Warsaw

Warsaw was virtually destroyed during World War Two. This basically gave the Soviets a clean slate to work with. How unfortunate for the denizens of a city that was once like its fellow European capitals.

Now the city boasts a daunting wedding cake building (the Palace of Art and Culture) right in the centre of town, the ugliest train station imaginable (even the Soviets would be ashamed), and wide boulevards with tram tracks in the middle. Modern architecture can also be seen in the form of high rises and shopping malls.

What I did not know about Warsaw was that it has an old city and an old town square reminiscent of Prague. Many of the ancient buildings, like the Warsaw Castle, have also been restored. It all makes for a welcome change from modern Warsaw.