Warsaw Might Be Exactly What We’re Looking For 🇵🇱

[@2mek99]

The green building was Warsaw University Library. It has a beautiful garden on the roof. You need to take Marina there once it will become warmer. The brick-wall building is Elektrownia Powisle - XIX century power plant which was turned into a shopping mall with restaurants, museums, many events in summer.

[@The0Stroy]

When comes to Warsaw, I guess Ukrainians can learn from it about how to rebuild the city after war. In 1944 Warsaw was bombed into smoldering ruins during Warsaw Uprising and many old buildings were rebuilt from scratch, based on old photos and paintings. Partially probably that's why we want to help Ukraine so much now - back then we were been left on our own, and photos from ruined Mariupol or Kharkiv remind us of similar photos of Warsaw from back then.

[@YouTubeExplore777]

Thank you Pola, I do think normal citizens just want to be at peace, and kind. That we just don't desire to hurt anyone. We enjoy being friends and meeting people. I like respecting your home and country, citizens just don't want to hurt anyone. I have polish friends in USA very nice people. Thank you for sharing your culture and history and thank you for your hospitality. I hope your economy flourishes, you deserve it. I wish you Pola all the best my friend. I love Poland and it's people, very beautiful country. ❤ 🇵🇱 ❤

[@mitjed]

Hitler ordered Warsaw to be razed to the ground. Its the most destroyed city in WW2.

[@LadyRevania]

Agreed. I'm from Warsaw and I have some family stories related to war. Seeing all photos makes me sad and now I see all of that happening in Ukrainian cities... it brings out the same kind of a feeling. It's the beautiful city being ruined by selfish people, for no reason. Yesterday I saw photos of Mariupol before the war and it was a really nice place...

[@AS-010o0]

We had a little bit of help, but mostly we did It with our own hands 🙌

[@adamszelor4176]

The green building with inscriptions of different languages is Warsaw University Library. You must see the garden on the roof of this building. Especialy late spring. It is gorgeous.

[@supreme3376]

Yup Wth a Marina

[@InsoIence]

Go go go! It's pretty impressive!

[@Quatezcoatl]

A little sum up what you saw and what you missed: 8:36 the building as you mentioned is Palace of Culture and Science, building that is under construction is to be Museum of Modern Arts A fun thing to do there you can get to viewing terrace on the 30th floor for 20 pln and see the city all around, pretty cool view 12:08 this coastline is called "Bulwary Wiślane", it's long walking path that is super popular during summertime, it is also most popular party spot at night 15:01 this neighborhood is called Powiśle, thought you might be interested :) 16:49 this is University of Warsaw Libary building, it is in general pretty cool but it best thing is that it has garden on the roof with great view of the city and it's also great spot to take some trendy photos for instagram 22:58 you entered here Old Town part of Warsaw, most popular place with tourists, that scuplture in the middle is Sigismund's Column, look at the map where it is and see for yourself what you've missed to see :) 25:12 you were very close to hospital that I can recommend from bottom of my heart where you should aim to get in labor with Marina - look for Żelazna Hospital

[@r2r.m]

The most important fact is that when you are on this 30th floor of Palace of Culture, you can't see this awful building.

[@pamelajaye]

Thank you for sharing this. It eventually dawned on me that the university of Warsaw Library was probably at the University of Warsaw but it took a couple minutes, seriously. You would think I could figure it out from the ivy... Probably the difference from Boston is that the buildings are pastel. And I really like pastel. And it's always good to know where the hospitals are. I have visited so many in so many states in the US. Asthma drugs are better now...

[@jdion79]

Man... Poland is SO beautiful. The people and the neighborhoods! My god...

[@Jakisnikt]

