Warsaw/Praga

• Main streets parallel to Vistula: Jagiellońska, Targowa, ul. Grochowska; Wał Miedzeszyński
• Main streets perpendicular to Vistula: Aleja Solidarności, ul. Ostrobramska and al. Stanów Zjednoczonych (United States Avenue) - collectively referred to as Trasa Łazienkowska; al. Waszyngtona (Washington Avenue); Trasa Siekierkowska.

• Warsaw Zoo

  phone: +48 22 619 40 41
  address: ul. Ratuszowa 1/3
  A relatively small zoo, but with some interesting species, including a pack of wild and rambunctious monkeys that seem to fascinate every visitor. Other Zoo residents include lemurs, giraffes, elephants, hyraxes, lions, tigers, zebras, and jaguars that live in a glass enclosure that allows you stand only centimeters away from the beasts.

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• Saint Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church

  address: pl. Wileński
  One of two Orthodox churches in Warsaw.

• 19th Century Housesaround pl. Weteranów 1863 r., ul. Kłopotowskiego and ul. Okrzei, in particular The Jewish Mikvah built in 1840 at ul. Kłopotowskiego 31. See also the list of all historic buildings in Praga Północ.

• Ząbkowska Street

• Praski ParkA park that's good for a stroll. There's a large sculpture of a giraffe and a playground for children within the park's grounds. Near the entrance to the Warsaw Zoo, there are a few eateries that serve up ice cream.

• Saints Michael & Florian Cathedral

  phone: +48 22 619 09 60
  address: ul Floriańska 3

• Skaryszewski ParkDirectly across the street from Stadium Narodowy, this park isn't as well known as some of the others, most likely since a palace is absent from it, but that said, it's nonetheless a pleasant park for a stroll or to read a book and comes complete with its own lake. Near park's main entrance, there is a memorial to the September 11th terror attacks.

• Barriers of Grochów

  address: ul. Grochowska
  Used for collecting the toll for entering the city.

• Monument to the builders of the Brześć Road

  address: ul. Grochowska
  Built in 1825, it was the first monument in Poland to honor anonymous workers (instead of famous national heroes).

• Saska KępaA mostly residential neighborhood that is freckled with numerous embassies, but is unique for the cozy cafes and restaurants that line one its most well-known streets, ul. Francuska. In the evening, the neighborhood is an idyllic setting for a stroll, which can be topped off by watching the sunset over the Eastern skyline of Warsaw, dominated by the Palace of Culture and Science, while grilling or drinking by a couple of the city-provided grills on the banks of the Vistula. If you go to grill, be sure to bring some bug spray. This neighborhood is also located immediately next to the National Stadium.

• Olszynka GrochowskaThe forest was an important battlefield during the November Uprising.

Museums and galleries

• «Koneser» Vodka Distillery

  address: Ul. Ząbkowska 27/31
  Postindustrial complex houses now:

• Museum of Praga (Muzeum Warszawskiej Pragi)

• Luksfera Gallery

Theatres

• Teatr Powszechny

  phone: +48 22 818 25 16
  address: ul. Zamoyskiego 20

• Teatr Baj

  phone: +48 22 619 80 77
  address: ul. Jagiellońska 28

Cinemas

• Cinema City

  phone: +48 22 611 75 11
  address: ul. Ostrobramska 75
  Located in CH Promenada.

• NoveKino Praha

  phone: +48 22 343 03 10
  address: ul. Jagiellońska 26
  Digital cinema, three rooms.

Sports

• Stadion Narodowy

  address: Al. Księcia J. Poniatowskiego 1
  The impressive stadium has been built on the site of an earlier communist-era venue right in time for the Euro 2012 championships. It is a multi-level entertainment, exhibition and congress venue, with a busy schedule of events. The grounds around the stadium have been arranged to hold events as well. On the nights of major matches or concerts, traffic in the area can be severely disrupted, but on other days, you may find attractions ranging from publicly-accessible ice skating rink to a fashion fair within the large structure.

Swimming

• Prawy Brzeg

  phone: +48 22 698 48 00
  address: Ul. Józefa Szanajcy 17

• Wodnik

  phone: +48 22 673 82 00
  address: ul. Abrahama 10

• CH Promenada

  address: ul. Ostrobramska 75
  A multi-level shopping arcade with a mixture of chain stores and upscale outlets. The layout and architecture may be a bit perplexing, and the mall has not aged well. An Alma upscale supermarket and multiplex cinema are located within the shopping centre.

• Warszawa Wileńska

  address: ul. Targowa 72
  A shopping mall built over a terminus for local trains heading north-eastwards of Warsaw, directly connected to the namesake metro station as well. A rather wide selection of the usual chain stores, service outlets, gastronomy and a supermarket.

• Różyckiego Bazaar

  address: ul. Targowa 54
  For many years it was the most famous bazaar in Poland, a place where everything could be purchased. In recent years however it has fallen into decline.

Mid-range

• Ristorante Repubblica Italiana

  phone: +48 22 465-81-83
  address: ul. Francsuska 44
  This three-room restaurant, with each of its rooms painted and decorated to correspond with the colors of Italian flag, is one of the few Italian eateries in Warsaw that does Italian right. Each dish is delicious and beautifully prepared, and the portions leave customers feeling satisfied. When the weather is nice, the restaurant's patios are a great place to enjoy your meal while observing passersby.

Splurge

• Dom Polski ul. Francuska 11. Polish.
• Santorini ul. Egipska 7. Greek.

Cafés, tearooms and bars

• 4 Pokoje

  address: Ul. Wileńska 19

• Czarny Motyl

  address: Ul. Ząbkowska 2

• Łysy Pingwin

  address: Ul. Ząbkowska 11

• Sens Nonsensu

  address: Ul. Wileńska 23

• W Oparach Absurdu

  address: Ul. Ząbkowska 6

• Herbaciarnia na

  phone: +48 22 617 46 16
  address: ul. Francuskiej 12
  A cozy little place where that serves a wide variety of teas.

• Kępa Cafe

  phone: +48 22 616 1225
  address: ul. Finlandzka 12a

Clubs

• ul. 11 Listopada 22 a building filled with bars (and a hostel now)

• Fabryka Trzciny

  address: Ul. Otwocka 34
  A former marmalade factory, now a cultural center with a club, a theater, a restaurant, artist ateliers and an exhibition area.

• Hydrozagadka

• Sen Pszczoły

  address: Ul. Inżynierska 3

Budget

• Hostel Krokodyl

  phone: +48 22 810 11 18
  address: ul. Czapelska 24
  Very nice hostel, with great conditions and a very helpful staff.

• Hit Hotel

  phone: +48 22 618 94 70
  address: ul. Kłopotowskiego 33

• Hostel Fabryka

  address: ul. 11 Listopada 22

Mid-range

• Ibis Warszawa Ostrobramska

  phone: +48 22 515 78 00
  address: ul. Ostrobramska 36

• Dedek Park

  phone: +48 22 619 77 81
  address: al. Zieleniecka 6/8

• Gościniec Praski

  phone: +48 22 463 63 63
  address: al. Solidarności 61

• Hetman

  phone: +48 22 511 98 00
  address: ul. Kłopotowskiego 36