Although International Coffee Day still lies a couple of days away, it’s actually today that Poles celebrate their love of the humble bean. With residents now spoiled for choice, the coffee revolution hasn’t looked back since a coffee trader by the name of Tomasz Obracaj entered the scene to... Read more
Plac Defilad Going Green
FeaturesInsider News 28 September 2022 0
With a tender to find a contractor already announced, further plans have been revealed to transform Pl. Defilad into an urban oasis. Currently seen as one of Poland’s worst examples of ‘concrete-osis’, the grey tundra surrounding the Palace of Culture is in the process of undergoing a metamorphosis, thanks... Read more
Pearls of Warsaw: City Secrets Unveiled!
Insider News 27 September 2022 0
Held to find the city’s best hidden attractions, the latest installment of the Pearls of Warsaw competition has concluded. Seeking to “emphasize the unique character of the town’s different districts”, the winner was decided by a public vote on Facebook. In third was a walk around the hidden spots... Read more
Officially, summer finished yesterday, but for those wanting one last hurrah this weekend offers plenty of opportunities to do so… Chopin In The Park Łazienki Park First organized in 1959, the Sunday piano concerts that occur under the shadow of the Chopin monument in Łazienki Park have become one... Read more
President Andrzej Duda was among the world leaders in attendance as Britain laid Queen Elizabeth II to rest. Viewed by a global audience in excess of four billion, the ceremony was also followed closely by millions in Poland. However, this was not the first time that Her Majesty had... Read more
Also known as Canaletto, this September sees the debut of an exhibition in The Royal Castle in Warsaw honoring 300 years of Bernardo Bellotto… To celebrate what would have been Bernardo Bellotto’s 300th birthday, two museums have joined forces to organize an exhibition presenting the creative path and achievements... Read more
A new guidebook twists Warsaw on its head with its fresh perspective on the city we thought we knew… It is not always easy seeing past the city’s concrete skin – ask visitors and residents alike what Warsaw’s defining color is, and the chances are that battleship grey would... Read more
EU’s Tallest Tower Opens!
FeaturesInsider News 14 September 2022 0
Lauded as one of ‘the new symbols of Warsaw’, the Varso Tower is now officially open for business after welcoming its first tenant yesterday. Designed by Foster + Partners, the EU’s tallest architectural structure has been dubbed the ‘final showpiece’ of the mixed-use Varso Place project. Reaching 310-meters to... Read more
One of Warsaw’s best-loved chefs hits the mark again with his latest sea-minded project… GPS Locator Located within shouting distance of the river, Tuna’s convenient coordinates do not automatically make it easy to find – actually entered from Tamka, find it positioned down a discreet little path that’s easy... Read more
Events: Viva Mexico!
Insider News 9 September 2022 0
Jointly organized by the Mexican Embassy, Saturday and Sunday will see Hala Gwardii in line for a full Mexican makeover. Set to include concerts courtesy of the Monarka Mex Folk group, as well as Mariachi Real and jazz from Eduard Bortolotti, the event will also include embroidery and handicraft... Read more
Pearls of Warsaw: City Secrets Unveiled!
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