Watched your video, and as a Varsovian, living for whole my life in this city I want to share with my subjective guide. So, as you mentioned Warsaw is the city of contrasts. If you want to get some modern vibes - definitely you need to see Rondo Daszyńskiego, Browary Warszawskie, Rondo ONZ. It's Wola ( Mirów ) district. The palace of culture and science offers a view platform for about 20 zlotys. For the best skyline - I highly reccommend Siekierkowski bridge. If you stay on this bridge near the right bank of the river, you'll have a perfect sight on the river, greenery and modern city skyline. You already have seen Plac Zamkowy and Mariensztacki Rynek. ( 23:15 and 22:24 respectively). Further north, there is the old town square. Along with Nowe Miasto, it used to be the oldest part of the city. It was wiped out completely during WWII (Warsaw Uprising namely). What we can see nowadays was all rebuilt after war. It is included in the UNESCO list as an example of a perfect reconstruction. The Old Town with Krakowskie Przedmieście street, Nowy świat street and other streets that stretch about 15 km south are known as Trakt Królewski (Kings' way / Kings' road). It is kind of axis with a lot of historical buildings that ends in Wilanów district. There is a palace over there with nice greenery area. (If you go to Wilanów it's also worth to see a botanical garden in Powsin). Definitely, DEFINITELY visit Łazienki Park. Especially now, when spring is arriving soon ;) I would definitely suggest to visit the right bank of the river. My friend is Ukrainian and he told me about bad districts of Kyiv. It's totally different story in Warsaw ( and in Poland in general). Warsaw is really safe city. I've been strolling around at night countless times and never got any troubles. Praga has bad reputation in the 90s but now it's developing as fast as a rest of the city or maybe even faster. When you visit this district you'll see even more contrasts, but it is kind of charming. Also due to rapid gentrification there are investments like Koneser. If you like brick architecture, you'd definitely like it. There are many more 'alternative' or post-industrial areas in Warsaw: Elektrownia Powiśle, Hala Koszyki, Fabryka Norblina, Nocny Market, Koneser etc. Also, the right bank also can offer a hidden jewel of Warsaw : Saska Kępa. It's a neighbourhood with a lot of restaurants and modernist villas from 20s. On the rooftop of that building with different inscryptions (16:48) there is a lovely garden - worth visiting. To my mind, the most interesting metro station is Plac Wilsona. On the surface, you can also find interesting stuff. There are a lot of interesting restaurants and architecture. Personally, I really love Żoliborz district (amd also Stary Mokotów - simillar vibe). Ochota - it's the district you're living in. I'd reccommend Park Szczęśliwicki with Górka Szczęśliwicka. Very nice park area. There's an artificial hill with a view on a city. There are plenty of good museums - especially Warsaw Uprising Museum. It teaches the history of this city, that was exceptionally hard. But it's interactive and really hooking if you're interested in history. There is a lot more to this city of course. But if I were to write all the things that are worth visiting, restaurants, museums, cultural events, I would spend whole night probably hahahh. If you have any questions, you can ask. I can also be a guide and show you something personally if you want :D

[@ppzav]

great comment....I went to Warsaw last year, first time after 20 years and I loved it.....The city has changed sooooo much

[@LadyRevania]

As a fellow Varsovian I agree it's a safe city! Good comment here.

[@marcingargol390]

Perfect guide. Weel done ✅

[@modelson13]

get in touch with RomanFanPolszy (you tube channel) There was an immigration lawyer girl in one of his vlogs I watched. He still might have her contact details.

[@adriennecruz3843]

The "old school" architecture was beautiful. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@deltus3x]

8:51 Warsaw was destroyed WWII in about 80% and Stalin gave us a "gift" that ugly buidling it's Palace of Culture, honestly there are building like that in Moscow calleed "seven sisters" and you were right about that building in Kyiv. There are group of people which want demolish of this ugly building of dictator. Btw. you don't need to be afraid of right side of Warsaw, especially since there is a national stadium, a ZOO, parks, many shops centers, beach near river (stadium) etc. someone lied you about threats, left side is more dangerous, more crazy people and many protests, life on the right side of the Vistula is quieter because there is no parliament building here haha!

[@czajla]

also it is worth adding, that many consider view from top of it as the most beautiful view of Warsaw - the only one without that thing in view

[@wojciechwareda6796]

Palace of Culture is not really a palace. It is a big rocket.

[@barbarybcia]

I actually love the building, my friends from Warsaw always send me pictures of it when they go past it ;)

[@Bialy_1]

Estimated Warsaw city destruction during German occupation 1939-1945: Roadway and railway bridges 100% Theatres and cinemas 95% Industry 90% Healthcare buildings 90% Historical monument buildings 90% Tram infrastructure 85% Tram rolling stock 75% Housing 72% Education 70% Trees in parks and gardens 60% Electricity 50% Gas pipes 46% Water supply 30% Roadways surface 30%

[@wojciechwareda6796]

@@Bialy_1 what about inhabitants? People are most important.

[@barbarybcia]

I really enjoy your content! Your appreciation of our country is such a breath of fresh air. I am also in awe of how graciously you and Marina are taking the situation you have been put in and making the best of it!

[@mmroczek2562]

During the spring or summer be sure to visit the green buidling with the writing on the walls (Biblioteka Uniwersytecka), they have a beautiful garden on the roof. It's a must see in Warsaw.

[@MarekzAnglii]

As you were walking, I was shouting through the monitor, saying... "Turn left" and "Turn right here" or "No, no, keep going straight" 😂 You were so close to really beautiful spots, and then you turned around and walked the other way! Not to worry, you have plenty of time to visit together with Marina. But I would seriously recommend, sitting down and making a list of all the interesting parts of Warszawa, as there is sooooo much to see. Many commenters here give great advice. Warszawa is basically one giant historical museum and even if you have a list a mile long, you will still miss parts. Enjoy!

