Polin ul. Anielewicza 6, polin.pl When the idea for Polin, Museum of the History of Polish Jews, was born, a small blue ohel appeared on the site. Around it, architectural renderings were placed outlining the ultimate vision. Despite the detail on these it all seemed somber and modest: not... 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
Found within an Old Town gatehouse, there’s a certain magic to the setting that fades a little on entry: a largely barren interior awaits, one rather simply comprised of dark colored walls and screechy wooden stools – without a crowd it feels bereft of soul and spirit. Persevere, because... Read more
So you think you know Warsaw off-by-heart? Then impress that special someone with a romantic safari around the heart(s) of the city… Mostek Zakochanych ul. Przyczółkowa 394 Unveiled in 2012, this dinky 12-meter bridge is best enjoyed at night when fully illuminated. Having snapped your own love lock to... Read more
Lights Out!
Insider News 3 February 2017 0
Enjoy them while you can – this Sunday marks the last of the Christmas lights! Over 20 kilometers of seasonal illuminations lit up Warsaw this year, making this the biggest ever display of festive illuminations that the capital has ever seen. Despite this, City Hall has announced that, thanks... Read more
Amber Light
Partner news 8 December 2016 0
With two generations of experience under our belt, Bursztynek is the No. 1 store for stunning amber jewelry and artifacts. Beyond directing customers towards the perfect Christmas gift, we’re also keen to educate those who visit us about the history of this commodity. To do so we’ve turned part... Read more
Tapping into your worst nightmares, Warsaw’s Horror House leaves thrillseekers in a spin… By ALEX WEBBER There is, I’ve read, a ‘science of fear’. “When our bodies are primed for danger,” explains Rachel Feltman in an article for the Washington Post, “we achieve a weird kind of high.” I guess... Read more
A friendly cafe with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for plenty of light to slant into the smart, brick-walled interiors. The drinks come from alternative brands such as Moon Brothers and John Lemon, though their main selling point is a cast-iron oven that’s used to cook-up jacket potatoes heaped with... Read more
Decorative plaster materials from Novacolor and porcelain from Visa Alegre (the official china of the White House and Buckingham Palace) are a couple of reasons to go here for spending. Alternatively, go Polish by going for the designer tableware of Bartek Meyer. Długa Showroom ul. Długa 8/14, dlugashowroom.pl Read more
Kumpir House
Restaurants 24 March 2016 0
Ensconced inside an inviting, raw brick room Kumpir’s warming aura has as much to do with its food and drink as it does its design. Sip fragrant Turkish coffee while picking through loaded jacket potatoes and desserts made with love. Just steps from the Old Town, its location gives... Read more
Interview: Mural Artist Kamila Lipka
Features Mar 24, 2023
