Lazienki Park, Warsaw

THE WORLD’S LARGEST BATHROOM? Sadly Ciao formatting does not recognise the Polish letter “L” with a slash through it – as in Lazienki, pronounced Wyjenki. If you ask a Pole for the Lazienki, he or she will show you the way to the bathroom, yes, the subject of this review, when translated into English, is Baths Park! In reality, the literal translation proving somewhat amusing, rather than realistic, maybe we should compare Lazienki Park to the Royal Baths at Bath, Buxton or Tunbridge Wells, not a great comparison admittedly but it will give you a better perception of this particular attraction ... more

Anyone who still thinks that Warsaw is a city of concrete and cement has clearly never been to the city's prize possession, the incomparable Lazienki Park. This glorious 17th century park, spread over 74 hectares is one of the jewels in Poland's crown and which might explain why half of Warsaw chooses to spend it's Summer Sunday's here. With the park being so large it never gives the impression of being crowded, and even on the busiest days you will always be able to find a quiet, shady corner somewhere. Lazienki - meaning baths, takes its name from the Palace on the Water, originally built in ... more