Where does the name Warsaw come from?
Originally, Warszawa was the name of a small fishing settlement on the banks of the Vistula river. One theory states that Warszawa means “belonging to Warsz”, Warsz being a shortened form of the masculine Old Polish name Warcisław, which etymologically is linked with Wrocław.
Is Poland a safe country to visit?
Most visitors to Poland experience no difficulties. Serious crime against foreigners is rare, but crimes do occur and in some cases attacks have been racially motivated. You should be alert to the possibility of street crime and petty theft, and that foreigners may appear to be easy targets.
Is Warsaw safe?
NO : Warsaw is not a dangerous city. It is even one of the least criminal cities in Europe just like Prague, Lisbon, Vienna ou Seville. Indeed, according to the last ranking on the crime of European cities, Warsaw is at the bottom of the table (135th position out of 167) with a very low crime rate of 26,16.
Is Warsaw diverse?
Poland is no different as here Roman Catholic tradition dominates. So ‘multiculturalism’ meaning coexistence of different people from different cultures and traditions is a fixed element of Warsaw life. In the capital of Poland one can meet immigrants from Africa, Asia, Middle East or South America.
Where do expats live in Warsaw?
Foreigners in Warsaw tend to live in three districts: Wilanów, Mokotów and Śródmieście (city center). In Wilanów there is a large international community, Mokotów offers access to the city center coupled with a suburban feel, and Śródmieście has the old town and bustling business.
Are there slums in Poland?
Of course in Poland we don’t have slums like the ones in India, Mexico or Brazil (to just name a few), or even in Russia and Ukraine where there are whole neighbourhoods which could easily fit into the definition of a slum, but the newly built residential areas are becoming slum-like areas.