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First opened in 2006 as part of celebrations to mark Legia’s 90th birthday, this museum is a welcome distraction should you find yourself in... Notes: Legia Museum
Notes: Legia Museum Notes: Legia Museum

First opened in 2006 as part of celebrations to mark Legia’s 90th birthday, this museum is a welcome distraction should you find yourself in the vicinity on a non-match day.

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Set underneath the Zyleta stand (where the team’s hardcore support traditionally gather), points of interest include the expected bank of glinting silverware, not to mention a collection of pennants and gifts exchanged with that other teams Legia have faced during their European forays.

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Crikey, who remembers their match against the then reigning English champs Blackburn Rovers?

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As splendid as these ceremonial flags are, the gifts are altogether more quirky: a chunk of volcanic rock from an Icelandic team, a pair of hunting bugles from Georgia and a quite ghastly plate from FC Nantes.

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Further on, and the accrued nick-knacks include a small side room dedicated to the evolution of the stadium, while other sections present everyday treasures such as the team’s tea set from the 1970s.

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Of course, neither are Legia’s greatest players forgotten, with special place going to Legia’s favorite son, 70s super star Kazimierz Deyna.

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Small but perfectly formed, there’s enough here to keep fans occupied while summer storms lash the city outside. Admission is free (note: closed on match days).

Legia Museum
ul. Łazienkowska 3

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