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Royal Castle
Royal Castle is a landmark presented on most of postcards and photos from the capital city Warsaw. Thus you have to visit it thoroughly as the castle has very interesting exhibitions that present the history of Poland and Central Europe. Art lovers will fancy lots of great paintings, sculptures and tapestries. Another advantage is a fact that the castle is situated in the Old Town core and as a result you will find it very easily.

Royal Route
Royal Route is situated in the historic city centre of Warsaw. However if you walk to the end of it you will reach downtown area which is financial centre of the Polish capital. Such attractions like: Royal Castle, St. Anne and Holy Cross churches as well as Barbican are a must. You also have to walk through streets called Nowy Swiat and Krakowskie Przedmiescie as both of them look very attractive and are considered as representative for Warsaw.

Wilanow Palace
Wilanów Palace also called "Polish Versailles" is a very big attraction. If you visit it in the summer period, you may not miss splendid park which is a venue of many cultural events. Art lovers will fancy large collection of paintings, sculptures and craft exhibits in the museum. There is also another museum devoted to posters located in the former stables. All necessary information may be found on official website http://www.wilanow-palac.art.pl/

Lazienki Park
Lazienki Park is a great place for a pleasant walk between trees, plants, flowers and peacocks. Riding a bike is prohibited in the park and thus elderly people and small kids will surely feel safe here. Great Lazienkowski Palace, Ujazdowski Castle and New Orangery building are a must. Then it is also advised to see Belvedere.

Jewish Quarter
Former Jewish Quarter is certainly one of the most interesting sites in Warsaw. Unfortunately as the city was heavily bombed and destroyed during the Second World War, there are only ruins of former ghetto buildings in Warsaw. Nevertheless Jewish Historical Institute will help you trace your roots and if your Jewish ancestors come from Warsaw you may try to find their graves on Gensha Cemetery.

Palace of Culture and Science
Palace of Culture and Science is the highest building in Warsaw and one of the major attractions of the city. You will find this monumental object very easily as it is situated in the downtown area next to hotels: Intercontinental and Marriott and Warszawa Centralna railway station. It is a good idea to go to the top of the building by an elevator. As a reward you will get a chance to admire great panoramic view of the whole Warsaw.