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The capital of Poland is overlooked by skyscrapers and characterized by fancy architecture. But if you don't know the tragic history this city is built on, you can't understand Warsaw. Jan Woitas/dpa ...

People dressed as historical figure take part in the sixth Procession of History, in Warsaw, Poland, Sept. 12, 2026. The ...

In recent years (and especially after the beginning of the Russian invasion), Warsaw has become home to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian residents who fled here from the war. Some of them work in ...

She towers over the city, keeps watch by the river, adorns city buses, and decorates all manner of souvenirs – the Syrenka, the Mermaid of Warsaw. But why did Warsaw – an inland city – choose a ...

The best ways to get around Warsaw are on foot and via public transportation. Many top attractions sit within walking distance of one another, while others are easy to reach by metro, tram or bus.

Warsaw gladly and proudly accepted 300,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war. But as the Polish capital braces for a new wave of refugees, its mayor warns that the city is “at capacity.” By Andrew Higgins ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the mayor of Warsaw, Poland, about how his city is managing the influx of Ukrainian refugees. He says Warsaw's population went up by 15% since the outset of the conflict.