The Warsaw Citadel is a fortress built in 1832–1834 by the Russian authorities after the November Uprising. Today its walls, gates and moats are surrounded by greenery, and the complex is one of the most interesting recreational and historical areas in the capital.
The Citadel is home to the X Pavilion Museum, dedicated to political prisoners, and its extensive green areas invite you to run, walk and picnic. It is a good place to combine physical activity with a history lesson.
What to do here
- Run along the ramparts and avenues around the fort
- Visit the X Pavilion Museum
- Have a picnic on the green areas
- Photograph the brick gates and walls
