Inside Warsaw: V-Ż
V is for VISTULA (Wisła) - The Wisła runs straight through Warsaw, south to north, heading for Gdansk. Whilst it is a significant feature of the city, it is more of an obstacle than an attraction. There is nothing especially pretty about it, there are no interesting developments on its banks and as the land is flat on both sides the river does not open up wide and interesting vistas from strategic vantage points. There is almost to do ‘on’ the river either. No ferry rides or nice restaurants or tourist’s scenic tours, as far as I can see. You have to realise that this is most definitely NOT the Thames, Seine, Danube or any of the more worthwhile rivers flowing through the capitals of Europe. Not by a long chalk. In general terms, the west side of the river is where all the action is to be found. […]
Original post by scatts