Old Town’s lesser visited relation begins outside the redbrick Barbikan, and if our history books are correct, wasn’t legally absorbed into Warsaw until the 18th century – that’s 300-years after settlements first appeared. Now while it doesn’t get quite the footfall of its older neighbor, that’s not to say... Read more
New Mural Rises
Insider News 14 July 2017 2
Work has begun on a new mural to commemorate the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. Covering an area of 250 sq/m, and costing approximately PLN 25,000, the piece will officially be unveiled on July 31st – the eve of the 73rd anniversary of the battle. Found on the wall running outside... Read more
Anticipating a new arrival? Then head to Baby D’Oro, a luxury home design store that will transform your baby’s room into something fit for a little prince / princess. Making use of pastel colors and top quality fabrics, this Polish brand covers all bases from furnishings and fittings to... Read more
El Barrio
Restaurants 22 May 2017 0
***CLOSED*** Famed for his long association with El Popo, chef Angel Aceves Vivanco has teamed up with Lourdes Estrada to create this cheerful-looking spot on the edge of New Town. Ringing with colorful patterns and mosaics, the effect is simple but reassuringly lively – the same can be said... Read more
Fountains Return
Insider News 30 April 2017 0
It won’t be all quiet on the Warsaw front for the May holidays. May 1st will see the Multimedia Fountain Park between the Old Town and river reactivated after its annual winter snooze. The choreographed water display will be paired with synchronized audio and visual displays and is set... Read more
When does the festive season come alive? For me, it’s in Warsaw’s Old Town, perusing the outdoor Christmas market while the first fluffy snowflakes fall from the sky. We don’t have snow – yet – but we do have the best market I can ever remember. From Podwale to... Read more
There’s something gloriously irresistible about La Rotisserie. Just the location is enough: down a narrow cobbled twitten in the New Town. Bask under the shaded colonnades, or retreat inside to a small dining room that has an easy sense of quietly-spoken luxury. Hailed as one of the top fine... Read more
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