Warsaw in 1 day: what to see day by day

Day 1 · 6 h visiting · approx. 2.1 km walking between stops

1. Palace of Culture and Science — 2 h visit. The tallest building in Poland, measuring 237 meters with its spire, it is a symbol of socialist realist architecture, which cannot be found in the Zamek Królewski.
2. Sigismund's Column — 15 min visit (approx. 1.8 km from previous stop). Erected in 1644, it is the oldest secular monument in Warsaw, commemorating the king who moved the capital.
3. Royal Castle — 3 h visit (approx. 140 m from previous stop). It was the historical residence of Polish monarchs and the seat of the Sejm, which is not found in the Palace of Culture and Science.
4. Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist — 45 min visit (approx. 150 m from previous stop). Since the 13th century, it has been Warsaw's most important Catholic temple, a place of coronations and burials of Polish rulers.

Where to eat along the route (Day 1)

• Zacne Lody Naturalne — It specializes in handmade ice cream made exclusively from natural ingredients, prepared fresh.
• Bar Mleczny Familijny — As a traditional milk bar from the Polish People's Republic era, it stands out for its cheap, homemade Polish dishes, such as pierogi and potato pancakes.