The Warsaw You've Never Seen 🇵🇱

Warsaw is a dynamic and vibrant city that just begs to be explored. So, that's exactly what we did. Me and my friend, Aleksander, who's a Warsaw native, went out to explore the least known and visited parts of this great capital.
While we discovered a lot, in all honesty, it feels that we're just beginning to scratch the surface.
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[@planetjames95]

Warsaw is my kind of city! But I need new ideas for future explorations. If you believe there's something unique I should be showing people, share the love.

[@montekore374]

Go during the day and evening to Plac Europejski with various activities and a great restaurant, and the atmosphere of a big city that you will like. IT is in the center of Warsaw so you can get there quickly. It is worth going to this Campus later to calmly go with your wife and visit each of these buildings and discover cool new places and interesting food :)

[@krzesimirchrzastowicz4833]

If you like to see unique abandoned or partially revitalized places, how about abandoned military areas? All around the city you've got mostly abandoned XIX century Russian fortifications. The closest from your apartament worth to visit is Fort Mokotów near to Racławicka street. I think there are some clubs and restaurants there, but there are not always open. There are also Forty Bema on Bemowo, Fort Sadyba with a military museum and the largest one is outside of Warsaw - the Modlin Fortress. You can easily go by train there. ;)

[@jolantatokarz5994]

I suggest go to Konstancin (park, tężnia, Stara Papiernia, some beautiful mansions and very good cukiernia- sweet shop Piłsudskiego str. near the park). It is kind of relax (with Marina, she can rest in very healing place and walk very comfortably)

[@Madzialenka2305]

in my opinion, it is worth going to Ursynów / Kabaty. I have lived there for over 10 years. I have good memories of chilling on Górka Kazurka (Kazoorka bike park). Fort Sluzew is close to Ursynów with super cool bistros ;) and for a longer trip, I definitely recommend the Modlin Fortress

[@jajajejehjune4301]

Go to Ursynów. There is very unique district and lot of places to discover there :)

[@foggy85]

I live in western Poland. I was only once in Warsaw. It's fun to discover such places thanks to you. Anyway, this city is changing fast. I have to go again because a few years have passed.

[@deuter6637]

Interesting part of Warsaw and big thanks to your guide , he has done a very good job

[@TwoMadExplorers]

LEGEND! We are exploring Poland too! We should grab a coffee soon! - Luke & Naomi

[@u2md]

9:00 if your dog or cat gets sick on heart deaseas you can go to a vet in this building, his name is Rafal NIziolek, and he is the best in Poland

[@biglance]

very nice Polish guy, looks like my cousin, God bless him!

[@krakendragonslayer1909]

Noone except James: *Enters Praga Północ*: "What a nice area"

[@amyblueeyes72]

That bit made me laugh. I know someone who grew up in Praga Połnoc and still lives there. He says it’s the worst area of Warsaw. But to be fair, from what I can tell it’s still a lot better than the bad neighborhoods in most American cities.

[@MrHoobercik]

Im from Poland, but im learning about Warsaw from your films XD

[@karo4524]

I absolutely loved those 2 abandoned circular factory buildings at the beginning of the video. The structures were gorgeous and should be turned into something interesting, such as an art/music complex or something. Btw, my kids had a good laugh at the "L" symbol for Legia. Here in the States it means a loser. Anyway, another great tour!

[@MrsMrtW]

Wow that`s truly amazing! I just moved from my home-city Warsaw abroad (after 29 years living there) and before WWII my family was living in Praga Polnoc. I was living over 10 years in Praga Poludnie. So nice to see you exploring our secret spots! It reminds me about fact that home-city will be always your home no matter what. Thank you for showing my city!

[@macpolandtour446]

Hi James. You already know Koneser, so it's time to check out Elektrociepłownia Powiśle and roof garden of Warsaw University Library, both close to metro Powiśle. Later on Browary Warszawskie and Fabryka Norblina were modernity blends well with postindustrial architecture. And make sure to check Nocny Market foodie place on Ochota as well as multimedia fountain show (free of charge) close to Nowe Miasto. Keep on exploring!

[@deltus3x]

If we talking about Warsaw and Legia Warszawa, you need to know anthem of Warsaw "Czesław Niemen-Sen o Warszawie".

[@Gaavcio]

When you're visiting Bytom, make sure to check out my home town, Gliwice. You can see the Gliwice Radio Station there, called by many the Polish Eiffel Tower, the tallest woden radio tower in Poland and also the place of German provocation which served as a pretext to start the WW2 invasion of Poland.

