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How to exchange currencies to travel to different continents

If you are planning a trip overseas, is probable that you need to exchange your euros into a foreign currency.  An excellent option its Eurochange. Eurochange has competitive exchange rates and a wide diversity of currencies. In this post we are going to tell you how can you exchange currencies in order to travel thru different continents.

Europe

If Europe is your destination, Eurochange can be a smart choice to exchange into European currencies. With no commission and excellent exchange rats, you could exchange your euros into Pounds, if you going to the UK, or Swiss Franks if you planning to visit Switzerland. Zlotys and Czech crowns are other popular currencies used in European travels. 

North America

When your destination is North America, at Eurochange we can provide you with dollars, whether they are American or Canadian. We do not have any commission and we make sure that we offer you the best rates in order to buy those currencies. You may need some US dollars if Los Angeles, Miami or New York are your destinations, or Canadian dollars If you planning to visit Toronto, Montreal or Niagara Falls. 

South America

In case you want to travel to the south of the American continent, at Eurochange we can exchange your euros into some other currencies like the Argentinian peso, Brazilian real, or Chilean peso. Eurochange offers you a great variety of currencies with a competitive exchange rate and no extra or hidden fees. Make sure you reserve your pesos if you going to Buenos Aires or your Reales if you traveling to Rio de Janeiro.

Asia

What about Asia? We also have you cover. Eurochange has offices in many of the most touristic destinations in the continent as Thailand, Japan and Honk Kong. Eurochange offers you excellent exchange rates with no commission.  Ask us about how to get your Yen if you planning on visit Tokio or reserve some Bath if you going to make your way around Bangkok.

Oceania

And finally, if you planning to visit Oceania, you can find Eurochange in Australia and New Zealand. We can offer you no fees or commissions on your currency exchanges. So make sure you choose Eurochange to obtain your Australian dollars to visit Sidney or new Zealand dollars to check Auckland.

Summarizing, Eurochange is an excellent option to exchange your euros into foreign currencies before you travel overseas. Our company offers you a great variety of currencies, with competitive rates and no fees or commissions. For all that and more, Eurochange is a reliable and convenient option to all the Spanish travelers. Don´t hesitate to visit Eurochange next time you need foreign currencies!

7-day route through Poland in summer

What to do on one week in Poland in summer

When thinking about summer holidays, many people think of beaches, hammocks, palm trees and piña colada. But there are many travelers who prefer to visit the capitals of northern Europe in the warmer months. It is a good opportunity to see these cities with more life than ever. Both tourists and locals go out to the street to enjoy the terraces and parks making the experience totally different to what they would find traveling during other months.

Today we propose a 7-day tour through three of the main Polish cities with advice on what to see and what to do in Poland in summer. If your trip lasts less days, you can easily adapt it and choose the options that you prefer.

The cities that we propose to visit are Wroclaw, Krakow and Warsaw. The distances between them are similar (3-3: 30h) which makes them perfect to visit in the order you want. In addition, you can organize the trip to make the transfers by train or car and you can choose the arrival and departure airports that best suit you since the three cities have good connections with the main Spanish airports.

 

Day 1 Warsaw

Royal Castle in Warsaw
Royal Castle in Warsaw

 

The first thing that draws attention when arriving in Warsaw is the contrast between the modern office buildings, the Soviet buildings and the old town. But the old Town with cobbled streets is not such. After the World War II more than 85% of the buildings in Warsaw were destroyed, forming a mass of rubble. After the war, began the reconstruction of almost everything you will see during your visit and today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Miniature Park in Warsaw
Miniature Park in Warsaw

 

If you want to know more about the subject, you can visit the Warsaw Museum in the Market Square, in the old town. Nearby you will also find the Miniatures Park where some of the most interesting buildings that were destroyed or severely modified throughout the history of the city are reproduced.