[@helenaalexandra1786]

Warszawa is a beautiful city rich with history and culture. (Make sure to check out the Warsaw Uprising Museum, too. It’s very interesting, and timely in a way. 🇵🇱🇺🇦)

[@jell_pl]

+1 for that mention about this Uprising Museum

[@pjczak5120]

Ta ^^ od razu do Auschwitz xDD Nie no spoko muzeum jest git ale oni kurwa z wojny jadą to może coś innego niż no ;P Wyobraź sobie że powstanie to oni teraz mają w mariupolu na żywo...

[@kawamustudio]

Definitely check out Praga (Right bank city part) ! It has a special feeling. It has a bad reputation from the 90s, but now it is as safe as the rest part of the city

[@polishmik]

Absolutely, I avoided Praga my first time visiting Warsaw as an adult based on what I heard but now it’s where I stay whenever I visit.

[@wojciechwareda6796]

Praga is in Czech Relublic.

[@polishmik]

@@wojciechwareda6796 I’m not sure if you’re trying to be funny?

[@wojciechwareda6796]

@@polishmik No. Prague is capital of Czechia

[@polishmik]

@@wojciechwareda6796 I’m aware. It’s also the district across the river from old town

[@mateuszmydowski8355]

Maybe a meeting with viewers in Warsaw? 😃

[@bartol2179]

There's law in Poland when the pedestrian approaches the crossing, the driver must stop and let him pass under the threat of a fine

[@krakendragonslayer1909]

No. This is TV interpretation of the law. Law sais that if pedestarian gives visible signs of will of crossing a street, and the car is far enough for safe stopping, then the driver must pass the pedestarian.

[@kedzior1991]

And it works and I love it.

[@bekaga120]

@@kedzior1991 me too :)

[@kopasdupas]

PESEL is extremely handy. It is so much simpler to open a bank account or visit doctors, or hospitals. It's really easier to have it in Poland, than not.

[@arturslab7102]

9:20 Palace of Culture and Science is a copy of Moscow University building donated by Russia to Poland during after-war reconstruction. Being from Poland, it was a weird feeling when I saw the same building years ago when I was in Moscow. "Srodmiescie" literally means "city center" but is equivalent to "downtown". Cool videos. I'm enjoying seeing how you discover Poland and its beauty. I'm proud of my countrymen so graciously helping people in need. I've been wondering, since you have US passport, why not move to US?

[@przemslaw]

If I heard correctly at 10:50 you validated a ticket to enter the metro system - You shouldn't. Your daily ticket applies for every public transport subsystem without he need to validate again (tram, bus, metro, trains). Also, people with Ukrainian passport can travel completely free of charge for the time being.

[@cpt.flamer7184]

It's true that if you have a valid ticket you can just jump into a bus or a tram and you don't need to do anything, but in metro there are gates and you have to "show" a ticket ;p

[@wojciu9739]

​@@cpt.flamer7184 Or have free pass "ticket" that opens gate. They are sometimes available at metro stations. You can grab them from small wall dispenser, usually located near ticket machines. Last resort is to use elevator.

[@laurenj8888]

He doesn’t have a Ukrainian passport only a residence card.

[@Blido]

@@laurenj8888 It applies to residents as well

[@MarekzAnglii]

@@laurenj8888 As far as I know, he doesn't even have a residence card yet.

[@agnieszkapaluch3617]

you were at the old town, and the big red building was the king's palace. This area was totally smashed during the war, it was totally restored after. At the stadium there is a refugee center at the moment.

[@antija6825]

rebuilt / reopened in 1972

[@Schulstand]

That green cool building belongs to a university, you can access the roof, where you'll find pretty nice garden and good view of much of the city's skyline

[@bahama0584]

I would recommend to visit Lazienki Krolweskie a great park close to the center.. there are also some cool food courts to visit - Hala koszyki on koszykowa street, browary warszawskie (warsaw breweries), fabryka norblina.. the first and the last place used to be a market hall and factory in the past. It was renewed and became a meeting places for the people of Warsaw.. warsaw breweries is more of a new thing and modern architecture but it is also worth visiting…

[@polandsangel]

What a wonderful tour, thank you for sharing it with us and showing us Warsaw's beauty.Your videos are so positive and a joy to watch, they bring peace to my day with all thats going on in the world.

[@planetjames95]

Thank you

[@kawamustudio]

You might want to also check Rondo Daszyńskiego area - there is a metro station. Very modern, business part of the city, with skyliners and nice atmosphere

[@kochamkozy6154]

and Plac Europejski!

[@swangambit]

definitely!

[@mattbukovski92]

Yea definitely you should go there! You'll be amazed :D

[@filippacyga6568]

Worse part of Warsaw

[@yakeosicki8965]

There is a pleasant atmosphere in Saska Kępa. I recommend Francuska Street.

