Warsaw Holiday

Warsaw is the capital of Poland and is the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is right in the heart of the Masovian Plain and offers some of the best views in Europe.

There are many flight offers up for grabs this season, so prospective visitors should find flights online and secure that last minute holiday before they are all snapped up this summer.

Traditions and culture in Warsaw

Polish culture has been influenced by both Western and Eastern cultural contributions and this rich culture manifests itself in many ways - from Polish architecture to folklore and art.

From 1833 right up to the outbreak of the Second World War, Plac Teatralny, also known as Theatre Square, was the hub of cultural activity in Poland and home to many theatres.

Establishments such as Nowy Theatre staged productions of contemporary poetical drama, which showcased the best of Poland's cultural and literary heritage.

In terms of Polish cuisine, visitors are likely to encounter delicacies such as Polish sausage, red beet soup, Polish dumplings, flaczki (tripe soup), cabbage rolls, Oscypek, Polish pork chops and various traditional Polish stews.

Recommended in Warsaw

Warsaw has a thriving cultural scene, so be sure to catch the contemporary music showcases that take place in autumn and jazz festivals in late October.

Also, the Akwarium Jazzarium in the city centre is a hot spot for those who have a passion for live music and jazz/blues rhthyms.

The Archeological Museum in the Old Town district comes with a hearty recommendation for tourists. Housed in a massive 17th century building, it showcases exhibitions on the prehistrory of Poland.

Weather in Warsaw

Spring in Warsaw (from March to May) is initially cold and windy but later becomes pleasantly warm. Summer (from June to August) is predominantly warm with plenty of sunshine punctuated by heavy rains. If it is sunshine you are after, note that the city's temperatures peak in July.

Destination checklist for Warsaw

The city has a population of just over 1.7 million.

Polish is the official language spoken.

The official currency in use is the Zloty.

The international dialing code is +48 and Warsaw is just one hour ahead of GMT.