Insight Guides Explore Warsaw (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides

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Pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of topinternational destinations. Now with free eBook.
Experiencethe best of Warsaw withthis indispensably practical Insight Guides Explore book. From making sure you don't miss out on must-seeattractions like Constitution Square to discovering hidden gems, including Skaryszewski,the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan your trip,save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city.
· Practical,pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will makethe ideal on-the-move companion for your trip to Warsaw
· Enjoy over 14irresistible Best Routes to walk, from New Town to Minska Street
· Features conciseinsider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainmentoptions
· Invaluablemaps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while thelarge pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area
· Discover yourdestination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems
· Directorysection provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant andnightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films
· Includes an innovativeextra that's unique in the market - all Explore Guidescome with a free eBook
· Inspirationalcolour photography throughout
About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer offull-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishinghigh-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. Weproduce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs.Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus onhistory and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool toinspire your next adventure.

Informations

• Publié par: Apa Publications
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781786718396
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 3 Mo

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How To Use This E-Book

This Explore Guide has been produced by the editors of Insight Guides, whose books have set the standard for visual travel guides since 1970. With top- quality photography and authoritative recommendations, these guidebooks bring you the very best routes and itineraries in the world’s most exciting destinations.
Best Routes
The routes in this book provide something to suit all budgets, tastes and trip lengths. As well as covering the destination’s many classic attractions, the itineraries track lesser-known sights, and there are also ex cursions for those who want to extend their visit outside the city. The routes embrace a range of interests, so whether you are an art fan, a gourmet, a history buff or have kids to entertain, you will find an option to suit.
We recommend reading the whole of a route before setting out. This should help you to familiarise yourself with it and enable you to plan where to stop for refreshments – options are shown in the ‘Food and Drink’ box at the end of each tour.
Introduction
The routes are set in context by this introductory section, giving an overview of the destination to set the scene, plus background information on food and drink, shopping and more, while a succinct history timeline highlights the key events over the centuries.
Directory
Also supporting the routes is a Directory chapter, with a clearly organised A–Z of practical information, our pick of where to stay while you are there and select restaurant listings; these eateries complement the more low-key cafés and restaurants that feature within the routes and are intended to offer a wider choice for evening dining. Also included here are some nightlife listings, plus a handy language guide and our recommendations for books and films about the destination.
Getting around the e-book
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights mentioned in the text are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map] just tap this to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
You’ll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of the destination. Simply double-tap on an image to see it full-screen.
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Table of Contents
Recommended Routes For...
Foodies
History aficionados
Music lovers
Nature lovers
Night owls
Science buffs
Shopaholics
Socialist-realism fans
Explore Warsaw
Geography and layout
History
Climate
People
Local timings
Politics and economics
Food and drink
Local cuisine
Where to eat
Restaurants
Street food
Milkbars
Cafés
Bread and pastries
Food and breakfast markets
Drinks
Tea
Vodka
Beer, mead and wine
Shopping
Jewellery
For food lovers
Shopping centres and department stores
Warsaw antique markets
Entertainment
Opera and theatre
Tickets and information
Jazz and music clubs
Nightlife
Clubbing
Festivals
March/April
May
June
June/July
July–August
August
August/September
September
October
History: Key Dates
Middle Ages
Glory and war
Under foreign rule
Independence and World War II
Communism and beyond
21st Century
Old Town
Sigismund’s Column
The Royal Castle
The Tin-Roofed Palace and Kubicki Arcades
St. John’s Cathedral
Piwna street
Dziekania
Kanonia piazza
Jezuicka and Dawna
Brzozowa street
Kamienne Schodki
Old Town Market Square
Museum of Warsaw
Barss side (east)
Zakrzewski side (south)
Kołłątaj side (west)
Zapiecek and Piekarska street
Little Insurgent Monument
Wąski Dunaj, Szeroki Dunaj
The Barbican (Barbakan)
New Town and Beyond
Freta
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Museum
New Town Square
Fountain Park
Zakroczymska street to Świętojerska
Krasiński Square
Field Cathedral of the Polish Army
Miodowa
Around Krakowskie Przedmieście
A new look
Church of St Anne
Adam Mickiewicz Monument
Presidential Palace
Prince Józef Poniatowski Monument
Hotel Bristol
University of Warsaw
Staszic Palace
Zachęta Gallery
Plac Teatralny
From Nowy Świat to Aleje Jerozolimskie
Nowy Świat
Chmielna and Foksal
The National Museum
De Gaulle Roundabout
From Trzech Krzyży Square to Na Rozdrożu Square
Three Crosses Square
Museum of Earth
Sejm
Jazdów
Piękna and the Swiss Valley
Ujazdowski Park
Łazienki Park
Ujazdowski Castle and Botanical Garden
Łazienki Park
Regulations
Chopin monument
Old Orangerie and Royal Theatre
Palace on the Island
Myślewicki Palace
Powiśle
Mariensztat
Bednarska Street
Library of the University of Warsaw
Museum of Modern Art
Copernicus Science Center
Discovery Park
Syrenka
Fryderyk Chopin Museum
Jewish Warsaw
PASTA
Próżna
Grzybowski Square
Chłodna
Hale Mirowskie
Lubomirski Palace
Bankowy Square
The Great Synagogue of Warsaw
Museum of Independence
Archaeological Museum
Muranów
Stacja Muranów
Dzielna
Polin
Towards Umschlagplatz
From Palace Of Culture to Konstytucji Square
Palace of Culture and Science
Viewing terrace
The Congress Hall
Jasna street
Pasaż Wiecha
Chmielna street
Bracka street
Mokotowska street
Fashion galore
Plac Zbawiciela
Warsaw University of Technology
Hala Koszyki
MDM
Wilanów
Around the palace
Wilanów Palace
The museum
Gardens
Temple of Divine Providence (Świątynia Opatrzności)
Old Praga
St Florian Church
Floriańska street
Okrzei street
Jagiellońska street
Targowa
The Praga Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawskiej Pragi)
Bazar Różyckiego (Różycki Market)
Ząbkowska Street
Brzeska
New Praga
Park Praski (Praski Park)
ZOO
Orthodox Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene
Inżynierska street
11 Listopada street
Strzelecka and Środkowa streets
Stalowa street
Saska Kępa
Functional House
Francuska street
Katowicka street
Skaryszewski Park and Mińska Street
National Stadium
Skaryszewski Park
Mińska
Soho Factory
Neon Museum
Along Mińska
Grochowska
Accommodation
Old Town
Around Krakowskie Przedmieście
Around Nowy Świat
Around Łazienki
Powiśle
City Centre
Praga
Near Fryderyk Chopin Airport
Restaurants
Old and New Town
Around Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat
Around Łazienki
Jewish Warsaw
City Centre
Mokotów
Nightlife
Beer and vodka bars
Riverbank bars
Bars
Live music
Nightclubs
A-Z
A
Admission charges
Age restrictions
B
Budgeting
C
Children
Clothing
Crime and safety
Customs regulations
D
Disabled travellers
E
Electricity
Embassies and consulates
Emergencies
Etiquette
G
Gay and lesbian travellers
H
Health
Private hospitals
Hours and holidays
Public holidays:
Internet facilities
L
Language
M
Media
Money
P
Post
R
Religion
S
Smoking and drinking
T
Telephones
Time zones
Tipping
Toilets
Tourist information
Tours and guides
Transport
By air
By car
By coach
By train
Public transport
V
Visas and passports
W
Websites
Weights and measures
Women travellers
Language
Useful phrases
Signs
Numbers
Days of the week
Online
Social media
Shopping
Books and Film
Books
History, society and culture:
Fiction:
Film


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