[@shelflife5213]

You said "Nothing modern here" when walking the old town. Actually... not so! Most of the old town was bombed during WW2 so the "renaissance" little houses have all been reconstructed faithfully in the 60s or so, based on what had been there before the war. So technically still modern :)

[@albin2232]

I really enjoy your videos. Keeping up with you, Marina, and Kitty, is always nice. Be Well friends ❤️

[@lucasadamus5420]

I highly recommend you to visit districts called Bielany and Żoliborz (you can get there easily by metro and they are close to each other) Not so many super touristy spots, but plenty of "hidden gems" and cosy tiny alleys to wonder around.

[@kochamkozy6154]

For living you should check Żoliborz district :)

[@jamesjakejim]

The stadium at 24:00 is called National Stadium (Stadion Narodowy) and currently there are no matches there, because it was modified to be a big administration office to handle the great number of Ukrainians who want to get their PESEL number.

[@pontus7606]

You should head to Żoliborz. It's the smallest and the cosiest district of Warsaw with many beautiful parks, old villas and so on. It's the part that was carefully designed during the 1920's (when the capital was totally overcrowded) and wasn't destroyed during the IIWW. Great place for a trip and def the best place to live in Warsaw.

[@JanGotner]

If you are in Ochota district, I recommend going up Górka Szczęśliwicka - you'll have a view of the entire city (there is also a ski slope there!) For food - Fabryka Norblina, Hala Koszyki, Hala Gwardii, Elektrownia Powiśle Coctail bars - Emilii Plater, Poznańska Street, Dom Partii Hipster places - Powiśle, Stare Bielany, Stary Mokotów (Nowy Teatr) Fancy cafes - Francuska Street in Saska Kępa Enjoy and welcome to Paris of the North, New York of the East, Shanghai of the West xD

[@lewkon]

If you want a chill neighborhood with cafes, check out Mokotów (Puławska street and smaller ones) and Kabaty (part of Ursynów), especially KEN street. The second one is farther from downtown but has metro. Welcome to Warsaw, hope you find a great place for yourself!

[@agnieszkapaluch3617]

This planetarium is one of the parts of the best museum in Warsaw - Kopernik. You need to check it out.

[@peterportev4159]

Thank you so much for these videos. I lived in Poland when I was a child and my moms hometown is Warsaw and my dad is Bulgarian. It brings me joy to see these streets again in your videos. Thank you again and I wish you and marina the best.

[@kamikadzegga9188]

14:50 there is a law in Poland that force drivers to stop on crosswalks for pedestrians to easly walk to the otherside. If they don't stop they may got a ticket for 500zł.

[@anetakiszko9968]

This big pedastrian Street is called Krakowskie Przedmieście. It was destroyed during the WWII and rebuild after war. If you want to check out same restaurace and food courts its worth to visit Elektrownia powiśle, Fabryka Norblina or older one, Hala Gwardii. You'll find many kind of cuisine from all over the world that places😊

[@filipczarnecki2853]

If you wanna get to a cosy area with a lot of restaurants etc you should definately visit Francuska Street (Saska Kepa district). I live in Warsaw for more than 30 years and this is one of my favorite areas.

[@qaabriel]

You should definitely check out “miasteczko Wilanow”. Pretty chill area with modern architecture and a lot of places to relax

[@LordHypertronUniversum]

9:20 - I recomend to visit the "Palace of Culture and Science", during a Evening/Night. The Tower will glow in specific light pattern. ;) 13:02 - That's "Centrum Nauki Kopernik" (Copernicus Science Centre), it's a great plcae that combines, science and learning with fun. 22:43 - That's Stare Miasto (Old Town), the name is in a way ironic by the fact that, even though it's the oldest part of Warsaw, it's in actuality an recreation of the original that was destroyed by the bombing during WWII.

[@cpt.flamer7184]

That's why Stare Miasto in Warsaw is usually called Starówka (i don't know how to translate it to English ;p), although those words used to be synonyms now Starówka is almost exclusive term for Warsaw Old Town and other cities don't agree to call their old towns this way. Conservation officer from Lublin said that Lublins Old Town is original, so it should be called Old Town and Starówka is something that was rebuild. So Polish language notice the difference between Warsaw and other cities old towns ;p

[@The0Stroy]

If you want to learn something about Warsaw history - go to the Warsaw Uprising museum. Also Kopernik Science Center (that you walked by) is nice to visit.