Market Square in Warsaw
Market Square in Warsaw

 

Room in the Museum of Marie Curie
Room in the Museum of Marie Curie

 

You can also take the first day to visit the old town, or Stare Miasto, where you will also find the Royal Castle, the Column of Sigismund III and the Mermaid Fountain. And in the immediate vicinity you can visit the Marie Curie Museum or get closer to watching the multimedia fountain show (at dusk or at night it is best to see the lights and the effects of the fountain while you take an ice cream).

 

Day 2 Warsaw

First part of the Royal Route in Warsaw
First part of the Royal Route in Warsaw

 

Palace on the Island, Lazienki Park, Warsaw
Palace on the Island, Lazienki Park, Warsaw

 

Once you've seen the old town, it's time to take the Royal Route as if you were one of the ancient kings of Poland. The Royal Route begins at Royal Castle (at Stare Miasto) and exits southwards through Krakowskie Przedmieście, continues through Nowy Świat, Aleje Ujazdowskie, Belwederska, Sobieskiego and ends at Aleja Wilanowska. This route of more than 11 kilometers is what the kings did to move from their usual residence in the old case to their palaces outside the center: the Ujazdów Palace, the Palace on the Island in the Łazienki Park and the Wilanów Palace.

Room in the Museum of Chopin, Warsaw
Room in the Museum of Chopin, Warsaw

 

Although there are regular buses that will take you to the main tourist attractions of the route, we recommend you to do the first section that goes from the old town to Aleje Jerozolimskie on foot (or by bike). In this area, a large part of the city's gastronomic, shopping and nightlife offer is concentrated. You can also get closer by taking a walk to the Frédéric Chopin Museum.

 

Day 3 Warsaw

For the last day in the Polish capital, we recommend you to get away from the center to discover other charms of the city. It may be a good time for you to look for a "milk bar" or Bar Mleczny where you will regress in the early twentieth century eating traditional food, without artifices and at a cheap price.

Clandestine printing, Uprising Museum, Warsaw
Clandestine printing, Uprising Museum, Warsaw

 

One of the historical facts for which Warsaw has been known throughout the world is the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazi invasion. In the Museum of the Uprising you can learn everything that happened before, during and after the rebellion. If your visit coincides with August 1, the anniversary of the start of the uprising is celebrated in the city. On the street you will see men and women dressed in typical clothing from the 40s, there are concerts and many activities to remember this day.

Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw
Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw

 

For the last day's sunset, reserve a moment to climb the PKIN viewpoint or Pałac Kultury i Nauki w Warszawie. It is a palace that Stalin once "gave" to the Poles. Nowadays it houses offices, exhibition halls and movie and theater halls. From the viewpoint you have the best views of the city.

 

Day 4 Warsaw – Krakow

Cloth hall in Krakow
Cloth hall building in Krakow

 

On the fourth day of travel, we change city to go from Warsaw to Krakow, about 300 kilometers to the south. You can do this journey by train or car rental. Both options are fast and not very expensive.

Barbican in Krakow
Barbican in Krakow's Old Town

 

Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow
Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow

 

The first thing to visit in Krakow is its old town. The Stare Miasto in Krakow is surrounded by a green belt that is where the city wall once stood. It has a horseshoe shape. In the south is the Wawel Hill, with its Castle and its Cathedral. To the north is the Barbican, one of the doors that gave access to the city through its wall. In the center is the Market Square, the largest medieval square in Europe, with the Cloth Hall in the center and surrounded by several historic buildings such as the St. Mary's Basilica. Near the Market Square you will also find the Jagiellonian University where they studied, among others, Pope John Paul II or Nicolaus Copernicus.

Courtyard of the Jagiellonian University of Krakow
Courtyard of the Jagiellonian University of Krakow

 

Saint Mary Basilic in Krakow
Saint Mary Basilic in Krakow

 

In addition to contemplating the passers-by of the square, you can have a drink or a meal in one of its numerous bars and restaurants or you can also buy souvenirs. But, undoubtedly, the most curious thing you can see (or rather, listen to) in the square is the trumpet call every hour on the hour from one of the towers of the St. Mary's Basilica.

