About Warsaw
Warsaw is Poland’s capital city and its most important economic centre. It has a population of nearly 1.8 million and covers an area of 517 km2. It is composed of eighteen districts. It combines its merchants' origin with a royal tradition.
Along with its neighbouring municipalities, it forms the Warsaw Metropolis, which is one of Europe’s most rapidly developing areas. It features seventy municipalities, over 6000 km2 of area and about 3.1 million residents.
Warsaw is an important academic and scientific hub, educating ca. 300,000 students. Some of the country’s best universities, attracting students not just from Europe, are based here. The city occupies a prominent position among developing technological hubs. Its creative sector is on the rise, making Warsaw even more attractive to talented creators and artists. It is also a location for many multi-national companies operating on the Polish and Central European markets, attracting employees from many neighbourhoods and distant countries, making Warsaw the most cosmopolitan city in Poland.
Over the last decade, Warsaw has become a foremost tourist destination in Poland, surpassing must-see Gdańsk and Kraków. In 2023, Warsaw was #1 in the 2023 contest "European Best Destination" and ranked 4th in the 2024 contest among European must-see capitals. It is also occupying top positions in the Polish Healthy Cities ranking and is internationally recognised for the implementation of smart city technologies.
Warsaw has a lot of green areas to offer and an incredibly well-developed public transport network. Green areas and forests cover more than 47% of the city's total area. A unique natural asset is the Vistula’s wild river banks, fostering a high level of biodiversity within the city. The city has a rich and varied cuisine and an incredible restaurant base. It ranks among the top vegan-friendly cities.
Warsaw’s local government actively works to make the city inclusive to all. Everyone feels at home here, wherever they come from, whatever their religion or lifestyle might be. Warsaw is also a city developing in a dialogue with its residents, supporting NGOs and civil society. Last, but not least, Warsaw is a perfect gateway to Poland and the region.
Enjoy your stay and fall in love with Warsaw!
