About City
Warsaw – capital city and the biggest city in Poland, situated in the middle-eastern part of the country, in the Mazovia region, at the Vistula river.
Warsaw is an important European scientific, cultural, political and economic centre. It is the seat of the Parliament (Seym and Senate), the President of the Republic of Poland, the Government and other central authorities. Warsaw is also the capital city of the Mazowieckie Voivodship.
Warsaw, and in particular the district Śródmieście, belongs to the most important business centres in the Middle Europe. In 2003 there were 288.307 companies registered there. What is more, foreign investors invested over 700 million euro a year in the city.
The capital city of Poland is the biggest academic centre in the country. There are 66 higher schools and universities there. The list of the biggest Warsaw universities includes:
- Warsaw University
- Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University
- Warsaw University of Technology
- Military University of Technology
- Warsaw School of Economics
- The Main School of Fire Service (SGSP)
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences
- Medical University of Warsaw
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw
- Christian Theology Academy
- Academy of Fine Arts
- Frederick Chopin University of Music
- The Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education
- National Defence Academy
- Budownictwa i Inżynierii
Moreover, a number of private higher schools are developing in a dynamic way, which are oriented at educating the future managerial personnel (MBA), required for managing modern companies in the market economy.
The system of public transport in Warsaw consists of bus lines, tram lines, underground line, and SKM (Urban Fast Train) of total range of over 1000 km. Tickets with a magnetic strip and a Warsaw Travel Card entitle to travelling with the public communication.
| Population | Cinemas | Theaters |
| 1 706 624 | 23 | 30 |
Interesting Places
Warsaw to is the heart of the Mazowieckie Voivodship. It is an important economic, cultural, tourist and service centre. The city has charmed quite a few tourist in its history. The architecture and the one of its kind charm of the city guaranties unique memories. While in Warsaw you cannot forget to visit places such as:
- Palace of Culture and Science
- Powązki Graveyard
- Saxon Garden
- Royal Baths Park
- Market of the Old Town
And numerous other places. Welcome to Warsaw!
Clubs recommended by Study4u
Hybrydy
The ‘Hybrydy’ club has two air-conditioned rooms. In the club various music events, concerts and cabarets’ performances take place. Acid jazz, soul, funky, latino, big beat and jazz can be heard there. The Voliera bar – ‘chill out room’ is situated in the lower part of the club. It is open from 9 pm. Comfortable sofas and a small bar help the visitors relax and regenerate.
Go to club website
Proxima
‘Approximate’ means ‘close’. ‘Proximity’ means ‘neighbourhood’. The word ‘proximate’ is understood as ‘direct’, whereas ‘proximal’ as ‘closer’. If you add ‘Proxima Centauri’ and the students’ club ‘Proxima’ to the mix, you will get a clear picture of the leisure activities of the University’s students.
Go to club website
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