Warsaw

The Old Town is the historic core of the city that was contained in its city walls in the times it was still a small town, before it became the country's capital in the late 16th century. The New Town, directly to its north, was the first expansion of Warsaw beyond those city walls, which complements the historic core with more buildings from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Both were almost completely destroyed during the Second World War and meticulously reconstructed after the war.

The most central district in Warsaw, as implied by its Polish name. It is the area where most travelers will spend their time in Warsaw, as most major attractions and hotels are primarily located here, including the Royal Route with historical royal and noble residences, Jewish monuments and memorials, as well as modern buildings including the famous Palace of Culture and Science. Administratively, it encompasses both the Old and New Town, described in their separate article.

The districts directly to the west of Śródmieście contain many historic buildings and significant points of interest. Most of the district of Wola has an industrial past, while having been a large part of the Jewish ghetto during the Second World War, it also contains the oldest of Warsaw's cemeteries, but nowadays is changing into a modern high-rise business centre. Żoliborz and Ochota have always had a more residential character, but they are also attractive as an urban complex.

The eastern bank of the river was a separate city until the 19th century, and contains its fair share of history and attractions as well. Historically less affluent and considered unattractive or borderline dangerous for decades, it started to develop rapidly into a trendy part of the city in the 21st century.

The Southern part of Warsaw is one of the most intensely developing following the Second World War until today. The dense, yet peaceful districts of Mokotów and Ursynów have some interesting gems hidden between the apartment buildings. The southern terminal of the Royal Route, Wilanów is home to the Wilanów Palace.

The northern districts of Warsaw are residential "bedrooms of the city", but with several specific reasons for a traveler to go there.

The western parts of Warsaw contains historical villages mixed with modern estates; they are also known for the Warsaw Chopin Airport.

The sprawling green residential districts stand in contrast to the otherwise dense, high rise apartment complexes of other districts, and also have several specific tourist attractions.