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Things to do in Warsaw:

Warsaw Restaurants

Cheap (32)

Skafander

Don't limit your midnight cravings to a kebab. Check out the 24-hour Skafander for mussels in white wine. read more
Affordable (32)

Biosfeera

Diet-conscious travellers will love this chic spot offering mouth-watering yet healthy food. Bonus: the menu marks vegetarian/vegan options. read more
Good quality (34)

KOM

Located in Poland's first telecommunications building, KOM serves up fusion cuisine with a sense of humour. Try Silence of the Lambs, a lamb and chickpea salad with chilli and feta. read more

Warsaw Nightlife

Chilled (34)

Wayne's Coffee

This caf� is part of a chain imported from Sweden. Original it ain't, but with coffee and snacks this good, you certainly can't complain. read more
Live Music (31)

Lysy Pingwin

Check out the other side of Warsaw at the laid-back Praha artist favourite, Lysy Pingwin (The Bald Penguin). Local musical talent performs on weekends. read more
Clubbing (33)

Opera Club

House DJs keep the party pumping all night at this posh Asian-themed club. Feeling peckish? Check out the sushi bar. read more

This Month in Warsaw (June):

By Dana Dramowicz/www.warsaw-life.com

Shopping: Dig into the fascinating collection of literature, in both Polish and English, at caf�-bookshop Czuly Barbarzynca. Moleskin journals, rare in this part of the world, are also available (31 Ulica Dobra. czulybarbarzynca.pl, Polish only).

Sightseeing: Celebrate midsummer at Wianki. Live music and fireworks are just some of the attractions at this massive bash by the Vistula River (20 June).

Key areas: Following its recent makeover, former Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street is now a real stunner. An evening stroll is almost obligatory.

Day trips: Kampinos National Park is just a few minutes' drive away, north-west of Warsaw. It's possible to spot elk, beavers and cranes from one of the many cycling and walking trails.

Warsaw Trivia

June: Jaywalking may be a favourite sport in some parts of the world, but Warsaw's cops are not amused. Avoid a fine (and getting squashed) by finding a crosswalk and following the traffic lights.
May: Before you pass judgement on the seemingly incongruous architecture of Warsaw, don't forget that the city's inhabitants quickly and successfully rebuilt their city after a staggering 80% was destroyed in World War II.
April: Don't be surprised if you see mermaids all over the city: they're Warsaw's guardians! The symbol of the city, they are on the coat of arms.