Palace of Culture and Science
Palace of Culture and Science
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Considered Poland's highest building, this monumental skyscraper (circa 1955) contains 42 floors at a height of 230.68 meters (756.82 feet), topped with a needle height of 43 meters (141.08 feet).
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Neighbourhood: Śródmieście Północne
How to get there
- Centrum • 4 min walk
- Świętokrzyska • 5 min walk
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- mrskrunLarvik, Norway2,886 contributionsNice architecture but not nice insideBeautiful huge building in Warsaw. The architecture is amazing and it is one of the iconic landmarks in Warsaw Poland. Inside the building is not so inpressive. It is old and needs an upgrade. The view from the viewing level is amazing but that the surroundings look like it’s in the old USSR daysVisited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 June 2023
- Daniel P27 contributionsBest building in town!Beautiful building! It’s the heart of the city! Cinemas, theaters, galleries, there’s a lot inside, the place is huge! On weekends you can find a lot of people playing music, taking pictures and enjoying life.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 November 2023
- Steve_Grant1Oldham, United Kingdom1,607 contributionsHistoric BuildingThis is a historic building near the railway station. It is well worth visiting. I would recommend once during the day and once at night to see the building lit up. We did not have the time to go to the observation deck so cant comment on that.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 November 2023
- CristinelRomania196 contributionsOk if you …The only reason to visit is to have an eye bird view to Warsaw from the 30 floor. You decide if it is worth or not. Architectural speaking is not very much to say. Congratulations to Polish authorities for their ability to enhance the potential and sell a Soviet architectural building.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 December 2023
- rtdoodManchester, United Kingdom225 contributionsGood views, and quite cheap. Worth visiting.I can only comment on the viewing platform as this is what I visited, although there is no doubting the grandiose architecture of the building, which houses not only offices, but a theatre, cinema, restaurants and cafes. Having walked round it as well as under it via the main passageway it certainly takes a while to do the former! Just make sure you come out at the right side if you dont know where to cross through. Head up the steps to the main entrance which you cannot miss in the centre. There is a small admission kiosk on the inside where you pay to get your ticket for admission. Directly ahead of this is 4 lifts, 2 of which (i think) take to you to the viewing platform. This is quite quick considering the sheer number of floors it has to pass but it all done in a matter of seconds! The doors open up to the central hallway with openings on each side to walk out onto the concentrate viewing deck (which are very wide) to get the views across the city. It is possible to walk all around the viewing deck. Visiting in the evening it was cold and a little windy, so bring a jacket if visiting in the cooler months. Much of the views are semi-obstructed by safety netting/small square metal sheets but it is still possible to peer through between to get a decent view with your phone, and still not have it risk falling over the side. There are also coin operated binoculars which can be used too. Be sure to look for the viewing desks which provide information of key sites and buildings which can be seen from each direction (although I think one side was missing this). The viewing deck did have some small graffiti and torn off stickers evident on the walls which made it look quite tired and worn. This is also the same feeling for the café and small souvenir shop, as neither looked like they were a permanent addition, rather an afterthought to the space. Then again, with the tall ceiling and vast thick walls it would be difficult to fill this space anyhow. It just felt a little worn. Overall the views were good from the top and worth seeing if you are visiting Warsaw for a few days. The price is also very reasonable too!Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 21 December 2023
- Ewa SBaltinglass, Ireland1,004 contributionsInteresting tourMy only criticism is that the kiosk with tickets is gone, and you need to search their website to find some 3rd party tour organisers to buy tickets to have a tour. The tour was short but interesting, mostly for those who are interested in the post-war communism era. Unfortunately, due to the weather, there was no view from the terrace, except for snow blizzard :)Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 20 January 2024
- Tracy MNottinghamshire, United Kingdom164 contributionsGood value views and some interesting factsThis is a really interesting building, housing lots of different things (including theatres and cinema). You can only access the viewing platform from one entrance (which took a little finding and walking around the building). It is close to the bus station and 2 shopping centres. We were able to buy tickets from the booth and I think it was around £5 each. It was not too busy so we waited only a couple of minutes for the lift to the 30th floor. As there are not too many tall buildings in Warsaw this platform does give you good views around the city and beyond. It also has lots of interesting facts on the walls (history of the city and important inhabitants), telescopes for better views and guidance on the platform edges for what you are looking at. For the price, this is an interesting and worthwhile short visit.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 January 2024
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Tracy M
Nottinghamshire, UK164 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
This is a really interesting building, housing lots of different things (including theatres and cinema). You can only access the viewing platform from one entrance (which took a little finding and walking around the building). It is close to the bus station and 2 shopping centres.
We were able to buy tickets from the booth and I think it was around £5 each. It was not too busy so we waited only a couple of minutes for the lift to the 30th floor.
As there are not too many tall buildings in Warsaw this platform does give you good views around the city and beyond. It also has lots of interesting facts on the walls (history of the city and important inhabitants), telescopes for better views and guidance on the platform edges for what you are looking at.
For the price, this is an interesting and worthwhile short visit.
We were able to buy tickets from the booth and I think it was around £5 each. It was not too busy so we waited only a couple of minutes for the lift to the 30th floor.
As there are not too many tall buildings in Warsaw this platform does give you good views around the city and beyond. It also has lots of interesting facts on the walls (history of the city and important inhabitants), telescopes for better views and guidance on the platform edges for what you are looking at.
For the price, this is an interesting and worthwhile short visit.
