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The vast area of the Mirów and Muranów districts was once predominantly inhabited by Jewish Poles. During WWII the Nazis established a Jewish ghetto in the area, but razed it to the ground after crushing the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in April 1943. A walking tour of Jewish sites is detailed in the free pamphlet, Jewish Warsaw, available from tourist offices.
(N of Warsaw Central Train Station)
tram 16, 17, 19, 29 or 33 northbound on al Jana Pawła II to the Anielewicza stop
bus 180 from Old Town
This large, shady and popular park is best known for the 18th-century Palace upon the Water. It was the summer residence of Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of Poland. The Old Orangery contains a sculpture gallery and an 18th-century theatre. Every Sunday (May-Sep) there are piano recitals in the rose gardens and chamber concerts in summer.
ul Agrykola 1
(enter from al Ujazdowskie)
tel info 022 621 62 41
bus 100, 180
The Historical Museum occupies the entire northern side of the Rynek. Its extensive collection illustrates the history of Warsaw from its beginnings until the present day, including chilling photographs of the destruction and suffering of WWII. Don't miss the documentary film about the reconstruction of the city (the English version is usually at noon).
Rynek Starego Miasta 42
Old Town
tel info 022 635 16 25
| full | Zloty 6.00 |
| concession | Zloty 3.00 |
