Warsaw - Day 3

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September 15th 2018

Published: May 4th 2022

Today we had our formal Collette coach tour of Warsaw. We started at Łazienki Park. It was originally a royal preserve laid out with palaces and monuments. It became a public park for Warsaw in 1918. Many interesting items were to be found here. At the entrance, a monument honors Józef Piłsudski (1867-1935), a leader in the Polish independence movement and twice head of state. (His Cadillac is ... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

AndrewHL

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Beet Soup

Barszcz czerwony z uszkami mięsnymi = Beet Soup with Beef Ravioli served at Gospoda Kwiaty Polskie. IMG_5377

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Gołąbki nafaszerowane mięsiwem z ryżem pod gęstym sosem pomidorowym = Cabbage Rolls with Pork and Rice in Tomato Sauce served at Gospoda Kwiaty Polskie. IMG_5378

Balloon Seller

Balloon seller at Palace Square - Plac Zamkowy. DSC_0182

Motorcycle Escort

Biker wedding escort at Palace Square - Plac Zamkowy. DSC_0196

Stanisław Moniuszko Plaque

Plaque commemorating the residence of Polish composer Stanisław Moniuszko (1819-1872) at Krakowskie Przedmieście 81, Warsaw. DSC_0209

War Memorial

"The plaque commemorates the shooting of 102 Poles by the German invaders, on January 22, 1944". Commemorative plaque on a reconstructed fragment of the demolished Kamienicy Bersona.at Aleje Jerozolimskie 31. DSC_0225

Palace of Culture and Science

Palace of Culture and Science - Pałac Kultury i Nauki or PKIN. Designed by Soviet architect Lev Rudnev. Built in 1952-1955 in a mix of Art Deco and Socialist Realism styles. Plac Defilad 1. DSC_0228p1

Metro Center

Canopies at Stacja metra Centrum. Opened in 1998 with the Warsaw Metro. Rondo Dmowskiego Romana. DSC_0226

Galleria Centrum

Galleria Centrum. Built as Domy Towarowe Centrum (DT) in 1961-1970. The mall now houses a mix of retail stores including H&M. TK Maxx (TJ Maxx) and Rossmann. Ulica Marszałkowska 104-122. DSC_0236

Warsaw Centralna

Warsaw Centralna station. Designed by Arseniusz Romanowicz and opened in 1975. Aleje Jerozolimskie 54. DSC_0260

Carrefour Express

Carrefour Express grocery store. Aleje Jerozolimskie 11/19. IMG_5400

Burger with Polish Beef

Beef Burger with Pickled Onion. Burger with Polish Beef served at Zorza. American-style Hamburgers are very popular in Poland. IMG_5407

Toasted Avocado Sandwich

Crunchy Toast with Israeli Avocado sandwich served at Zorza. Side of pesto mayonnaise. IMG_5412

Mint Iced Tea

Mint Iced Tea served at Zorza. A European restaurant serving iced tea was a rare and refreshing find. IMG_5406

4th May 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Warsaw
This looks like a lovely city and we hope to visit soon. We'd better go before something happens ....

4th May 2022

AndrewHL
Andrew Lisowski

Warsaw
What was particularly impressive about Warsaw is that Poland worked so hard to rebuilt it after World War II. Nearly 90 per cent of the city was destroyed. It took them decades, but they put it all back together. That took determination.

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