Warsaw is the capital of Poland, the biggest Polish city on the Vistula River banks, where 1651 inhabitants live (according to the survey from 2001) For the last 10 years, it is Alexander Kwasniewski who has been assuming the role of the President of Poland. He lives at Krakowskie Przedmieście Street in Warsaw. Whereas, the position of the President of Warsaw is occupied by Lech Kaczyński. Warsaw is an important scientific, cultural, political and economic center.

In Warsaw, there are many interesting relics for example: -the Royal Castle (former king seat) -the Palace of Culture and Science -Bath(Łazienki Królewskie) -summer residence of Joseph Poniatowski -Three Crosses Square -the old Town (old district of Warsaw) -old cementaries-like Powiązki Cementary many old churches and palaces like: -Palace in Wilanów-the residence of Jan III Sobieski-king of Poland -Ujazdowski Castle resident of Sigismund III Waza (Zygmunt II Waza) August Mocny , Stanisław Poniatowski. In Warsaw , there are many monuments for example: -Mikołaj Kopernik -Chopin -The Heroes of Warsaw -column of Sigismund III Waza. Warsaw can be easily reached by air, train, bus and car. Twenty - three airlines provide a good direct connection with practically all European capitals (mostly within 2 hours flight), as well as with dozen of cities on the other continents. Railway and coach lines connect Warsaw directly with most capitals and big cities on the continent. The Okęcie Airport is located 10 km from downtown Warsaw.


History of Warsaw