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Warsaw

Warsaw at Night

Warsaw, Poland

Before World War II, Warsaw was revered as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. After being razed during the fighting, it rose from the ashes and reemerged as a global destination. Though often overlooked for the likes of Rome and Berlin, Poland’s capital and largest city still burns bright. The city has many enriching museums devoted to everything from the Warsaw Uprising to beloved composer Fryderyk Chopin. It also has the Polish Vodka Museum, which is exactly what it sounds like — and more. In addition to being fun for obvious reasons (including vodka tasting, naturally), the museum shines a light on grain liquor’s role in shaping what we think of as “Polishness.”