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| Lazienki park |
The country of Poland is a fascinating country for you to visit. You will find the rich history of this country permeating its very culture and daily living. Among the numerous cities and towns of this country that you can choose to visit you will find Warsaw to be an interesting place to visit. The city of Warsaw is the capital of the country and the largest city in the country. You will find that Warsaw is situated near the Vistula River. The Carpathian Mountains are about 300 kilometers away from the city while the Baltic Sea is about 360 kilometers away.
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| Former Warsaw Jewish ghetto |
You find that Warsaw is a delightful city to stay in while you are on vacation. Here you will be able to enjoy the many amenities of modern life such as a variety of shopping, nightlife and dining in fine restaurants where you can savor delicious tasting food. You will find that while Warsaw is a cosmopolitan city there are any number of parks and public gardens for you to visit and relax in. Of these you might enjoy visiting the Saxon Garden.
This public park was created in the late 17th century as a place where the public to visit and enjoy not just the beauty of the park but also being close to nature. Of the many parks that you will be able to find while you are in Warsaw, the Saxon Garden is the oldest public park to be found in the city. As you wander around the garden you will be able to see many beautifully designed ponds, fountains and statues which enhance the beauty of this public garden. After you have explored and relaxed in the Saxon Garden to your heart’s content the next place that you might like to visit is that of the Warsaw Zoo.
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| Old town |
Here in this zoo you will be able to look at a number of animals from all corners of the world. Of the 500 species which are residents of this zoo you will find some which are unique and bound to catch your attention. The founding of this zoo began during the 17th century when it was created as a private menagerie. In 1928 the Warsaw Zoo began is official life as a zoo where animals could not only be observed in close quarters but also have a safe home to live and breed without fear of being killed.
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| Krakowskie Przedmiescie street |
In addition to visiting the parks, public gardens and zoos of Warsaw you may enjoy seeing some of the history and culture of this beautiful place. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to visit one of the city’s many fine museums. Some of the museums that you might want to visit are the Museum of the Polish Army, the Museum of Posters – which is the first of its kind in the world – the museum of Hunting and Riding as well as the National Museum. Altogether you will have a choice of 60 different museums that you can visit. At these venues you will be able to see and learn about the history of Warsaw and Poland in an entirely new manner.
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| Palace of Culture and Science |
Author: Hannah Rollmaker
