after the capital was moved from Krakow. This happened in the 17th century, when Warsaw began to develop more actively. After Poland gained independence, the former Royal Castle became the residence of presidents. This building was also heavily damaged by the war, so the interior decor of the castle somewhat resembles a modern setting.

The sights of the old town in Warsaw are represented by many unusual statues and monuments. The most famous of them:

• Little Mermaid Statue;
• Monument to King Sigismund;
• Ancient bell in Canonia Square;
• The narrowest house in Warsaw;
• Barbican, decorated with four towers.

Interesting! All the houses of the old city have one feature - instead of numbering, a figurine of an object or animal is placed on the facade of each house. That’s what the buildings are called – the house under the ship, the house under the lion.

The symbol of the Old Town is the Little Mermaid of Warsaw. Artists and musicians gather around her, playing an ancient organ.

In the depths of the old city there is a famous temple - the main Catholic cathedral of Poland, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The most famous citizens of Poland are buried there, for example, the writer Henryk Sienkiewicz, King Stanislaw August Poniatowski. Thanks to the excellent acoustics of this temple, organ concerts are held here today.

It is also interesting to visit Canonia Square. Previously, there was a medieval cemetery here, then a statue of a bronze bell was installed. This bell was cast in the 17th century for the belfry of the College of Jesuits. Due to cracks in the case, it is unsuitable for ringing. There is also one interesting attraction on Canonia Square - the “thin house”. The owner of this building decided to save money by bypassing the law on paying land taxes. Instead of a wide facade, he built a house with thin walls. Also interesting is the Barbican, where in our time festivals with knightly tournaments are held.

As you can see, there are many historical buildings located here. Nowadays, there are many cafes and restaurants here for tourists. At any time there are many guests walking in the center and local residents. There are many souvenirs sold at the Market Square. In eateries you can try national cuisine.

We advise you to come to the Old Town of the Polish capital on Christmas Eve, when all the buildings are decorated with bright lights. To fully enjoy the atmosphere ancient architecture, you can ride in a carriage drawn by three horses.

How to get to the old center of Warsaw

How to get to the old city? The historical center is located near the main transport hubs of the capital. Warsaw has a developed transport network of buses, trams and metro. Therefore, you can use any of these types of transport.

If you arrived in Warsaw on Central Airport named after Chopin and you have limited time, you can get to the Old Town by taxi in half an hour. For this purpose, bus number 175 is suitable, which will take you there in 40–50 minutes. You will need to get off at the Opera House stop and walk about 500 meters. You can always ask the driver for directions vehicle or from passers-by. From central station You can get there by metro after two stops. From Warsaw Zapadnaya station you can get there directly by taking bus number 178.

Location on the map:

If you already live in the city, then from different parts of the capital you can get to the center by buses No. 116, 180 and 144N. You need to get off at the “Kapitulna” stop. You can take the tram to the Stare Miasto stop. Suitable numbers are 4, 20, 23, 25, 28 and 13.

In any case, to avoid getting lost, it is better to download a city map. In Warsaw, as in any European city, there are traffic patterns everywhere on the streets. There is also good 4G Internet coverage on the city streets, which will prevent you from getting lost. So, we can say that any tourist will find something interesting for themselves when visiting the historical center of Warsaw.