 

Day 5 Krakow

For the second day in the city of Krakow we propose you to get to know one of the neighborhoods with more atmosphere and more activity of the city, the Jewish district Kasimierz. It is the neighborhood where the Hebrews of the city traditionally settled until the Second World War. Its streets and buildings are very well preserved.

There you will find synagogues, exhibitions, basilicas, museums and countless restaurants and bars that animate its streets and squares. It is a good option to try the specialties of kosher cuisine and traditional Hebrew dishes.

Oscar Schindler's office in Krakow
Oscar Schindler's office in Krakow

 

Cabinets in the Pharmacie Under the Eagle
Cabinets in the Pharmacie Under the Eagle

 

South of the Vistula River you can expand the history of the Jewish population of the city during the Nazi occupation at the Oscar Schindler Museum and the Pharmacie Under The Eagle. Both buildings contain exhibits so visitors can see how they were trying to save the lives of Jewish citizens of the Krakow ghetto.

 

Day 6 Krakow – Auschwitz – Wroclaw

On the sixth day of travel we leave Krakow to travel to Wroclaw, 270 kilometers away. Again you have the possibility to go by rental car or to make the trip by train. But, as you will see, our recommendation is to take a car (at least from this day) to have more freedom on the move.

Barracks behind the gate in Auschwitz
Barracks behind the gate in Auschwitz

 

About 70 kilometers from Krakow is the Extermination Camp of Auschwitz Birkenau. We leave to your choice if you want to make this type of visits during your holidays or not, since they are not pleasant visits. But it can be a good option to become aware of the magnitude of what happened not only in Poland, but in much of Europe. If you decide to see it, keep in mind that in summer there are usually many people, be patient with the queues.

Hansel and gretel in Wroclaw
Hansel and gretel in Wroclaw

 

Wrocalw's Town Hall
Wrocalw's Town Hall

 

For the first day or the first afternoon in Wroclaw you have to take a walk through the old town with its Market Square. You can see the St. Mary Magdalene Church or the St. Elizabeth's Church whose bell towers stand out above the buildings of the city. In the center of the square stands the City Hall Building with different architectural styles that reflect the passage of time. In a corner of the Market Square you will see the Hansel and Gretel houses. And you can entertain yourself during the walk by looking for all the figurines of the dwarves of Wroclaw (which are not only in the old town, are spread throughout the city).

St. John Baptist Cathedral, Wroclaw
St. John Baptist Cathedral, Wroclaw

 

The Oder River that crosses the city, passes through the north of the old town, at the foot of the University of Wroclaw. On the river there are several islands with landscaped areas to stroll through and also several churches and historic buildings. And on the other side of the river is the largest concentration of religious buildings in the city with the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Church of St. Giles, the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, the Faculty of Theology and the Archbishop's Palace between others.

 

Day 7 Wroclaw

Underground city of Osowka
Underground city of Osowka

 

For the last day in Poland we propose a curious and not at all overcrowded visit, since the vast majority of tourists traveling to Poland are unaware of this place. It is about the underground city of Osowka. The city is located about 80 kilometers southwest of Wroclaw. It is a network of tunnels dug by the Nazis under the mountains of the area. Being a wooded area, they were not easy to detect by enemies. The purpose of this construction was kept secret and nowadays it is not known for what purpose they were created, although it is speculated that it could be a hideout to hide if they lost the war and could survive for a few years until they could leave again or they could be the new secret headquarters of Hitler. The total complex has 7 excavations in different parts of the Owl Mountains, next to the Polish border with the Czech Republic.

The guided tour is in Polish (if you're lucky one of the guides speaks Spanish) but you can take the audio guide in English.

Back to Wroclaw you can make a stop in Ksiaz, to visit its Castle or in Swidnica to visit the Church of Peace.

 

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We hope you find this post helpful to organize your next vacation in Poland. And before your trip, remember to change Euros to Polish Zlotys for the purchases and payments you make during your stay.

Enjoy the trip!

4 getaways through Europe for this summer

Four ideas for a short trip in Europe during this summer

If this summer you don’t have time or budget to make a long trip to the other side of the world, don’t worry. You also have options to make a 3-4 day getaway to European destinations on a budget. What are you waiting for? Take a look and start preparing your trip for this summer!

