Explore Warsaw: Royal Route, UNESCO Old Town & Iconic Landmarks

Overview

Get lost in the rich history and architectural beauty of Poland’s capital of Warsaw, a phoenix that has risen repeatedly from the ashes of war. Starting from the Royal Road, dotted with historic palaces and churches, you will encounter back-to-back monuments of great historic and architectural value throughout the UNESCO-regconized Old Town of Warsaw, including the Sigismund's Column in memory of the Polish king who chose Warsaw as Poland’s capital, the Royal Castle house medieval monarchs and the first parliament meeting of Poland, the unique-looking Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist in pseudo-Gothic style where the Constitution was established, and the Warsaw Barbican testifying the resilience and indestructibility of the city.