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Biblioteka Uniwersytecka w Warszawie
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Built in 1999, the new home of the Warsaw University Library is a postmodernist building blending raw concrete with patinated copper. The building also features freely accessible extensive rooftop gardens providing interesting views over Warsaw. The building housing the Linguistics Faculty of the university opposite the library is also an interesting piece of modern architecture.
The University of Warsaw Library is a library of the University of Warsaw, Poland. Established in 1816 following the formation of the Royal Warsaw University, it was led by the first director Samuel Linde, a linguist and educator. By 1831, the library housed over 134,000 volumes. However, the November Uprising in 1831 led to its temporary closure and the confiscation of many books by Russian authorities. The library reopened in 1862 as the Main Library and continued to expand, requiring a new building by 1894 to accommodate its expanding collection.
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Centrum Nauki Kopernik
An exploration centre that brings together various branches of science and demonstrates their key principles and modern advances via interactive exhibits and experiments. There is plenty to interact with for visitors of all ages, although the centre was designed mainly with families with children in mind. There is also a planetarium, requiring a separate ticket
Dom Spotkań z Historią
A legendary institution showing mostly Polish and international classics. Many great names of Polish theatre have been calling this theatre home.
Presidential Palace
The impressive palace a few steps from the historic Old Town has served many functions in its long history, but now houses the offices of the President of Poland
Muzeum Fryderyka Chopina
Displays in English and Polish. The museum's design favours interactivity at the expense of information. Concerts on weekends.
A place with high ambitions and lots of history to back it up, a unique location on the Royal Route and a nice cafe/restaurant with a garden. The choice of movies shown is a bit broader than everywhere else, with a high content of independent international cinema, with Polish and Central European films in particular.