 

Krakow, Poland

Market Square in Krakow, Poland
Market Square in Krakow, Poland

 

Located in southern Poland, Krakow was the capital of the country for several centuries. Although at present it is not the capital of the country, it is still an important cultural, economic and educational point.

The old town (Stare Miasto) of Krakow can be visited in one day. Don’t miss out on the market square (Rynek Główny) and the Hejnał Mariacki, the trumpet played hourly from one of the columns of the cathedral.

You can spend another day touring the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral and ending the day with a picnic along the Vistula River.

In the Jewish quarter you can get to know more about its culture and its gastronomy by walking through its intricate streets. In addition to witnessing its most recent history during the Second World War visiting the Oscar Schindler's Factory.

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Bucharest, Romania

Palace of the Parliament in Bucarest, Romania
Palace of the Parliament in Bucarest, Romania

 

Bucharest is the capital of Romania, located in the south of the country. It is also its industrial and economic engine and, in recent years, has seen tourism grow in its streets.

A large part of its old town was destroyed during the communist era to build the great buildings and avenues of the time, however north of Unirii Square there are still a dozen cobbled streets where you can get to the idea of ​​how the city was ​​before being the metropolis that it is now. In the area there is a great gastronomic and leisure offer as well as the History Museum of Romania and several Orthodox churches.

Bucharest was known as the little Paris in the early twentieth century for its tree-lined avenues as Pavel Dimitrievici Kiseleff Avenue that leads to its replica of the Arc de Triomphe of the French capital. During communism Unirii Boulevard was also built, trying to imitate the Champs Elysees in Paris. Strolling along this Boulevard you will find some of the grandest buildings in the city with the huge Parliament Palace at the end as the icing on the cake.

To escape the hustle and bustle, prepare a walk through one of the parks in the city or the multiple lakes north of the city.

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Prague, Czech Republic

Square in the old town of Prague, Czech Republic
Square in the old town of Prague, Czech Republic

 

The capital of the Czech Republic is located more or less in the center of the country. Its best-known tourist attraction is the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) with the Church of St. Nicholas and the Astronomical Clock Tower. Around it you will find a network of narrow streets that make up the old part of the city (Staré Město). Synagogues, churches and museums, restaurants, cafeterias and clubs make up its leisure and cultural offer.

On the other side of the river is the Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) with Malá Strana at its feet, literally Little Town. One of the oldest neighborhoods in the city where you can stroll, visit museums and palaces crowned by the Cathedral of Saint Vithus within the Castle.

To the south of the castle, you can walk like a local in the Petřín Park. It is also one of the best places to have a panoramic view of the city at sunset.

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Lake Balaton, Hungary

Lake Balaton in Hungary
Lake Balaton in Hungary

 

If what you want for this summer is a getaway to rest in the sun instead of visiting a city, you can choose one of the cities of the "beach of Hungary", Lake Balaton.

Lake Balaton is located about 100 kilometers southwest of Budapest and is the main national tourist destination. Along its 75 kilometers you will find beaches, water activities, the Balaton-felvidéki National Park, accommodation for all tastes and all pockets, vineyards and local wines, historic cities, SPA's,…

To travel around the villages around the lake use the network of trains and buses that connect the towns around the lake and enjoy the views.

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We hope we have given you some ideas for your summer holidays. Remember that if you need to buy foreign currency for your trip, at Eurochange we give you the best price with full availability.

Good trip!

Budget to travel to Poland: 1 week, 2 people

We help you to decide the budget for your trip to Poland

One of the issues that we most doubt when traveling abroad (especially when it comes to a country with a different currency) is how much money we take. And it is not an easy question to answer, but we will try to help you to calculate how many Zlotys to carry for a week in Poland.

Cathedral Island in Wroclaw, Poland
Cathedral Island in Wroclaw, Poland

 

 

Transport

The most convenient option to get around in cities is to buy a transport voucher. These bonds usually take 1, 2 or 3 days and are valid for bus, tram or underground.

