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Get in
[edit]See
[edit]- Park Skaryszewski (Park Skaryszewski im. I.J. Paderewskiego).
- 1 Park Nad Balatonem. This is beautiful park is one of the most family friendly parks. It has a large playground for children, walking paths, boat rental, and beach volleyball area.
- National Stadium (Stadion Narodowy), Aleja Księcia Józefa Poniatowskiego, ☏ +48 22 295 90 00. Built for the Euro 2012, Stadion Narodowy is a red and white stadium that hosts concerts, conventions, soccer games, and (American) football games.
Do
[edit]- Warszawski Klub Wodniaków PTTK, ul. Wał Miedzeszyński 295, [email protected]. Rent boats and kayaks and head off for a trip down the Vistula River.
- Saska Kępa Festival (Święto Saskiej Kępy), ul. Francuska. Every year in either May or June, the neighborhood of Saska Kępa, which lies along the Vistula River next to the National Stadium, throws a celebration in honor of itself. The festival is primarily held on ul. Francuska and ul. Paryska. Crowds cram the street and sidewalk tasting the flavors of the neighborhood's cafes and restaurants, buy knickknacks, have their faces painted, and listen to performances by musicians.
- Sinfonia Varsovia, ul. Grochowska 272, ☏ +48 22 582 70 82, fax: +48 22 582 70 84, [email protected]. Founded in 1984, Sinfonia Varsovia has made a name for itself despite its relative youth as a musical organization. Early on in its history, the symphony invited Yehudi Menuhin to participate at a guest conductor. Menuhin's interest in the new organization was so great that he signed a contract with Sinfonia Varsovia to become its principal guest conductor just before he returned to the United Kingdom.
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Buy
[edit]- CH Promenada, ul. Ostrobramska 75. Promenada is a shopping mall that differs from many of the other malls in Warsaw in the fact that it's home to a mixture of exclusive brands and typical mall brand shops, as well as the pleasant fact that it's far less crowded than either Zloty Tarasy or Arkadia.
Eat
[edit]- Restauracja Dom Polski, ul. Francuska 11, ☏ +48 226 162 432, [email protected].
- Prosta Historia, ul. Francuska 24, ☏ +48 22 870 13 25, [email protected]. Prosta Historia mostly serves up burgers and sandwiches, but has several salad and pasta dishes too. The best part of Prosta History's menu is that it doesn't offer crap mass-brewed beers. Rather, Prosta Historia only offers up small, local brews.
- Ristorante Repubblica Italiana, ul. Francsuska 44, ☏ +48 (0/22) 465-81-83, [email protected]. Su.-Th. Noon - 11PM; F.-Sa.: Noon-Midnight. This three-room restaurant, with each of its rooms painted and decorated to correspond with the colors of Italian flag, is one of the few Italian eateries in Warsaw that does Italian right. Each dish is delicious and beautifully prepared, and the portions leave customers feeling satisfied. When the weather is nice, the restaurant's patios are a great place to enjoy your meal while observing passersby.
- Passe Partout, ☏ +48 22 616 2882, fax: +48 22 616 2880, [email protected]. This restaurant is a natural extension of the Saska Kępa neighborhood. It's interior with warm colors encourage customers to let themselves be enveloped by the food and moment.
- Santorini, ul. Egipska 7, ☏ +48 22 672 05 25, [email protected]. M-Su. Noon-11PM. Santorini is a popular Greek restaurant that comes complete with the staff occasionally smashing plates in the stereotypical Greek fashion.
Drink
[edit]- Francuska 30, ul. Francuska 30, ☏ +48 504 97 53 70. Francuska 30 is a hip café bar located on the tree-line Francuska street. Fracuska 30 is popular with Saska Kepa residents and hosts occasional art exhibitions and lectures from professors. They have an indoor area that is comfortable, as well as an outdoor area that comes equipped with a playground for families with children.
- Cafe Balaton, ☏ +48 663 566 220. This café is unique in the fact that it is located on a lake inside of a park. Weather permitting, its possible to also rent paddle boats and go around the lake.
- Herbaciarnia na, ul. Francuskiej 12, ☏ +48 (0/22) 617 46 16, fax: +48 (0/22) 617 46 16, [email protected]. A cozy little place where that serves a wide variety of teas. About 10 - 15 PLN for a small kettle of tea.
Sleep
[edit]- Hostel Krokodyl, ul. Czapelska 24 (By tram no. 9, 24 or bus no. 523, 188, get off at rondo Wiatraczna), ☏ +48 22 810 11 18. Very nice hostel, with great conditions and a very helpful staff. 45-160 PLN.
- Best Western Felix, ul. Omulewska 24, ☏ +48 22 210 70 50, [email protected].
- Ibis Warszawa Ostrobramska, ul. Ostrobramska 36, ☏ +48 22 5157800, [email protected]. 130+ zł.
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