Exploring Warsaw Day 2 Part 1

On yet another lovely day, we set off on foot to explore a little more of Warsaw. Our first stop was the beautiful Saxon Gardens, a peaceful green space in the heart of the city, with its well-manicured lawns, neatly trimmed shrubs and small lakes.

At the far end of the gardens stands the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one of Warsaw’s most important memorials. The tomb is guarded by an eternal flame and is the scene of a regular changing of the guard ceremony.

We arrived just in time to watch the ceremony, and the soldiers looked extremely smart in their uniforms and were clearly very well drilled. There was also a motorcycle club visiting the memorial at the same time, which added an unexpected and rather interesting sight to the occasion.

Afterwards, we stopped for a well-earned coffee before continuing our walk towards the Palace of Culture and Science.

We headed inside and took the elevator all the way up to the 30th floor, where we were rewarded with spectacular panoramic views across Warsaw and the surrounding countryside. From this height, you really get a sense of just how large and impressive the city is, with its mixture of historic buildings, modern skyscrapers and huge areas of green space.