Simple tickets usually cost between 3 and 4 zlotys. These tickets allow you to get on any means of transport in 20 minutes from activation. So if you're going to make a quick transfer, they'll serve you. The 1-day passes for zones 1 cost 15 Zlotys and are cheaper if purchased for several days in a row.

If you organize well, you can spend a few days visiting on foot the centers of the cities where most of the tourist attractions are located. The most distant visits can be collected on other days to buy day passes and move by public transport.

To travel between cities the train is a good option. The Intercity PKP Express trains are fast, they take two and a half hours to cover the journey. Tickets from Warsaw to Krakow cost 150 Zlotys being the most expensive. There are also options that take longer and cost half.

And if you prefer to travel by car, the rents of international companies usually have a fairly similar price. Between 150 and 200 Zlotys per day with insurance included. The liter of unleaded petrol 95 goes for about 5.05 – 5.20 zlotys depending on the gas station. In addition there are stretches of highway between some cities.

SUMMARY

  • Transportation tickets for 3 nonconsecutive days: 90 Zlotys
  • Train tickets for two trips: 300 Zlotys
  • Rental car for two days: 300 Zlotys
  • Gasoline for a journey of about 500 kilometers: 250 Zlotys
Royal Castle Square in Warsaw, Poland
Royal Castle Square in Warsaw, Poland

 

Accommodation

As in any other tourist area, accommodation prices may vary depending on the season. Prices tend to range from 40 Zlotys for a hostel or bed and breakfast, to 200 for an average hotel or 400 for a holiday apartment in the center.

Let's put an average of 200 zlotys per day for two people.

SUMMARY

  • Accommodation for 3 nights economic: 600 Zlotys
  • Accommodation for 3 nights regular: 150 Zlotys
Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland
Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland

 

Sights

In the main cities of Poland there are several guided tours companies with very cheap prices. There are even those who do the tours in exchange for tips, with which we put the price ourselves.

There are also other paid visits to the cities for around 40-50 zlotys or excursions to nearby places of between 100 – 200 zlotys per person (such as visits to Auschwitz, to the salt mines of Wieliczka or to Zakopane from Krakow).

Tickets to museums have quite different prices. If you look at the pages of the museums that you want to visit in advance, you can confirm if the day of your visit is paid or not, since there are days when visits are free. Prices are between 10 and 60 zlotys per person.

SUMMARY

  • Two guided tours for two people: 100 Zlotys
  • Guided tour of Auschwitz (not including transportation): 100 Zlotys
  • Entrances to the Marie Curie Museum Warsaw: 22 Zlotys
  • Tickets to the Chopin Museum Warsaw: 44 Zlotys
  • Entrances to the viewpoint of the Palace of Culture and Science Warsaw: 40 Zlotys
  • Tickets to the Museum of the Schindler Factory Krakow: 64 Zlotys
Typical polish: Pierogi Ruskie
Typical polish food: pierogi ruskie filled with potato and cheese

 

Food and drink

As far as food and beverages are concerned, prices are usually quite cheap. Although it is like everything else, there are always places in more tourist areas where you can see that prices are higher and others are more distant where it seems you are lying paying so little.

For example, it is possible to pay 4 Euros for a normal draft beer of 30 cl. but the prices are usually between 8 and 16 Zlotys in the most tourist areas.

Especially in summer, the most demanded are ice cream. A normal cone ice cream with a ball costs between 2 and 5 zlotys.

And for lunch or dinner, you have dairies where you can eat for less than 10 zlotys. In restaurants, the prices of dishes are usually between 15 and 20 zlotys. If you decide to go to the supermarket and make the purchase for a picnic, then calculate roughly half the budget.

SUMMARY

  • 3 meals in a la carte restaurant: 150 Zlotys
  • 4 dinners in a la carte restaurant: 200 Zlotys
  • 2 meals and 1 dinner at dairies: 80 Zlotys
  • 1 lunch and 1 picnic dinner: 30 Zlotys
  • Take something (a few beers or some ice cream several days): 100 Zlotys
Market Square in Krakow, Poland
Market Square in Krakow, Poland

 

Whims and unforeseen

When we talk about budgets to take a trip, we always recommend bringing some money for whims and incidentals. It is true that you can always make your payments by card and in almost any place they accept them, but when returning home it can be a surprise when you check the price or commissions that your bank has charged you.

