Visitors are both fascinated and moved by the numerous sites depicting Warsaw's turbulent past during wartime and communist occupation. Warsaw is often referred to as a living museum of eerily evocative sites, monuments and memorials littered throughout the city that are at once thought provoking and highly informative. Warsaw is also an important centre of contemporary art and culture with numerous museums and galleries housing ground breaking exhibitions of local and internationally acclaimed artists. A short break in Warsaw will enjoy the many museums offering interactive and educational insights into interests as diverse as archaeology, science, folklore, performing arts and natural history.
