6. Museum of Modern Art
The “Museum on the Vistula,” opened in 2017, is a branch of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. In addition to exhibition halls showcasing collections in visual arts, film, theater, and music, it also features a café, bookstore, and an educational-research center.
7. University Library in Warsaw (BUW)
One of the most important cultural institutions in Poland, the University of Warsaw Library (BUW) was designed by architect Stefan Szyller. The BUW building serves not only as a repository for books but also as a center for scientific, cultural, and social activities.
8. St. Florian’s Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian the Martyr, commonly known as St. Florian’s Cathedral, was constructed between 1886 and 1901. This Neo-Gothic church in the Praga-Północ district was designed by Józef Pius Dziekoński.
9. Praga Park
A historic urban park located in the Praga-Północ district. Praski Park features a playground, a concert shell, and a series of garden sculptures, with the most distinctive being a metal giraffe.
10. Church of St. Anne
For several centuries a Bernardine church, and now academic, it is a significant and distinctive feature in the skyline of Warsaw. It is one of the oldest churches in Warsaw and one of the few that has remained largely authentic.
11. Old Town in Warsaw
Traditionally, the Old Town, the former city of Old Warsaw. A compact complex of historic architecture, mostly from the 17th and 18th centuries, with a medieval layout of buildings, surrounded by a ring of defensive walls from the 14th–16th centuries.
12. Royal Castle in Warsaw
The Baroque-Classicist Royal Castle, located on the Vistula River escarpment, was built as a defensive structure. For centuries it was the seat of Poland’s rulers. It currently serves as a museum and representative functions.
13. Warsaw Archcathedral
The Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is one of the most important places of Polish culture and national tradition. The basilica has witnessed many historical events: coronations, weddings and royal funerals.
14. Church of St. Martin
The building is located on Piwna Street, which is the longest street in the Old Town – its length is 250 m. Built in 1356, rebuilt in the Baroque style. The last reconstruction was carried out in the 18th century.
15. City Zoo
Antonina and Jan Żabiński Zoo in Warsaw, located in the Praga-Północ district, opened in 1928. On an area of 40 ha of beautiful park there are over 12,000 animals representing about 500 species.