Warsaw

It is the only capital city in the European Union that has a nature reserve near the center. It is a reserve Czerniakowskie Lake, which are local in Mokotów, which is about 6 km. from downtown. In addition, almost a quarter of them are green areas and parks, the most popular of which is Łazienki Park. In general, the number of parks in Warsaw is up to 88.

The Palace of Culture and Science appears as a relic of the past, which was supposed to be demolished several times, but still reigns over the city. Thanks to this tall structure (231 m) and other skyscrapers, Warsaw is one of the ultimate metropolises in Europe.

The most populous city in Poland Due to the fact that it is inhabited by almost 1.8 million, Warsaw is the most populous city in Poland, ahead of Krakow, Łódź and Wrocław. Interestingly, this means that about 4.5% of the entire country's population lives within it.

A great place to spend time with children is the Copernicus Science Center. There are sex attractions for adults and children. Trips to this place come from all over Poland. The garden on the roof of the Center with a wonderful view of the Old Town, the Vistula River or the National Stadium also encourages children to visit this place. .

In the Old Town Square, there is a statue of the Mermaid, which, according to one legend, defends the city in gratitude for saving her from a kidnapped merchant. Interestingly, the Mermaid is also in the coat of arms of Warsaw.

Films shot in Warsaw

• 11 Minutes
• Fitoor
• Der Gelbe Schein
• A Generation
• The Hater
• Jack Strong
• The Night of the Generals
• Smolensk
• Teefa in Trouble
• Undeclared War
• Vinci
• What Will You Do When You Catch Me?

Hotels in WarsawMarriott (skyscraper with wonderful views) https://www.warsawmarriott.pl/ Gromada (in the city centre) https://www.gromada.pl/hotel-warszawa-centrum Victoria (close to the palace and the opera) https://sofitel-victoria-hotel-warsaw.hotel-ds.com/pl/

Wilanów Potatoes Jan III Sobieski popularized potatoes in Poland. The ruler sent his wife, Marysieńka, a sack of potatoes from Vienna in 1636. The king’s gardener, Wieńczarek, planted them in the garden of Wilanów palace, which made the plant so popular in the country. https://www.wilanow-palac.pl/ziemniaczane_trofeum.html Statistically, every year, Polish people eat 116 kg of potatoes per person! Chopin cuisine One of the most famous composers was a great gourmand. His favourite dish was a poularde stuffed with dates, nuts, raisins and almonds. It is also supposed to be the reason of a big fight between him and his beloved one. The son of George Sand took the chicken leg and breast for himself. Chopin considered this as a sign of disrespect towards him. Thursday Dinners The last king of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski, used to organize meeting for the intellectuals. The dinners were organized every week and lasted 3 to 4 hours. The guests talked about art, science and literature. The menus of these dinners were composed by the chef, Paul Tremo, who always remembered what the king likes. The menu included mutton, tripe soup, pike, borsch, cold smoked meat and Polish pate. Wedel Karol Wedel opened his first confectionery shop with a small chocolate manufacture in 1851 in Warsaw. r. He used to serve drinking chocolate and other chocolate goods there. Wedel products are incredibly popular among Warsaw citizens and visitors, who visit the confectioneries in large amounts and want to try the interesting and sophisticated flavor compositions. https://wedel.pl/o-firmie/historia Pańska skórka (traditional sweets) A traditional white and pink homemade sweets, traditionally sold nearby Warsaw cemetaries in All Saints Day. It used to be called “panieńska skórka” (young woman’s skin) - probably because of its smoothness and sweetness. The sweets owe their unique taste to the unique recipe, which include sugar (or honey), whipped egg whites, vinegar (or lemon juice) and fruit juice (raspberry or strawberry). Fun fact: each recipe for this treat begins with the words “Supposedly…”. It is kept in secret and passed down from generation to generation. https://metrowarszawa.gazeta.pl/metrowarszawa/1,141635,16892643,to-najpilniej- strzezona-tajemnica-warszawy-poznalismy.html