A striking public sculpture representing the period of martial law in Communist Poland.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

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

Once home to some 250,000 volumes and priceless art artifacts, this Polish estate was a target of bombing during World War II.

A heavily politicized roundabout discussing the state of a heavily politicized country.

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

The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

This colorful and quirky set of pegasus sculptures celebrate the works of poet Zbigniew Herbert.

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

The final resting place of the last "gypsy king" of Poland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of more than 200,000 people, this is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe.

A statue honors the children who fought Nazis in Poland.

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

A national collection of Communist-era musical posters.