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June 27, 2026
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The Execution Gate at the Warsaw Citadel
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Practical guides and historical context to help you plan a visit to the Citadel and understand the place more deeply. The topics fall into a few threads: Visiting, Museums.

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Aerial view of the Warsaw Citadel and its museum buildings
VisitingJuly 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Warsaw Citadel — a step-by-step visit plan

The Warsaw Citadel is not a single attraction with one ticket. It is a large site of independent museums, memorials and walking areas. This guide helps you make the key choices, set a realistic pace and avoid the most common planning mistakes.

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The Polish History Museum building at the Warsaw Citadel
MuseumsJuly 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Polish History Museum or Polish Army Museum — which to choose

The two largest museums at the Citadel stand next to each other but tell completely different stories. Here is a comparison of theme, practicalities and visitor profiles to help you choose — or set the order.

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Exhibition at the Katyn Museum in Warsaw
MuseumsJune 26, 2026 · 3 min read

The Katyń Museum at the Citadel — what to expect

The Katyń Museum is a memorial to the victims of the Katyń massacre. It is a reflective visit — below is what to expect and how to plan it calmly.

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A Sherman tank at the Polish Army Museum at the Warsaw Citadel
MuseumsJune 26, 2026 · 3 min read

The Polish Army Museum at the Citadel — what to see

The Polish Army Museum is one of the Citadel’s biggest attractions: equipment in the open air and exhibitions in the galleries. Below is what to look out for and how to plan a route.

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The Execution Gate at the Warsaw Citadel
MuseumsJune 25, 2026 · 2 min read

The Museum of the Tenth Pavilion — what to expect on a visit

The Tenth Pavilion is an authentic 19th-century political prison. The visit leads through cells and corridors where independence activists were held — a visit that calls for attention.

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The Polish History Museum building at the Warsaw Citadel
MuseumsJune 23, 2026 · 2 min read

The Polish History Museum before 2027

The permanent exhibition is planned for 2027. An earlier visit makes sense when you choose a specific temporary exhibition or event and confirm which parts of the building are available.

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