Warsaw – Christmas 2023

Warsaw is ablaze with lights for the Christmas 2023 season. Take this video walking tour from Arwin Tours, to get an idea of how lovely the capital of Poland looks this year, all decked out in winter fineness for the holiday!

The tour starts along the elegant shopping street Nowy Świat, proceeds north as that street becomes Krakowskie Przedmieście, past two of the oldest and finest Warsaw hotels, the Bristol on the right and the Europjeski on the left. We move on past the Presidential Palace to Royal Castle Square, the Christmas Market and into Old Town, ending with the dazzling Lumagica Light Garden, located in the Botanical Gardens of the University of Warsaw at Aleje Ujazdowskie and Agrykola.

From Arwin Tours: This is a walking tour in Warsaw, Poland at the Christmas Market and the Old Town. Warsaw is Poland’s largest city and its capital. Old Town Warsaw, or Stare Miasto, is the historic core of the Polish capital, Warsaw. Dating back to the 13th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts a meticulously reconstructed ensemble of colorful Baroque and Renaissance architecture, complete with cobblestone streets and lively squares. Despite severe damage during World War II, the Old Town has been faithfully restored, featuring iconic landmarks such as the Royal Castle, St. John’s Cathedral, and Sigismund’s Column. The Market Square, with its pastel-colored townhouses and the symbolic Warsaw Mermaid statue, serves as a focal point for visitors exploring the area. The Old Town’s resilience, cultural richness, and architectural charm make it a captivating destination, offering a vibrant blend of history and contemporary life in the heart of Warsaw. We will also go to the Lumagica Light Garden at the end.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Tour starts
21:45 Royal Castle Square
25:30 Christmas Market
38:09 Old Town
48:14 Lumagica Light Garden