Warsaw's fantastically preserved gasworks...almost.

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

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

A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.

This biographical museum honors the groundbreaking scientist at her birthplace in Warsaw.

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.

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

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

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

Atop this library is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Warsaw.

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

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

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.

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.

Hundreds of notes give thanks to the patron saint of lost causes.

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

The world’s narrowest house makes for an awkward, four-foot-wide living space.

At night, this memorial illuminates a ghostly outline of a footbridge that connected two sections of the Warsaw Ghetto.

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

The largest coin pyramid in the world is a carefully balanced stack of over 1,000,000 pieces.