For example, about 200 or 300 zlotys per person in a good amount to buy some souvenirs and to have some cash in case we want to do some activity that we did not have scheduled.

SUMMARY

  • Extra for other expenses: 500 Zlotys

 

TOTAL BUDGET

  • Transportation: 940 Zlotys
  • Accommodation: 750 Zlotys
  • Food and drink: 560 Zlotys
  • Tourist attractions: 370 Zlotys
  • Whims and unforeseen expenses: 500 Zlotys

RECOMMENDED TOTAL: 3.100 Zlotys for two people a week. How much is that in Euros? 3.100 Zlotys are about 800 Euros, which would make a total of 400 Euros per person.

Like everything, it always depends on what you are going to do, the cities you are going to visit and the journeys you want to make. But we hope we gave you an approximate orientation to prepare your travel budget.

Last quick and useful trick

Sometimes it is difficult to get used to the idea of ​​the price that is being paid by doing it with a different currency. A quick way to calculate approximately the prices in Euros is to divide the amount in Zlotys by 4.

A Zloty costs us a little more than 25 cents of Euro, so when dividing the amount by 4, we can get an idea of ​​the cost of everything easily.

We hope you enjoy your trip!

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4 European cities to visit in autumn

Have a look to these 4 european cities ideal to visit in autumn

With the arrival of autumn the days begin to become shorter, the temperatures begin to fall, the trees begin to dye of ocher and it seems that already must to be ready for the hibernation. But don’t be discouraged, the end of summer may involve planning a holiday or autumn break in one of these 4 European cities where you will enjoy these months before winter.

Zurich, Swizerland
View of Zurich, Swizerland
 
 

Zurich

We stayed in the northern part of the Alps, but this time it's Zurich's turn in Switzerland. As usual the gardens and parks on the banks of the river change the landscape. A good option is to rent a car in Zurich and spend a day touring Lake Zurich, getting to know the little towns that surround it. The drive from Zurich to Uznach (at the other end of the lake) doesn’t reach 60 kilometers and is a good way to get around the city.

Wroclaw, Poland
Caffes in Wroclaw, Poland
 
 
Gnomes in Wroclaw, Poland
Gnome figurines in Wroclaw, Poland
 
 

Wroclaw

Wroclaw, southwest of Poland, is one of the youngest cities in the country where you can enjoy a milder climate than in the northern cities. Its historic centre has been rehabilitated in recent years and is a perfect city to walk and cross the many bridges that cross its canals as if it were one of the Northern Venices. One of the biggest tourist attractions is to locate the gnomes of Wroclaw. These are figurines of gnomes with a profession and a history that you can find in the streets of historic centre.

Bergen, Norway
Brygge quarter, Bergen, Norway
 
 

Bergen

Located in south-western Norway, Bergen is the second largest city in the country, surrounded by the impressive landscape of the Norwegian fjords. The Bryggen quarter is the most colourful and photographed place of the city with its wooden houses. And very close to it is the Fish Market where you can buy and even taste typical and fresh products. And if you are looking for a walk in the mountains, don’t miss out on the opportunity to do some mycological route and discover the great variety of mushrooms in the area.

Edinburgh, Scotland
View of Edinburgh, Scotland
 
 

Edinburgh

The second largest city and capital of Scotland is one of the best European cities to visit in autumn. Its parks, gardens and green areas begin to change colour and lose their leaves. Strolling through its streets or taking a trip around, can be two good options to enjoy the autumnal landscape. In addition, during the autumn months there are many celebrations in the city: the festival of storytelling, the Samhuinn, Halloween, Guy Fawkes night, St. Andrew's Day,…

 

If you have decided to prepare a break to visit one of these cities, remember that you will need to change your Euros to the corresponding currency. But it is not a problem, in Eurochange you will be able to buy the currencies that you need with the best rate and total availability.