[@listall1970]

Its the tallest wooden construction in Europe

[@Gaavcio]

@@listall1970 More so the reason to see it :)

[@paddysparrow4528]

Was in Bytom 3 weeks ago. Should have went to see it !

[@toml8227]

Thanks Gents for showing us around. Good video as always. I really like this channel.

[@andrzejs88887]

Super vlog James. Praga is part of Warsaw which was practically not damaged during second war. Even in nineties you could find there old buildings with marks of bullets on the walls.

[@dsgg5714]

you can still find a lot of buildings with marks of bullets on the walls here.

[@rafalkaminski6389]

Seems like regulations for buildings are counterproductive, szmul i guess IT comes from Samuel ? :)

[@alosiew]

I'm 44 years old. I have been living in Warsaw since my birthday and I've never been to Szmulki 😁

[@izabela1961]

Typical. The first and last time I went to the Royal Castle was when I had foreign visitors in my office and had to show them around Warsaw.

[@monikakacprzak4721]

@@izabela1961 yes,

[@monikakacprzak4721]

@@izabela1961 the same, always with somebody, who is going to visit Warsaw. I think that I have to change my habits.😉

[@pyroblasted]

One of really interesting places is Kłomino. It's a ghost town that used to be a Soviet military base-village

[@slawec]

And Borne-Sulinowo!

[@nick8292]

The old gasworks building are amazing!

[@maciekszymanski6898]

Gasworks - the sci-fi movie was filmed there and I took part as extra. Praga - never had any problem there, once I had a girlfriend from this area - locals respect you when you respect them. Pollena factory - it's previous name was "Uroda" - when they wanted to sell their product to the soviet market they decided to change the company name for obvious reason ;)

[@planetjames95]

🤣🤣

[@alh6255]

Pollena-Uroda :)

[@nonperson22]

What sci-fi movie ?

[@mattd8527]

Me and my brother flew from Liverpool to Warsaw in 2015 to see a Swedish death metal band called At The Gates, and we checked out the Legia Warsaw football stadium and the area around it and we saw all of the cool graffiti ! ;-)

[@TheVoyageri]

If you are interested in the atmosphere of abandoned buildings in Warsaw, check out Złomnik's book "Paskudnik warszawski"

[@NekromDj]

Maaaan you were so close to my flat in Targówek, you got me homesick :D. Coming to Poland soon. We should hang out. Would show u some cool places as well :) Great vlog!

[@radiozelaza]

That vodka campus place reminds me very much of how the city of Bydgoszcz got renovated in the last decade. Makes a huge impression, I really recommend touring Bydgoszcz and its neighbour Toruń, if one likes red brick buildings ;)

[@rhalfik]

Bydgoszcz is the best.

[@radiozelaza]

@Rob Bob earlier than Prussian.

[@izabela1961]

You've already seen much more in Poland than I have being a native here. But in old Praga district there are still many more places to see.

[@gabrielmetz5944]

Great job Alex!

[@alh6255]

You have a very cool guide. He makes a pleasantly serene atmosphere. Interesting places.

[@ealing26]

Alexander is so likeable

[@alh6255]

It seems that walking with him is at least a great pleasure, and it is probably always interesting.

[@Miko80]

I'm making a list of cool places to visit just by watching you vlogs.

[@andzinex89]

Great look of Praga, I really Like IT.

[@radiozelaza]

The guide said very important thing about the problem with renovating buildings dubbed "historical". That explains why there are so many dilapidated old buildings in the centers of many cities. The owners cannot cope with regulations

[@bwv1044]

I was born in Bytom. You really have to visit. Bobrek, Karb and Rozbark districts are a treat for this channel.

[@lm157]

Jak tam Szombry? Stoją jeszcze?

[@browarman]

you should make a trip to las bielański. there is traditional christmass szopka there with animals all year. You should also make a trip to kampinoski park narodowy

[@peterkroner9820]

best Man ,nice Video !!!!

[@kml8732]

These old round buildings have huge potential. Are they going to be demolished? I would rethink that idea.

[@annabanana5057]

I wish I could tip your tour guide. He did a very good job presenting the city.

[@PI0TYCH]

I visit Warszawa several times a year, but Praga is almost unknown to me, so it's cool to see it in your video.

