11 Things to See in Warsaw, Poland
11 Things to See in Warsaw, Poland What are three words that come to mind when you think of Poland? For me, it was WW2, cold and grey. In school, history class taught me that Poland has a long past full of tragedy and I wasn't really sure what my expectations were coming here. I just knew that friends and fellow travelers I met along the way had nothing but great things to say, so on this trip to Europe, I made Poland one of my first stops. I spent the week in Warsaw (the city's capital) and here are a few things you should check out if you ever find yourself in Warsaw. Old Town 1. Explore Old Town The first place you should visit if you aren't already staying here is Old Town. A staggering 85% of Warsaw was destroyed in World War 2 and after years of public funding, the town center was reconstructed to look exactly like it had pre-war. These efforts make it look remarkably beautiful and I spent most of my time in this part of the city. 2. Visit the mermaid in Old Town ...