5 things you should not miss out on in Warsaw

We tell you five things you can do during your trip to Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. If you are going to visit it this summer, we help you to add the essential 5 things to your visit.

Restaurants in the Old City
Restaurants in the Market Square, Old City Warsaw – Poland
 

The Old Town (Stare Miasto)

The Old Town is the birthplace of the city of Warsaw. It is not the oldest area since it was completely destroyed after World War II and was rebuilt stone by stone to regain its pre-war appearance. It is a World Heritage Site since 1980. A quick search in Google and you can see a lot of pictures of its appearance now and then.

The Old Town is located between the Vistula River and the old wall that runs along Podwale Street. In the center is the Market Square, surrounded by cafes and restaurants. You can walk its streets with shops and restaurants, visit the Cathedral of San Juan or take a walk of Kings by the Royal Palace.

Palace on the Isle
Palace on the Isle, Lazienki Park, Warsaw – Poland
 

The Royal Route

Speaking of walks of Kings, you can take advantage of the good weather of summer to tour the Royal Route. Whether on foot or with a rental bike, this is a pleasant walk of about 10 kilometers surrounded by buildings, palaces, churches and monuments.

From the 16th century the Polish Kings used this walk to move from their usual residence, the Royal Castle located in the Old Town, to one of their summer residences: the Palace of Ujazdów, the Palace on the Isle or the Palace of Wilanów .

The walk begins at the Royal Palace and runs through Krakowskie Przedmieście, Nowy Świat, Plac Trzech Krzyży, Aleje Ujazdowskie, Ulica Belwederska, Ulica Jana III Sobieskiego, Aleje Wilanowska.

Warsaw Uprising Monument
Warsaw Uprising Monument, Warsaw – Poland
 

Recent history

Warsaw was one of the hot spots during World War II as it was one of the world's cities with more Jewish population and also by the creation of the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe. As the capital of Poland was a strategic point for the reception of Jews from other parts of Germany or occupied Poland for their subsequent deportation.

If you want to learn about the darkest passage of the recent history of the city and the country, you can visit the Museum of the Uprising or the Museum of History of Warsaw.

Art Museum
Art Museum near the Vistula, Warsaw – Poland
Photo from: Artmuseum

 

The most up-to-date Warsaw

Leaving behind the past of the city, at present it is one of the European capitals where you can enjoy the most contemporary culture.

You can enjoy the Museum of Modern Art with two buildings where creativity reigns: the old one on Panska Street 3 and the modern one opened in the spring of 2017 next to the Vistula. The most modern can not miss the Neon Museum, a space where all kinds of neon signs are rescued and restored by their owners.

And as for nightlife, the city is not far behind. You will find from pubs and bars from normal to clubs where you have to dress well queue to enter. There is also a great offer of places with terrace and outdoor spaces that come in very well on summer evenings. In Warsaw Insider magazine you will find a long list of places to go depending on what you want every day.

Neon Museum
Neon Museum, Warsaw – Poland
Photo from: Neonmuzeum

 

Museums and more museums

In addition to all that we have told you, in Warsaw you will find a large number of museums for all tastes.

You can review the most important cultural manifestations of the country from the Chopin Museum dedicated to the life and work of the composer, to the Ethnographic Museum, where a review of the history of the country through its inhabitants and their traditions.

If you are interested in science, you can visit the Marie Curie Museum, where you will learn about the life and work of the Polish scientist. It is also advisable to visit the Copernicus Scientific Center where children and adults will enjoy exhibitions and demonstrations.

And for those who love the evolution of technology, Warsaw also offers several options such as the Museum of Technology, the Museum of Military Technology or the Railway Museum where you will see a real review from the first rudimentary devices to the most current technology.

 

If you already have everything prepared for your trip to Warsaw, do not forget to change your Euros to Polish Zlotys. You can buy them now and pick them up at your nearest pickup office or we can send them straight home.

Enjoy your trip!

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