[@MadziaMadzia04]

This and Polin

[@TheBaloonKiller]

Hello James. I'm happy to see you enjoying Warsaw. The other side of the river is actually amazing as well so I would recommend you checking them out. Especially places like (geo cords): 52.242333314784815, 21.055339984874976 (Skaryszewski's Park) 52.22992122226007, 21.08722217369762 (Under Balaton Park) 52.23550757523291, 21.053345250235676 (Francuska street and generally Saska Kępa)

[@wiktor0985]

If you like the style like in 15:21 you can check "Miasteczko Wilanów" in Warsaw. It is a huge residential area with almost all new and modern buildings. It is like different city inside of Warsaw ;) If you like skyscrapers you can check the Rondo Daszynskiego area ;) For the food recommendations you can check the Vegan Ramen Shop - even as a meat lover I can say it is best ramen in Warsaw :D

[@marekkwapisiewicz2675]

Small, narrow streets there are in Old Town which you had just on your left when you were looking at view with National Stadium. That pink huge building is a Royal Castle of Warsaw.

[@pawog]

Powiśle (area next to the river) becomes really busy and crowdy during the summer/weekends and sunny days. There are concerts there, restaurants, food truck etc. If you turn right instead of left as you did you will find many club-restaurant. Its one of the most expensive areas in Warsaw. On the other side (Praga) is the beach.

[@GaryAJMartin]

You escaped to Poland, I went to Moldova. So I follow your journey with a somewhat shared experience.

[@planetjames95]

How's Moldova?

[@GaryAJMartin]

@@planetjames95 it’s good. Never been here before. Sunny, quite warm. Nice people. Reminds me in some respects to Ukraine. I’m in Chisinau.

[@krzysztofmarcinkowski2573]

If you’re looking for a cosy neighbourhood for a coffee I can definitely recommend Browary Warszawskie, it’s modern and magnificent. Then there is a great place Wrzenie Świata near to the Nowy Świat street. The best coffee in town imo is served in Coffeedesk or STOR. And also if you’re looking for a xix century streets (apart of the old town) to hang out check out the Śródmieście Południowe with Plac Zbawiciela and bunch of other nice streets nearby. And go to Łazienki Park DEFINITELY :)

[@robokop482]

1. In future, if you will be looking for affordable apartment, consider area around Dworzec Wileński (Praga) - very close to the center and great communication with other parts of the city; 2. Cosy streets - Saską Kępa! 3. Outdoor activities - Park Skaryszewski, Park Krasińskich, Łazienki Królewskie, Park Szczęśliwicki 4. Personal tip - I love to discover suburbs, as I already live in Warsaw for 30 years and I know the city by heart (although it changes constantly), so you could someday visit Powsin Forest and Kabaty Forest, Wilanów and Sobieski Royal Palace (UNESCO heritage), Kampinoski National Park, Zegrzynskie Lake (you can get there by train, but you will need some transport to get around the lake), Konstancin (villas town in the south of Warsaw) or for a weekend trip go to Kazimierz Dolny! Super romantic, super cosy and super Polish :-) 5. When it comes to the maternity hospital, consider also Madalińskiego Hospital - as a father, we had very good experience; although it was pre-Covid, so the procedures are now more strict and they can restrict your presence during the birth.

[@vozny86]

Ad 5. As a father I highly recommend - Inflancka Maternity Hospital. Even during COVID I could spend time with my wife and daughter during their stay - very nice and friendly professional staff. Madalinskiego is also very good but much more strict. The big plus of Inflancka Hospital is its location. Metro Station - Dworzec Gdański is nearby 3 min walk (do not use google maps in this case because you can go through the Gdański Business Center - it's less than half a way suggested by google)

[@SuperWeede]

23:11 its called Stare Miasto (old town) you`re at the Plac Zamkowy (Castle square) behind you is Zamek Kroleswki (the royal castle).

[@jajajejehjune4301]

Ulica Poznańska, Hala Koszyki, Koneser, Elektrownia Powiśle, Fabryka Norblina. Those are very cool places. In the evening go to Rondo Daszyńskiego.

[@krzesimirchrzastowicz4833]

1. The area with modern apartments you admired is Powiśle, and this is a really expensive area, probably now even one of the most expensive in Warsaw. 2. Marienstadt is not so historical, as you have thought. It is mostly the 1950's soc-realism, but very well stylized to look good together with the Old Town above. It is such a good piece of architecture, that almost everyone thinks it is historical. ;) 3. Praga, the right bank of the river is really interesting. First of all there is a city beach there, you can spend your time at the summer. Secondly, there is the Francuska Street, that is full of restaurants. The restaurants are mostly cheaper and better than on the left bank in the old town. Finally the old Praga, like Targowa-Street is specific, but rather not so dangerous as in 1990's. 4. Yes, you are right, the old town in Warsaw and the old town in Lublin are quite similar. But they are not typical for all Polish cities. Old towns in Cracow, Wrocław, Poznań are different. 5. The green building is the Warsaw University Library. It is one of the best example of modern architecture in Warsaw. It has a great garden on the roof. If you'll stay in Warsaw longer, you should definitely visit it at one of the warm and sunny days. ;)

[@planetjames95]

Thank you

[@barbararajska-kulig1057]

I picture you guys in the neighborhood called Marina (Osiedle Marina) in Warsaw 👌

[@zjadam]

welcome to warsaw 😀 warsaw is different that other polish cities. it is very diverse. everyone can find a place for him/her. and its full of opportunities. explore & enjoy 💪😀

[@chrisdominator3552]

90% of Warsaw was destroyed during Second World War that is why you see more modern buildings. Great video.

