Frédéric Chopin, pianist, composer and one of the most important figures of Romantic music, was born in a city full of history and remarkable sights – he was born in the capital of Poland, Warsaw. If that’s not reason enough for you to visit Warsaw (or if you’re not a fan of classical music or not a fan of Chopin, OR not a fan of music in general), then I’ll give you a quick list of the places you can visit in Warsaw that might convince you to go.
Many of the sites have been repaired or reconstructed, but the reproductions have been made so accurately that the sites continue to be impressive landmarks in the city of Warsaw. Take for instance the Royal Palace, which was destroyed, like most of the other buildings in Poland, by the Nazis during the Second World War, whose outside was beautifully rebuilt and whose inside contains relics from the original palace that have been saved from the war. Another example is the Warsaw Barbican, a fortress protecting the walled city of Warsaw. This was also destroyed during the Second World War by the Nazis, but was rebuilt and now retains its former medieval glory. You can also visit the Palace of Culture and Science, which was Joseph Stalin’s gift to Poland shortly after the war. While many Poles considered this to be a symbol of the socialist rule of the past, it remains to be one of the major tourist attractions in Warsaw.
If you’re into admiring the simple scenery, you can have a picnic in one of the many squares in Warsaw. The palaces have squares open to the public, and there are squares scattered all over the city where you can admire the Polish architecture. The Royal Palace square would be where I recommend you start, then you can just make your way around. Warsaw has stood witness to history for a long time and surely you’ll find something to interest you there.