Warsaw's Old Town looks centuries old but was reconstructed after 1945, when the city lay in ruins. The Royal Castle and the Market Square are the centrepieces.
A short guided walk covers the castle, the square and the medieval walls, with the story of the rebuild running through it. It pairs well with the riverside or a wartime museum in the afternoon.
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No – it was rebuilt after the war using old paintings and plans, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That reconstruction is part of what makes it remarkable.
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