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Following the Royal Warsaw Route: From the Castle to the Łazienki Palace
Warsaw, Poland

Following the Royal Warsaw Route: From the Castle to the Łazienki Palace

Discover the secrets of Warsaw by strolling from the historical heart of the city all the way to the royal gardens.

2h 56min
Duration
5.4 km
Distance
10
places
53
stories

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Discover the secrets of Warsaw by strolling from the historical heart of the city all the way to the royal gardens.

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History and culture
Following the Royal Warsaw Route: From the Castle to the Łazienki Palace

10 unique places

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Castle Square - Gateway to the History of Warsaw

The central square of Warsaw, the starting point of the Royal Route and the historical heart of the city, reconstructed after the wartime destruction. Dominated by the Royal Castle and the Sigismund's Column.

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Castle Square - Gateway to the History of Warsaw
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Royal Castle - Residence of Rulers

The former official residence of the kings of Poland, now a museum and one of the most important national monuments. The castle, destroyed during World War II and rebuilt through the efforts of the entire nation, is a symbol of Polish statehood.

Royal Castle - Residence of Rulers
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The Archcathedral and St. John Street - The Spiritual Heart of the Old Town

The Gothic Archcathedral of St. John the Baptist is the mother of Warsaw's churches, the place of kings' coronations, and the resting place of great Poles. Świętojańska Street, one of the oldest in the city, leads straight to the heart of the Old Town.

The Archcathedral and St. John Street - The Spiritual Heart of the Old Town
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Old Town Market Square - Warsaw's Living Room

The historic center and the oldest part of Warsaw, surrounded by colorful townhouses. Since the Middle Ages, it has been the main square of the city, a place of trade, ceremonies, and courts. Today it is vibrant, full of restaurants, galleries, and street artists.

Old Town Market Square - Warsaw's Living Room
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Krakowskie Przedmieście and the Monument of Adam Mickiewicz

The representative street of Warsaw, the initial section of the Royal Route. Surrounded by palaces, churches, and historical buildings. The monument of the poet Adam Mickiewicz is one of the most characteristic points and a popular meeting place.

Krakowskie Przedmieście and the Monument of Adam Mickiewicz
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University of Warsaw - Gateway to Knowledge

The largest university in Poland, founded in 1816. The historical campus at Krakowskie Przedmieście is an enclave of greenery and impressive architecture, and its monumental main gate is one of the symbols of the university.

University of Warsaw - Gateway to Knowledge
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Saxon Garden

A symbolic place of tribute to the unnamed heroes who fell for their homeland. The grave is located in the surviving fragment of the colonnade of the Saxon Palace. Just behind it stretches the Saxon Garden - the oldest public park in Poland.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Saxon Garden
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Nowy Świat Street - The Pulse of Contemporary Warsaw

Extension of Krakowskie Przedmieście and part of the Royal Route. Nowy Świat is one of the most famous and vibrant streets in Warsaw, full of exclusive shops, restaurants, and cafes. The street combines historical elegance with modern energy.

Nowy Świat Street - The Pulse of Contemporary Warsaw
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Royal Baths Park - Frederic Chopin Monument

One of the most recognizable monuments in the world, a tribute to the greatest Polish composer. The monumental, Art Nouveau sculpture depicts Chopin inspired under a stylized willow tree. In the summer, famous Chopin concerts take place at his feet.

Royal Baths Park - Frederic Chopin Monument
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Royal Baths Park - Palace on the Isle

The pearl of Polish classicism and the summer residence of King Stanisław August Poniatowski. Picturesquely situated on an artificial island, the palace, surrounded by a park and connected to the mainland by two bridges, is one of the most beautiful monuments in Poland.

Royal Baths Park - Palace on the Isle
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