A bronze replica of an elm tree that honors the victims that perished in Pawaik Prison.

A statue honors the children who fought Nazis in Poland.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

Catch a scenic view of Warsaw's Old Town from the top of a centuries-old dumping ground.

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

A program of Communist glamour in post-Stalin Poland is preserved in this colorful museum.

This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

These 18th-century paintings of Warsaw were used to reconstruct the city after World War II.

Order “Proletariat’s Cutlet” at this communist-themed restaurant allegedly once visited by Lenin.

After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

This extensive collection covers thousands of years of Polish military history.

This enormous 32-foot painting depicts Poland's greatest medieval battle in glorious detail.

One of the world's largest collections of medieval religious art.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

Ruins of a late 1950s Polish ski jump ramp in the middle of the city.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.