[@artofmagi]

When I lived there, I lived on the street Poli Gojawiczynskiej. It was nice from what I remember, the buildings surround a big park that I would walk through to get to school and back home every day, there is a street market nearby where I bought food every Saturday with my aunt, transportation that made it easy to get everywhere on my own. This was decades ago when I was in 8th grade and I spent a lot of time getting around the city on my own, so I'm sure many things have changed since then, though I checked and the park is still there, park sady zoliborskie. The station next to it is called Marymont, if you decide to go check it out. The street I lived on was named after a famous Polish female writer during/after WW1 and WW2. On the other side of Warsaw is Ursynow, which is more modern and some of my other family lived there so I used to visit that area as well. A lot of it was under construction still when I was there, so you might find many more modern buildings on that side.

[@mattbukovski92]

Welcome to my home city ♥️ Hope you'll like your stay here 🙌🙌 You haven't yet visited all those more modern or beautiful areas of the city - there's still quite much to unpack!

[@Jeff-hi2lu]

14:40 If youre driving and see a pedastrian waiting or walking towards the pedastrian crossing and you wont stop you can get a 1500zl fine. People usually stop out of courtesy, but the expensive fine is the main reason 😅

and this law is pretty fresh so people still care about it :D

[@sebastiangruszka9830]

Seriosuly? Penality is a only thing why you are stopping your car on pedestrian crossing? It's crazy, man.

[@Jeff-hi2lu]

@@sebastiangruszka9830 people used to stop often, but now it's more common ;)

[@sebastiangruszka9830]

​ @Jeff now your comment make a sens :) It all together it is a true :) Have a good night

[@Jeff-hi2lu]

@@montekore374 xD

[@jakubbala3631]

The right side of the river is very safe. It is rather a "tourist curiosity" that it used to be bad there. The cozy neighborhood you are looking for can be a French street and the whole "Saska Kępa" district at right side ;)

[@cousteau2763]

Congrats for 10k subs :)

[@MrDomestos2000]

About those smaller streets to wander around: - Definetly check out Ochota: it's a smallest district of Warsaw but it's cozy and very well planned and has a great connections to the city centre (especially Old Ochota and Filtry). To feel the vibe I recommend checking out Park Szczęśliwicki and a walk by Opaczewska / Dickensa / Urbanistów streets. - Because Warsaw was destroyed and they had to build a lot of housing buildings there are many of them in the centre, even in the historic sites. For example, check out the cool modernist building by Kozia 9, just next to the Old Town. - Right bank Warsaw definetly isn't dangerous now. Also, because it wasn't that much destroyed during the War, it has a few interesting places for tourists: beautifull St. Mary Magdalene orthodox cathedral, Jewish Mikveh, big industrial distillery complex "Koneser" (recently converted into the big food court) with the museum of polish vodka. However, these districts do have their problems, if you're interested in city's contrasts check out some of the not-so-well-kept tenements, maybe walk into the inside yards.

[@marcinaduniuk2564]

I enjoy a lot your videos. I love your style of exploring things, The same approach we try to do whenever we visit a new place. We walk around the city without a specific plan, just to soak in the vibe of the place.

[@frugo001]

I look forward to a new video from you every day and am never disappointed with what you record! 20-30 min a day with a native speaker really helps to improve my language skills, thanks! Your insights are great and interesting for someone who has lived in this country since birth, you are my favorite youtuber :)

[@Ryron24]

Congrats on the 10k 🎉

[@lococholo2857]

Good video.. Only 45 days ago I was roaming those same streets of Warsaw loving the city.. Best wishes!!

[@planetjames95]

Thanks a lot

[@bahama0584]

Also once walking from the old town to Lazienki park you will see some black benches - once you push a button on it it plays Chopin music.. it is to honor famous Polish composer…

[@Pepperboy555]

I hope once you guys are settled you can show your followers like me a bit of the city! Great video production as usual.

[@bartoszkwiecien1477]

You should check out Żoliborz district, especially neighbourhood close to Plac Wilsona! There are lots of restaurants, cafees, parks and cosy architecture. It is also close to Metro and not to far from the downtown.

