Top Rated Attractions in Rest of Poland

Before it was the 'Palace on the Water' at the heart of Lazienki Park, this scenic spot hosted a bathhouse built by 18th-century aristocrat Stanislas Lubomirski. The neoclassical structure standing today dates back to 1766 when King Stanislaw Poniatowski commissioned it as a summer residence. Architectural details like Corinthian columns and artwork-heavy interiors contribute to the beauty that Łazienki Palace has to offer, not to mention the select decorative pieces from the original bathhouse. Highlights of the palace and museum include the ballroom and rotunda, which contains statues of four Polish kings known for creating prosperity, designed by Jan Kamsetzer and Merlini respectively.

The Copernicus Science Centre opened in November 2010. It is one of the most remarkable science museums across Europe and aims to promote science and make it more accessible to average people. Located in a spacious three-story building on the bank of the Vistula River, the center is an ideal place for tourists and Warsaw residents alike. A really great choice for a family day out, there is also a planetarium on-site where you can catch a documentary or movie about astronomy.

Symbolic in every way, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews chronicles the story of this community some 1000 years ago. From their arrival to Poland to their existence in the present age, this repository is a great place for history lovers. Sheathed in copper and glass with letters describing the word 'Polin' in Hebrew and Latin, the building is nestled in an area where Jews were the major population before the war and became a ghetto during the World War II. Spread across eight galleries that are divided into the past, present and future, it gives a glimpse of how the Jews shaped the culture and heritage of Poland. Check out the recreated images of the 17th-century Gwoździec Synagogue and from the Holocaust to post-war times. This comprehensive museum is indeed one of the highlights in Warsaw.

Zamek Królewski is a monument of historical and national significance for Poland. Situated in the beautiful capital city of Warsaw, this castle was the seat of the Republic in the 16th Century and the royal residence. With a sprawling structure in the midst of lush green fields, Zamek Królewski is a testimony of grand Polish architecture. The interiors are laced with paintings, sculptures and other pieces of art by renowned artists. In the present day, the castle houses a museum and a cultural center as well. Various art exhibitions and other events are organized at this privileged venue.

The Chopin monument can be found by a small pond in the rose garden of Lazienki Park. It was finally unveiled in 1926 after 50 long years of negotiations between various committees and associations. However, when Chopin's music became illegal after the outbreak of World War II, the statue was torn down and had to be reconstructed after the war. During the summer, free open-air concerts are held here every Sunday at noon which attract quite a crowd. Be sure and get there early to avoid a scrum for the benches. You can visit this place from 8a daily.

A part of Ujazdowski Castle has been converted into a light airy space for hosting cutting-edge exhibitions, performances, films and video from Polish, European and American artists. It's a place to see and be seen. You will come away inspired, shocked, maybe offended, but rarely indifferent. Finish off your visit with a stroll around Lazienki Park or follow in the artistic mood with a bite to eat in the Quchnia des Artistes - at the rear of the castle where artistic waiters will serve you the latest creations.