Parks in Warsaw

Parks and Gardens in Warsaw

In Warsaw there are several famous parks that often date back several centuries. Some are on the outskirts of the city but two of them the Saxon Garden and Krasinski Park are in the heart of the city. The most beautiful ones Lazienki and Wilanow in the southern part of Warsaw can still be reached easily by public transport. 

Saxon Garden (Ogród Saski)

The Saxon Garden was built under the order of the Saxon King August II in the early 18th century inspired by Versailles. It’s style changed was changed to an English appearance later.
In 1727 it became one of the worlds first parks open to the public. In World War II the Saxon Palace (Pałac Saski) and a wooden theater were destroyed. There are currently plans to rebuild the palace.
In 1926 the Alexander Nevski Orthodox Cathedral (built from 1894 till 1912) was demolished by the Pilsudski administration. Today you can find a monument of Jozef Pilsudski here.
The most interesting part is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier who died in a battle 1920 defending the city of Lviv. He was eventually buried here in November 1925. The tomb is observed by soldiers until today.
Inside the park you will discover many baroque statues although lots of them have been brought to St. Petersburg.
Directly behind the tomb you will see a fountain designed by Henryk Marconi in 1855.
Do not miss the water tower and the lake on your way through the park and enjoy watching some wild ducks.
There are lots of benches to take a rest and the kids will be delighted to find out that a playing ground is waiting for them.
The Saxon Garden (Ogród Saski) is situated between Metro Ratusz Arsenal and Świętokrzyska at uł. Marszalkowska directly in the city center.

Krasinski Park (Ogród Krasińskich) and Krasinski Palace (Pałac Krasińskich)

Krasinski Park is situated only about 500 meters from Saxon Garden and the Old Town.
This garden is especially popular by locals as it is not so crowded.
You will find  Krasinski Palace located directly at Krasinski Place (Plac Krasińskich) where the must see Warsaw Uprising Monument can be found.
Here you will also see the Cathedral of the Polish Army and Court building.
The palace was built for the Krasinski familiy between 1677 and 1700.
It belongs to the polish state since 1764 and currently hosts the Polish National Library.
To the back of the Krasinski Palace you will find the garden the Krasinski Park.
It has been redesigned several times.
You can find find lots of benches and a small lake.
The Krasinski Park (Ogród Krasińskich) is located almost directly at Metro Ratusz Arsenal. The Krasinski Palace (Pałac Krasińskich) is just a 5 minute walk from the park entrance. 

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