Praga is an old district in Warsaw, which has suffered the least during World War II. Fabric of the city retains here its nineteenth century specifics.

Prague was developing parallel to Warsaw and over three hundred years ago received its civic rights but for 221 years it has been a part of Warsaw. Historically, Praga used to be the industrial district, before World War II inhabited by the big number of Jews, and before World War I also by many Russians. Up to date, you can find many traces of its former residents. Centre of Old Praga is famous for remarkable Orthodox church. Above it heigh Neo-Gothic towers of Praga Cathedral stands out in the panorama of right bank Warsaw. Nearby Ząbkowska Street is tempting with the charm of old buildings. At its end you can admire remarkable complex of industrial buildings inspired by the style of old castles.

Nowadays Praga, an artistic district comparable to Notting Hill or East-Berlin swarms with  climatic pubs, clubs, modern cultural centres located in old factories, designer shops, fringe galleries and artists' studios. Eventually, you can follow the footsteps of old factories, architectural 'soc-real' or choose a route full of the old remnants of former cultures such as walk in the footsteps of Polish Russians or Jews.

The guides of "to tu" will assist you when sightseeing the whole Warsaw providing you with information in plenty of languages. The whole list of attractions consists of the visit in the old town, a route following the trails of the famous Warsaw residents: Frederic Chopin, Marie Curie-Sklodowska, Janusz Korczak, or seeing the panorama of Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science.

Distance from Warsaw: apprax. 15 minutes by public transport from the Old Town. 15 minutes walk from the National Stadium in Warsaw
How to get there: public transport

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