On a windy day, there is no dusty presence in Warsaw. There are nearly 70 large and small parks in the urban area, with a green area of 130 square kilometers, and an average of 78 square meters of green space per person, ranking among the best capitals in the world.

Today, the city of Warsaw still retains the layout of the old town and the new town.

Most of the historical monuments and places of interest are concentrated in the old city, especially the magnificent palaces, huge churches, all kinds of arrow towers, castles, etc., which attract a large number of tourists from abroad every year.

Located on the west bank of the Vistula River, the Old Town is home to a medieval cluster of imposing red-roofed buildings, surrounded by a 13th-century red brick interior and a 14th-century façade, with towering antique castles at the corners.

Famous ancient buildings include the former Royal Palace, which is known as the "Monument of Polish National Culture", Krasinski Palace, the most beautiful and spectacular Baroque building in Warsaw, the Vazienki Palace, an outstanding representative of Polish classicist architecture, and the Church of the Holy Cross, St. John's Church, the Roman Church, the Russian Church, etc.

The city is dotted with monuments, statues and casts, and the bronze statue of a mermaid on the banks of the Vistula River is the coat of arms of Warsaw. The residence on Avenue Frita, where the internationally renowned physicist Marie Curry was born, has been turned into a museum.

In the new city, modern high-rise buildings, one after another, are full of shops, restaurants, inns, and guesthouses.

The residential area with elegant environment has a reasonable layout and convenient life, with lush forests and extensive planting of flowers and plants, just like a garden. The traffic in the city extends in all directions and is orderly. Colleges and universities, scientific research institutions, modern art museums, theaters, and stadiums are distributed in various districts, which are full of vitality. Climb to the top of the 230-meter-high Palace of Culture and Science and take in the panoramic views of Warsaw, an internationally famous tourist city.

Warsaw is the political, economic and cultural center of Poland, and its industries include steel, machinery manufacturing (precision machinery, lathes, etc.), automobiles, electrical machinery, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, etc., mainly electronics, electromechanical, and food. It is also the largest printing industry center in the country.

Warsaw, especially its city center (Slodmische), is home not only to many state institutions and government agencies, but also to quite a few national and international companies.

In 2006, the company 304016 recorded in the city. [99] Warsaw's growing business community has taken note of global, regional, and national. The Mastercard Emerging Markets Index has noted Warsaw's economic strength and business hub.

In addition, Warsaw was named the largest emerging market for the seventh edition. The participation of foreign investors in the development of the city is expected in 2002 at more than 650 million euros. Warsaw generates 12% of Poland's state income,[100] which in 2008 was 305.1% of the Polish average per capita (EU average or 160%).

The GDP per capita in Warsaw amounted to PLN 94 0002008 (23,800 USD 33,000), and the total nominal GDP of the city in 2010 [101] amounted to PLN 191.766 billion, 111696 PLN per capita, which was 301, 1% of the Polish average.

Warsaw led to foreign investment in Eastern and Central Europe, and in 2006, GDP growth was expected to meet the level of 6.1%. It also has one of the fastest growing economies, with GDP growth of 6.5% in 2007 and 6.1% in the first quarter of 2008, while unemployment was lowest in Poland and did not exceed 3%, according to official figures.

The city itself collects local 8740882000 zlotys in taxes and direct government grants.

After the reconstruction of Warsaw after the end of World War II, the Polish communist authorities decided that the city would become a major industrial center.

As a result, many large factories were built in and around the city. The largest are at the Huta Warsaw Iron and Steel Plant, the Automobile Plant FSO and the Tractor Plant "Bear".

With the deterioration of the communist economy, these factories lost their relevance, most bankrupt in 1989. Today, the Arcelo Iron and Steel Plant in Warsaw (formerly Huta Warsaw) is the only major plant left.

The FSO car factory was founded in 1951 and many cars have been assembled over the past few decades, including Warsaw, Syrena, Fiat 125P (licensed Fiat, later renamed FSO125P when the license expired) and Polonez.

The last two models were also sent abroad and assembled in many other countries, including Egypt and Colombia. In 1995, the factory was purchased by the Korean car manufacturer Daewoo, which assembled Cheongong, Espero, Nubia, Tacuma, Leganza, Blue Dragon and Matiz there for the European market.

In 2005, the plant was sold to AvtoZAZ, which was assembled by Ukrainian automakers, among which there was a Chevrolet Aveo. The license for the production of Laura expired in February 2011 and has not yet been restored. At present, the company has been eliminated.

In 1893 the "Bear" factory was opened and is in operation today. Throughout its history, various mechanical assemblies have also included motorcycles, military vehicles, trucks, and buses. However, the only tractor since World War II is still assembled there.

The number of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is decreasing, while the number of companies and foreign-owned enterprises is on the rise, reflecting the continuous transformation of the modern market economy. The largest foreign investors are Coca-Cola Amatil and Metro AG. Warsaw's electronics and high-tech industries are the largest in Poland, while the growing consumer market fully contributes to the development of the food processing industry.

Warsaw is the national transport centre, one of the hubs of the European road and rail network, and the main airport port of Poland. Warsaw has a wide range of rail lines: suburban trains, subways, light rail, city buses, and suburban buses.

Polish state trains are the best option for long-distance travel and are cheaper than taking a bus. The train board lists the station name in alphabetical order, as well as the train times for that station: departure time (Odjazdy) is shown in yellow and arrival time (Przyjazdy) is marked in white.

Ekspresowy trains are marked in red and "IC" or "Ex" is written before the train frequency. Pospiezny buses are usually marked in red and are the fastest, while Osobowy buses are marked in black and are slower but about 35% cheaper than direct buses. All shuttle buses and direct trains have to be pre-booked seats, and there is usually a box written with an R on the board, and you can ask the conductor for miejscowka, which means reservation.

You'd better buy your tickets before you get on the bus to avoid getting in trouble. There are two types of tickets: general and preferential: students and seniors can enjoy half-price discounts, but foreigners are not allowed to buy preferential tickets.

Remember, foreigners are not allowed to use preferential tickets for domestic trains or trains in Poland, and if you use a preferential ticket without a Polish identity card, you will be fined a hefty amount if you are found out.

Sunday tickets are 20% off, and all tickets are valid on the same day, so you may have to wait in a long line to buy tickets, so it is best to buy tickets in advance at the station or special dealership. Train stations do not announce whether trains stop or not, and sometimes the signs are not obvious.

For shorter journeys, state-run buses are cheaper and faster. As with the trains, there is a difference between direct (Pospiezny, red) and slow (Osobowy, black).

There are usually a lot of people at the bus stop, and some people have to buy tickets from the driver. In the countryside, there is a bus stop where there is a yellow Mercedes sign that looks upside down, which is the sign of the Polish State Transport (PKS).

However, if you wave, the bus will usually stop. Self-guided travelers will have big trouble getting on the bus, just not having a place to put your big backpack.

Hitchhiking, while legal, is dangerous. Wave your hand to stop the car and get down. Usually, hitchhiking for foreigners is not a recommended mode of transportation.