[@LadyRevania]

Great to see you coming back to Praga! You still haven't seen some places, but maybe next time? Also you need to see Targówek, it's not far away from Praga and you can take the M2 subway line there. It's just a residential district with blocks, but there are several interesting places as well (Jewish Cemetery, an old wooden house next to it, the Rampa theater). Maybe you'll also find something else you might like!

[@MichalKaczorowski]

You must visit Ursynów - a typical residential district built in the Polish People's Republic, but now it is very comfortable to live in.

[@NN-qk7wn]

Those round buildings are really similar to Vienna Gasometer(gasholder houses) ...just a bit smaller....

[@alh6255]

I saw both gasworks in Vienna and Warsaw - they are similar. The Warsaw one was heavily damaged after the German attack on Poland in September 1939. We see what was left after the bombing. Still, they are beautiful, picturesque buildings.

[@StaP876]

can't wait to see your visit in Bytom Also "Bytom Mani Padme Hum" - would make a pretty decent mantra, as Byt means being/existence.

[@gregmrysza337]

6:47 U ask about Legia sign... its on The left window its a circle with letter "L" with crown and again on 9:27 on the wall...

[@Golombo]

In Bytom it would be cool if you could meet a specialist, Niklaus Pieron (KZbinr). He knows everything about it.

[@konradmazurek8456]

You should definitely visit Bytom. It's like old Prague in Warsaw in a way, but more industrial.

[@izabela1961]

Sunday, May 29, a family picnic with a concert of the "Mazowsze" Band at the Fountain Park in Warsaw, may be interesting for you. It's between the Old/New Town and the Vistula River.

[@aliciagarstka5798]

Many of those seemingly abandon old buildings are in legal limbo, waiting for court to figure out who owned them now.

[@2mek99]

Next time you can go to Mińska street to visit Soho Factory. Not far from Koneser (on the other side of the railway tracks).

[@ea6398]

If you go to Bytom then you have to visit next door Gliwice Chorzow and Park Chrzawski what now is called Slaski ! Biggest park in country

[@asapomi]

Hello, could u tell me what camera do u use in your Vlogs?

[@robertkukuczka6946]

Have you been to Praga Południe visiting big church which is like basilica and it belongs to salesian order dealing with youngsters?

[@przemslaw]

It's funny how you admire the area where some houses lterally have a barbed wire fence (20:04)

[@mateuszlech5276]

IT is like Sosnowiec all over again 😅

[@davidmoser3535]

Where are the zombies?

[@ysy662]

I told you... Praga STILL IS the Warsaw's Bronx 😁😁

[@barbaraci409]

Wow, you were in my neighborhood.

[@rolftupek9965]

Hola James debes ir al distrito de WLOCHY stary y nowe wlochy also you can go tO SOCHACZEW

[@krakendragonslayer1909]

Ty, prawdziwego Warszazwiaka dorwałeś, bez kitu, ten styl mówienia, ten fryz, no nie... bez kitu, Warszawiaków-Warszawiaków nie idzie pomylić z innymi

[@krzesimirchrzastowicz4833]

The new buildings look better than old ones just because it is much easier to do a renovation. You need only a little bit polystyrene and paint. Warming houses is even subsided by EU. But you cannot wrap an old historic building with polystyrene just like that. The other thing is that with buildings raised before the WWII there are often some ownership issues, with the new ones there are no such problems.

[@czarliw1644]

To ciekawe… w krajach zachodnich pokażą ci najpiękniejsze miejsca, a Polak wyciągnie cię do najbrzydszych rejonów własnego miasta. 😅

[@MonikaMazgola]

I work at the office in Koneser.

[@radiozelaza]

Lol, Praga looks like my city's center

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

14:38 What are the nets above the sidewalk ? Is this for crumbling brick or what ?

[@Golombo]

Exactly. For falling debris.

[@pj8602]

Yes, because of risk of falling bricks or other parts from non renovated buildings.

[@robertkukuczka6946]

There is still a lot to do to renew the area. It looks like after a war.

[@agapidora3441]

Zmiana nazwy kanalu ?

[@Weryl]

Well, those buildings are in fact an old Gas storage, and they are protected as rest of the "Gazownia Warszawska" by law (they are on list of historical buildings, that you need a special permission to do anything with them. They are safe 😃

[@kornellenrok3248]

Heh. I was walking by Expo buildings and i saw You withe Yours mate on the other side of the street . I want it to say hello but i was in a hurry to take my children from school. Now i say. Hello

[@planetjames95]

Hello!

