Small village in central Poland by the river Świder.

Warsaw is my hometown, but I still don't feel I know it inside out. I guess it's almost impossible to really get to know the city but for every tourist I reccommend the central part of it. Supposing you arrive in Warsaw by train, the first place to go is Zlote Tarasy shopping centre, where you not only can do some proper shopping, eat something and grab a coffee but also admire the building itself, which is an excellent example of modern architecture. When you're done, go straight to Palace of Culture and Science -the tallest building in Poland where you can admire the panorama of Warsaw. It's only a 3-minute walk from the shopping centre but it's enought to notice the eclectic architecture of the central Warsaw. You can see 17-th century stylled building right next to modern sky scrapers. The next place to go is Chmielna Street which is famous for its numerous cafes. You don't necessarily have to stop for a coffee but you must try some typical polish doughnuts [pączki] which are sold there. I guarantee - these are the best pączki in the world! Right next to Chmielna Street is Nowy Swiat Street, which is the best place for shopping [mostly high fashion but not only!]. This is where you feel the European touch. And it's only a 15-minute walk to the Old Town. While walking you will be passing the Warsaw Uni campus, some beautiful churches and many beautiful historical bulidings reconstructed after the WWII. The Old Town itself is a long story, you'll find out for yourself when you get there. Some other places to see are: picturesque Lazienki Park, Wilanow, Teatr Wielki [the National Theatre building from 19th century], Belweder and many museums: the National Museum, Centre for Contemporary Art [CSW] and my personal favourite - Warsaw Uprising Museum.

warsaw is fast paced everything is done with speed even the driving is extremely aggresive be prepared to dodge side walk drivers and the buses have no problem with hitting you. The city and night life are great just make sure your wary of the poor people... give one money and they will all follow you

Best for language camps

If you want to see inside of the mosque but it's closed, go ahead and look for the very old man somewhere along the road in the village - he has the keys and can let you in:) the only thing is he's not too nice, or maybe a bit grumpy

propably the cheapest accomodation for budget travellers in Warsaw. A hostel on a boat berthed on Vistula: http://www.hostels-botel.com/

Łódz (Lodz, Poland)
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Best coffee is to be found in one of three Green Coffee places. Marszałkowska, near Forum hotel (accor group), Bracka near the departement store Smyk and on Krucha street, near Piękna. All three have friendly service, fresh sandwitches, wonderful cakes (I suggest trying the carrot one or the Chesterton - chocolate cake served warm with whipped cream). All of their lattes have double espresso shots as a given.

Pedestrians have clear priority in traffic.Drivers should be carefull

Warszawa its a very nice city with its own history and nice places to visit and enjoy tere...