- Visit for more information on Warsaw, Poland br br Warsaw is the capital city of Poland and also the largest city. It is located on the Vistula River and about 260 km’s from the Baltic Sea and 300 km’s from the Carpathian Mountains. Known as the “phoenix city” it has survived many wars throughout it bloody history. Warsaw is also an Alpha-global city as it is a major international tourist destination and an important economic hub in Central and Eastern Europe. br br What to see br br • St.