[@tizek2]

there is a street in Warsaw, I don't remember the name, it is full of skyscrapers. You should visit is at night. The locals call it Manhattan. you'll love it

[@tizek2]

Daszynski roundabout it is

[@adamski3929]

@@tizek2 and i don't really think anyone's calling it manhattan, but yeah, worth checking.

[@konradhiszpan]

Realy enjoy watching your videos :))

[@planetjames95]

Thank you 🙏

[@maciejszczesny5820]

As for cool neighborhoods/streets I recommend you check out politechnika, Browary Warszawskie, and Ochota (especially close to Park Szczęśliwicki)

[@maciejszczesny5820]

Also, I believe that the language on the green building was old church Slavonic

[@ewamatulewicz4511]

Oh wow, I moved from Gdansk to Warsaw last weekend!!!! What a coincidence!!!!

[@Kurz-wu1vs]

I recommend to visit Wrocław as well. As to similar languages: find patterns, eg polish prze- is equivalent to russian perie- or ukranian pere- (?). Przy- is pri/pry. Finding patterns makes things easier. Ukrainian vocabulary is something between russian and polish, closer even to polish so learning patterns of changing prefixes and sufixes speeds up process of language aquisition.

[@agent4704]

U've been so close to Warsaws Market and didnt get there :) This is the very cosy type place to have a nice meal :)

[@michaforycki3464]

2:11 On Konstruktorska Street you were crossing, called by Varsovians, "The Mordor" - It is a district full of offices, where thousands of people are working like Tolkien's orcs ;)

[@CanYouDigIt34]

As for little cozy streets, just traverse streets around Hoza St, Wilcza St, where you've been in this vid. Anywhere there, around Koszyki, Plac Politechniki, Plac Zbawiciela, MDM etc. A lot of nice little boutique cafes and restaurants.

[@ztvorek]

If you can afford it their definitely check Powisle. It’s a really beatiful neighborhood, close to city center but really quiet at the same time. But it takes some time to find a good apartment there if you’re on the budget. Also, you can check Old Bemowo (state bemowo). It’s a small neighborhood located on the outskirts of Warsaw. In the pat it was a military only place. It is surrounded by forests and nature, but also well connected with highways, trams and soon a metro.

[@czlowiekciasto]

Now that's weird, seeing you in my own neighbourhood, just a couple of hundred meters from my place... I hope you'll find your place here, this city is one of its own kind. Cheers and good luck!

[@ZeroCGR2]

The Warsaw Old Town is very diffrent then the other parts with its architecture. Plac Zamkowy (Castle Squere) is where you ended up. Its also the place where I personally like to hang out.

[@mrolympiawmarkach132]

Check out Stary Żoliborz, there are a lot of small and cosy streets and restaurants

[@rogerjackson484]

Good video ! I switched airlines on my way to Kyiv in 2018 at Chopin International in Warsaw, the atmosphere there made me want to visit Warsaw someday

[@ezablotski7156]

You've got it. Warsaw is a city of contrasts

[@PolaN_d]

rightsiders often say that to deter noisier tourists ;) . And trust me, we have enough of them, having National Stadium in our neighbourhood. But you should visit rightside when it's more outdoorsy, and bars spill to the sidewalks: ul. Zabkowska & fabryka Koneser (shopping&leisure), Saska Kepa (the most boho/artsy part of Warsaw), and afterwards to cut a power nap on the grass of Park Skaryszewski :D. Tis just to mention a few... And thank u for these streams, your vids are full of info.

[@stanst6092]

Actually, this building with texted walls is little more interesting on the roof. You can go inside and upstairs and see it yourself next time. It's open for everyone university library space.

[@stanst6092]

It's also not necessarily true that east bank is any danger to visit. I think it's worth it, especially Park Skaryszewski and Francuska street with its restaurants.

[@monikalewandowska523]

Great. You guys have fun in Warsaw. It’s a nice city. Go check out Lazienki Park. It’s very nice and many more parks there just google. Also the old town is great and the Warsaw Uprise museum

[@przewoz83]

2:54 - how about Embassy/Consulate of USA in Warsaw? Anyway, you should visit Praga Północ district (near Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wileński metro station). Different World :)

[@mattd8527]

Excellent video. I have been to Warsaw twice, but only as tourist. Good luck! ;-)

[@antija6825]

23:00 it is all totally modern! - everything rebuilt after WW2. The complete post-war reconstruction of the Old Town. The Phoenix city from the ashes.

[@casualtravelers5847]

Aw, dude, you just missed the prettiest part of Warszawa by a few steps... That big red building you saw when you went up the stairs away from the river is the rebuilt Royal Castle, and opposite of that, beyond those cute houses is the "Old" Town, "old" in quotation marks because it was completely rebuilt after WWII. You're gonna have to go again. The Royal Castle is nice to visit as well. Also that tower next to the church where you came up has a small viewing platform, though the stairs going up are pretty steep so don't try to bring Marina with you, at least not now.