[@LewackiOnanista]

it's been built sounds funny :) skoro zbudowany to nie może być już drugi raz i poszedłbym w It was built.

[@czerwonakanapawdrodze9416]

It’s great the way you are exploring Polish cities ,but there is one thing you missing Is a Polish Food.Anytime you are going for food you never choosing local one,believe me you will be surprise.Try Polish Milk Bars it’s a cultural thing not just place to eat

[@mostlikely...]

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[@Quatezcoatl]

If you're interested in football there are is local rivalry going on between two teams mainly - Polonia Warszawa and Legia Warszawa, yet Polonia is not that much popular nowadays as they were relegated few years back and now playing in 3rd league because of financial reasons. I think both teams got interesting history and how they were ran during communism times but you have to hear them both each one from their fans as they always keen to paint their rival in bad light in their story ;) 3rd league have not been finished and they got like 4-5 matches left where Polonia is fighting hard for promotion to higher league so it might be interesting trip to see the upcoming crucial match against Legionovia Legionowo

[@pamelajaye]

Najlepsze życzenia dla nowego domu! (Not in Praga)

[@radiozelaza]

Wait, so you were caught by the guard and physically removed from the premises of the gas works?

[@robertkukuczka6946]

Schmulk the street of whom? Of Schmul-ki. Of Chopin-a.

[@kubchpoland6680]

James, when next film on your channel? 🙂👊 5 days left and we do not see any kind of videos from you.

[@harczymarczy]

The Polish names of quarters are actually cognates with their _Ukrainian_ equivalents: North = północ (cf. Ukr. північ ~ half+night) and so on. Russian север has different origins.

[@2mek99]

Stara Gazownia = Warsaw's Colosseum :-) In fact two of them.

[@thomasrobertson2225]

This is a great video! Thanks to the author of the channel for this fascinating video! It is interesting to see how people live in other countries! It is very important to know foreign languages on such trips. I would like to recommend to all travelers a practical guide to learning foreign languages by Yuriy Ivantsiv "Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages". This book contains a lot of useful tips on how to learn a foreign language for tourists, students, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs a foreign language in life. There are a lot of good tips on how to solve problems with the language from beginner to advanced level of language learning. It turns out that the traveler only needs to know a few dialogues and you can easily travel around the world! You don't have to spend a lot of time to fully learn a foreign language, you just need to learn what you can use when you travel. I wish everyone exciting travels!

[@manve1987]

Hey if You want, when You will be in Cracow i can be Your guide for free i'm local. find me on social media. Cheers

[@drzewowit]

Someone told me, that "Warsaw is a city put together by an orangutan". Regarding the incongruous styles of architecture and hap hazard city planning.

[@neosolve6781]

Słowianie rozmawiają ze sobą po angielsku ... to jest przykre.

[@Warga.]

Kiedy nauczysz się Polskiego? 😅

[@jaarturek]

Legia Warszawa is the worst thing that could happen to Poland and Warsaw. Every normal person in Poland is happy when Legia Warsaw, no matter who she plays with in the world, loses. And the fans of Legia Warsaw are the worst bullies in the world.

[@paulfisker]

The "L" sign 👆is reserved for LOOSERS 😆

[@conda7774]

First of all, 'loser', not 'looser'. And it should be accompanied by touching your hand to your forehead. Try it in front of the mirror.

[@mieszk3]

especially this (now last) season :P

[@galy0]

14:12 Dlaczego pan to kręci - czy jest pan polakiem (Audyt Obywatelski) Po niektórych miejscach z filmu nie warto w nocy się pałętać.

[@greengohm]

???

[@galy0]

@@greengohm The text is addressed to Polish people.

[@pyroblasted]

co ma audyt obywatelski do tego filmu to ja nie wiem

[@galy0]

@@pyroblasted To zobacz jego film i wtedy zrozumiesz.

[@pyroblasted]

@@galy0 Rozumiem nawiązanie do straży miejskiej jak wypytywała o obywatelstwo ale dalej nie rozumiem dlaczego nie mogą nagrywać sobie miasta normalnie

[@beatawoberschar8226]

It will be better if you take a Real guide for Praga district, and not a very sympathic guy, but he dasn’t know anything about history of Warsaw and a spacially of Praga . It. was hard to watch. Sorry.