Warsaw: the charming neighbour
If you find yourself wondering, whether there is something worth seeing in Poland, it can only mean one thing: you have not yet discovered the wonderful Warsaw. Located only 450 kilometres from Vilnius, the city of half a million people beckons with its glass skyscrapers and an old town that knows ancient secrets of history. The city recalls courage and dedication of its locals. Warsaw is not unlike a phoenix that rose from its own ashes at the end of teh Second World War, ready to grow and inspire.
How to travel?
Cheap flights to Warsaw are offered from Kaunas, Vilnius, and Palanga airports. A direct flight to reach the capital city of Poland is available from Palanga, and it only takes one and a half hour. At the international Warsaw airport, you’ll easily find some means of transport for a fast trip closer to the city centre. We recommend choosing public transport or taxi services that are well-developed.
What to taste?
Lithuanian and Polish cuisines cross over more than a few times. Therefore neighbour Poland’s dishes may remind you of traditional Lithuanian country food tastes. Typical Polish meal will be very filling and usually made from meat. We recommend trying some bigos (sauerkraut and various kinds of smoked meat stew), kotlet schabowy (pork steak), pierogi (dumplings), and golabki (cabbage rolls with a mixture of rice and ground meat). Do not be surprised, if you see a dish of zeppelins (cepelinai), so well known in Lithuania, on the Polish menu.
What to see?
Are you planning to only spend a weekend in Warsaw? If so, cherish your time there and only go to see the most important sightseeing objects. Start from Poland’s capital city old town, vast and striking. We also recommend definitely visiting the bright and melodious fountain park, the historical heart of Poland in the form of Praga district, as well as the Frédéric Chopin road, water palace and the royal park. Children will be happy to pay a visit to the zoo, and art lovers should not miss the national art museum.
What to do?
Do not miss out on a nice walk down the Warsaw old town streets and narrow alleys, surrounded by cafés. Time spent here will give you an opportunity to sense the ancient history of the city and take a break from all the noise. In summer, both old town and newer city centre areas are full of live music, theatre performances, and open-air art gallery exhibitions. Spending your weekend at the charming Warsaw city is the perfect choice for short but fun holiday.