[@agnieszkakowalska7564]

The Old Town was badly ruined, but is you should not say it is completely new. It is on UNESCO list due to careful restauration what was left and that whole historic district has been reconstructed. If you look carefully, you can find medieval ornaments and even wall paitings. You may visit Warsaw Historical Museum at Old Town Market Square. Seeing Warsaw with your eyes- fresh like child foreigner was pretty interesting. Some comments I find very accurate😃. Thank you! I recomend you to get to know Warsaw history to understand it. Some people say it's ugly, but they are ignorants. Its beauty is not obvious, it is sth to discover. If you check Greek word palimpsest- it somehow describes Warsaw character. Visit Polin Museum. I wish you good luck and friendly & fascinating life in Warsaw.

[@JPAGH]

When you look at the map, the right side i s called Right Side of Wasaw, the left side is called Left Side of Warsaw. The center, Royal Castle, all that is located on the left side.

[@Life_4_ADV]

Been watching yours movies for a long time, great you're safe now. And nice to see you like Warsaw (my city 😉). Right side of Warsaw is divided into two main districts: Praga Północ (North) and Praga Południe (South). Right behind the Poniatowski bridge you can see National Stadium and Saska Kępa (nice green district with lots of restaurants). Easy to reach with tramway. You might also visit Wilanów (Kings Residence) south of Warsaw. Beautiful garden and palace. Try to see Warsaw Uprising Museum and Polin - Jewish Museum. If you had any questions - just ask in yours movies. Stay safe ! Ciao.

[@OldPanterka8]

The Powiśle district are the most expensive apartament district. You can rent it. On the other side are malls. Green building has a wonderfull garden if the roof. You need to go there specially in a summer to have a picnic.

[@JustJes10]

They have many demonstrations at the Palace of Culture and Science / PKiN in support of Ukraine. There's a cinema there and they have many events there all the time. We lived in Środmiescie and being close to all the transportation and shopping was convenient. But, downside is that it was very loud at night, cars, people laughing, and a lot of music from the clubs. We moved away from the center for more quiet. I love how Warsaw is old and new next to each other. It's not for everyone, but we have made it home and are very happy here. If it's not where you intend to stay for long, I hope you enjoy the City as much as you can. Every time we go for a walk somewhere, we find something we haven't seen before, or walk upon a memorial marker documenting something that happened here. Notice, there are always fresh flowers and lit candles at these, Warsaw is a city that has not forgotten, the memories are very fresh here.

[@hanna8418]

Funny that you would mention the noise at night.... as a child I fell asleep to those sounds and to me tramwaje, cars , people talking and laughing, even sound of high heels on the sidewalks were truly music to my ears...

[@sgebert]

For a more quiet hood check out Saska Kepa, Zoliborz and Stare Miasto. Incidentally, theyre also some of the best places to live in. As for Praga - across the river - it is definitelly visitable, especially for someone with your attitude. Its a bit run-down partially, but hugely interesting for a walkaround. It used to be somewhat dangerous but that was years ago, these days its getting gentrified faster than any other disctrict I guess. Once there, make sure to visit Koneser - an ex-vodka factory turned business-hub/restaurant/launge area. As for the randomness of the architecture - you have your answer in the comments, its because the city was near-totally destroyed and needed to be rebuilt/build anew.

[@varsovius]

If you are looking for a nice place to live in Warsaw you should check Stary Zoliborz, that is roughly the area between pl. Inwalidów and pl. Wilsona and also Saska Kępa on the other side of the river along ul. Francuska. Both have good public transport, are very green, have pretty parks, good restaurants, cafes etc. Saska Kępa in particular has a few embassies so there is cosmopolitan feel to it.

[@roberturbanczyk204]

15:26 you should take a trip to plac Wilsona and make a walk to cytadela if You want to see how rich people live in Warsaw. If You like modern architekture you should check for flat in wola.

[@dakey2k6]

Please visit Wilnanów, this is the most expensive part of Warsaw. If you look for excellent meals then check also the place “Rynek starego miasta” out. There is near also a very cool restaurant named “Podwale”. Very cool!

[@kedzior1991]

Very clever observations! You are able to deduce many facts from simple observations. There goes my sub!

[@planetjames95]

Much appreciated!

[@adammr7097]

Try Rydygiera Street for restaurant and cafe places in Żoliborz district (North Warsaw). It’s full of modern apartments that you might be interested in.

[@Eva-vw6ol]

Poland is very clean because Polish people polish a lot

[@chrisdominator3552]

You doing great. It takes time to learn but every day will be easier. All the best.