Warsaw

Dortmund Central

Warszawa

City Overview

Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on both sides of the Wisła River, about 350 km from the Baltic Sea and the Carpathian Mountains. The famous Warsaw Convention was signed in Warsaw. The city is also the capital of the province of Masovian, with many industries (manufacturing, steel, electrical engineering, automation), 66 institutions of higher learning (including Warsaw University), and more than 30 theatres.

Warsaw is currently divided into 18 administrative districts, and the entire city is divided into two by the Wisła. The economy and public security in the west of the river are better than those in Hedong. The Śródmieście district is the city centre of Warsaw. There are a few high-rise buildings. The Warsaw Central Railway Station and the Warsaw Central Metro Station as well as the major banking malls and supermarkets can be found here. Compared with other European countries, Warsaw is very wide and there are not many attractions, so the sightseeing spots are scattered and need to travel by car. There are many bus routes in Poland, and you can basically reach the entrance of the scenic spot directly, so you don't have to go too far. Warsaw was completely destroyed during World War II, so even the old town of Warsaw is reborn.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Warsaw Old Town Stare Miasto

The old buildings in Warsaw are all restored and reconstructed, but they do not affect people's appreciation of its beauty. The Old Town contains many attractions such as the Mermaid Statue, the Royal Palace, the Old Town Square, and the Curie Museum. In the old town, you can spend half a day slowly admiring the surrounding buildings and sampling local specialties. (Image courtesy of wiki, CC copyright, author Marek and Ewa Wojciechowscy)

Transportation: Metro: Get off at the Metro Ratusz Arsenał stop and walk east for about 10 minutes; Bus: 116/175/178/180/195/222/503/N44, PL.Zamkowy/Stare Misto station; Tram: 13 , 23 , 26 , 32 to get off at Stare Miasto station , the bridge to the old town .   * ##### Warsaw Holy Cross Church Smaller Basilica of the Holy Cross

The Church of the Holy Cross (Polish: Kościół św. Krzyża) is a Catholic church in the centre of Warsaw. Located on the Krakowskie Przedmieście, facing the main campus of Warsaw University, it is one of the most famous Baroque churches in Warsaw. It was built in 1682 and completed in 1757. It was destroyed in 1944 and later rebuilt. It is currently managed by the deportation gods.

The Holy Cross Church, famous for burying the famous Polish musician Chopin, is separated from the Polish University by a street. In addition to Chopin, there are many Polish cultural celebrities buried in the church. The place near the church is the Katyn massacre. Monument, on the street not far from the church door, there is a Chopin music bench, don't miss it, the sound of nature.

Address: ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 3

• ##### Chopin Museum Chopin Museum

The Chopin Museum was built to commemorate the great Polish musician Chopin. Located in the heart of Warsaw's famous Chopin University of Music, the site was chosen in a Baroque palace built in the late 17th century. The palace called Ostrogsky was burnt down by the Germans in September 1944, after World War II. Reconstructed and served as the seat of the Chopin Association. The remodeled Chopin Museum is a modern multimedia museum with an exhibition area of 5,000 square meters and 11 exhibition halls.

Address: ul Okólnik 1

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

In the history of Poland, Germany and Russia have received great influence from the two empires. The food culture is no exception. It is located at the intersection of Europe and Asia. The traces of integration between the East and the West are very obvious, so pig feet, potatoes, dumplings, etc. are common. Eat food; and the use of spices is frequent, regardless of food or drink.

• ##### Accommodation

Poland is not a very popular tourist country, so there are fewer options for accommodation, but prices are cheaper than in other European countries. Warsaw Old Town, Warsaw Central Railway Station is surrounded by intensive areas. Compared with other European cities, Warsaw is very wide and there are not many attractions, so the tourist attractions are scattered and need to travel by car. However, there are many bus routes in Poland, and basically all of them can directly reach the entrance of the scenic spot.

• ##### Shopping

In Warsaw, amber is almost ubiquitous, wool products can be seen everywhere, you can pick some small folk items with folk customs to commemorate.

Urban traffic

The public transportation system in Warsaw is well developed, with about 200 bus lines, 30 tram lines and a subway line running from north to south through the west of the city. At 7:00 in the morning and 4-6 in the afternoon, it is the peak period for commuting. The main roads in Warsaw will be very congested. Although it is more distracting than God, it is also distracting. It is recommended that you do not take the tram when you take the subway at the peak. If you can take the tram, you don't take the bus. If you are not far away, simply go straight.

It is important to note that the purchase of a student ticket must be accompanied by a student ID issued by a local Polish school and under 26 years of age. Other certificates such as international student ID cards are not recognized. If you make a mistake, you may be fined when you check the ticket.

Dortmund (, also UK: , US: , German: [ˈdɔʁtmʊnt] ; Low German: Düörpm [ˈdyːœɐ̯pm̩]; Latin: Tremonia) is, with a population of 586,600 (2017), the third-largest city of Germany's most populous federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne and Düsseldorf, and Germany's eighth-largest city. It is the largest city (by area and population) of the Ruhr, Germany's largest urban area with some 5.1 million (2011) inhabitants, as well as the largest city of Westphalia. On the Emscher and Ruhr rivers (tributaries of the Rhine), it lies in the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region and is considered the administrative, commercial, and cultural centre of the eastern Ruhr. Founded around 882, Dortmund became an Imperial Free City. Throughout the 13th to 14th centuries, it was the "chief city" of the Rhine, Westphalia, the Netherlands Circle of the Hanseatic League. During the Thirty Years' War, the city was destroyed and decreased in significance until the onset of industrialization. The city then became one of Germany's most important coal, steel and beer centres. Dortmund consequently was one of the most heavily bombed cities in Germany during World War II. The devastating bombing raids of 12 March 1945 destroyed 98% of buildings in the inner city center. These bombing raids, with more than 1,110 aircraft, hold the record to a single target in World War II.The region has adapted since the collapse of its century-long steel and coal industries and shifted to high-technology biomedical technology, micro systems technology, and also services. In 2009, Dortmund was classified as a Node city in the Innovation Cities Index published by 2thinknow and is the most sustainable and digital city in Germany.Dortmund is home to many cultural and educational institutions, including the Technical University of Dortmund and Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, International School of Management and other educational, cultural and administrative facilities with over 49,000 students, many museums, such as Museum Ostwall, Museum of Art and Cultural History, German Football Museum, as well as theatres and music venues like the Konzerthaus or the Opera House of Dortmund. The city is known as Westphalia's "green metropolis". Nearly half the municipal territory consists of waterways, woodland, agriculture and green spaces with spacious parks such as Westfalenpark and Rombergpark. This stands in a stark contrast with nearly a hundred years of extensive coal mining and steel milling in the past. Dortmund is home to Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund, commonly known as Borussia Dortmund, a successful club in German football.