National Stadium

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This prominent landmark on the east bank of the Vistula was constructed for the Euro 2012 football championships on the site of a communist-era stadium. Its red-and-white patterning references the Polish flag, and the interior can seat 58,000 spectators for either sporting or entertainment events. Visitors can access an observation point for a view of the interior, or join a daily tour in English; check the website for times and to book tickets.

In winter rinks are set up for ice skating and curling as well as fairground rides, including bumper cars and a carousel.

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  • Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw

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    1.76 MILES

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  • Castle Square in Warsaw

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  • Memorial, Warsaw Uprising.

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    2.76 MILES

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  • Copernicus Science Centre

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  • Monument of Frederick Chopin

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1. Poniatówka Beach

0.25 MILES

One of the most pleasant of Warsaw's natural urban beaches along the east bank of the Vistula. From the jetty here you can catch the seaonal, free ferry…

2. Saska Kępa

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3. Park Skaryszewski

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Created in 1905, this leafy and prettily landscaped 58-hectare park contains interlinked ponds and a lake, several cafes and monuments to, among others,…

4. Villa Przybytkowskich

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5. Lachert Villa

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6. Mermaid of Warsaw

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