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Warsaw

Poland · WAW

A rebuilt old town, and Poland's fastest-moving city.

About

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and most populous city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the river Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.87 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of around 3.5 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 7th most populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 square kilometres and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 square kilometres. Warsaw is classified as an alpha global city, a major political, economic and cultural hub, and the country's seat of government. It is also the capital of the Masovian Voivodeship.

Source: Wikipedia — Warsaw (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • affordability · excellent
  • historical · excellent
  • architecture · good
  • dining · good
  • family friendly · good

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Weather through the year

  • Jan36°F13d wet
  • Feb40°F11d wet
  • Mar48°F10d wet
  • Apr58°F10d wet
  • May67°F12d wet
  • Jun76°F11d wet
  • Jul77°F14d wet
  • Aug77°F12d wet
  • Sep69°F10d wet
  • Oct57°F13d wet
  • Nov45°F9d wet
  • Dec38°F12d wet

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Things to do

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Plan the trip

Fly into Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), about 4.8 mi away.

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