Written 22 January 2024
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Ewa S
Baltinglass, Ireland1,004 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
My only criticism is that the kiosk with tickets is gone, and you need to search their website to find some 3rd party tour organisers to buy tickets to have a tour. The tour was short but interesting, mostly for those who are interested in the post-war communism era. Unfortunately, due to the weather, there was no view from the terrace, except for snow blizzard :)
Written 21 January 2024
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kyriakos169
Venice, Italy22 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Great hotel
In the center lots of restaurants near by Clean rooms with excellent view excellent breakfast what more can you ask for 😀
In the center lots of restaurants near by Clean rooms with excellent view excellent breakfast what more can you ask for 😀
Written 24 December 2023
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rtdood
Manchester, UK225 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I can only comment on the viewing platform as this is what I visited, although there is no doubting the grandiose architecture of the building, which houses not only offices, but a theatre, cinema, restaurants and cafes. Having walked round it as well as under it via the main passageway it certainly takes a while to do the former! Just make sure you come out at the right side if you dont know where to cross through.
Head up the steps to the main entrance which you cannot miss in the centre. There is a small admission kiosk on the inside where you pay to get your ticket for admission. Directly ahead of this is 4 lifts, 2 of which (i think) take to you to the viewing platform. This is quite quick considering the sheer number of floors it has to pass but it all done in a matter of seconds!
The doors open up to the central hallway with openings on each side to walk out onto the concentrate viewing deck (which are very wide) to get the views across the city. It is possible to walk all around the viewing deck. Visiting in the evening it was cold and a little windy, so bring a jacket if visiting in the cooler months. Much of the views are semi-obstructed by safety netting/small square metal sheets but it is still possible to peer through between to get a decent view with your phone, and still not have it risk falling over the side. There are also coin operated binoculars which can be used too.
Be sure to look for the viewing desks which provide information of key sites and buildings which can be seen from each direction (although I think one side was missing this). The viewing deck did have some small graffiti and torn off stickers evident on the walls which made it look quite tired and worn. This is also the same feeling for the café and small souvenir shop, as neither looked like they were a permanent addition, rather an afterthought to the space. Then again, with the tall ceiling and vast thick walls it would be difficult to fill this space anyhow. It just felt a little worn.
Overall the views were good from the top and worth seeing if you are visiting Warsaw for a few days. The price is also very reasonable too!
Head up the steps to the main entrance which you cannot miss in the centre. There is a small admission kiosk on the inside where you pay to get your ticket for admission. Directly ahead of this is 4 lifts, 2 of which (i think) take to you to the viewing platform. This is quite quick considering the sheer number of floors it has to pass but it all done in a matter of seconds!
The doors open up to the central hallway with openings on each side to walk out onto the concentrate viewing deck (which are very wide) to get the views across the city. It is possible to walk all around the viewing deck. Visiting in the evening it was cold and a little windy, so bring a jacket if visiting in the cooler months. Much of the views are semi-obstructed by safety netting/small square metal sheets but it is still possible to peer through between to get a decent view with your phone, and still not have it risk falling over the side. There are also coin operated binoculars which can be used too.
Be sure to look for the viewing desks which provide information of key sites and buildings which can be seen from each direction (although I think one side was missing this). The viewing deck did have some small graffiti and torn off stickers evident on the walls which made it look quite tired and worn. This is also the same feeling for the café and small souvenir shop, as neither looked like they were a permanent addition, rather an afterthought to the space. Then again, with the tall ceiling and vast thick walls it would be difficult to fill this space anyhow. It just felt a little worn.
Overall the views were good from the top and worth seeing if you are visiting Warsaw for a few days. The price is also very reasonable too!
Written 21 December 2023
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Cristinel
Romania196 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
The only reason to visit is to have an eye bird view to Warsaw from the 30 floor. You decide if it is worth or not.
Architectural speaking is not very much to say. Congratulations to Polish authorities for their ability to enhance the potential and sell a Soviet architectural building.
Architectural speaking is not very much to say. Congratulations to Polish authorities for their ability to enhance the potential and sell a Soviet architectural building.
Written 5 December 2023
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Steve_Grant1
Oldham, UK1,607 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a historic building near the railway station. It is well worth visiting. I would recommend once during the day and once at night to see the building lit up. We did not have the time to go to the observation deck so cant comment on that.
Written 15 November 2023
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Daniel P
27 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Beautiful building! It’s the heart of the city! Cinemas, theaters, galleries, there’s a lot inside, the place is huge! On weekends you can find a lot of people playing music, taking pictures and enjoying life.
Written 12 November 2023
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Aliaksandr H
Lublin, Poland3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Pretty cool looking building, especially among modern skyscrapers. It definitely contributes to the historic look of downtown of Warsaw
Written 25 September 2023
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Brian B
redditch61 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Most cities have a high viewing point and Warsaw has a very controversial one, built by the Russians and now loved and loathed by Varsovians in equal quantities. Like most city high points it offers a stunning view of virtually nothing, just the usual unininspiring architecture, topped with air conditioning units and clutter that architects don't expect to be seen. Save your money and buy an ice cream at ground level instead!
Written 3 September 2023
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Matouš N
Vsetin, Czech Republic22 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Wow, what a skyscraper this is. You definitely need to visit the 30th floor with a stunning view. The price is not bad and it is really worth it. Must see!!
Written 23 August 2023
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rubagust
Lamezia Terme, Italy420 contributions
È aperto fino alle 20:00
Così porta il sito ufficiale del palazzo
gian carlo d
perugia1,009 contributions
si e' aperto per tutto il giorno, ma non tutte le attivita' all'interno rimangono disponibili per molto tempo
Stefano S
Chieri, Italy2 contributions
Buongiorno volevo sapere fino a che ora è possibile salire sulla terrazza panoramica? C’è un ultimo orario di ingresso? Grazie mille
gaggarillo
Province of Viterbo, Italy2,327 contributions
Credo le 18 ma non sono sicuro
Stefano S
Chieri, Italy2 contributions
Buongiorno volevo sapere fino a che ora è possibile salire sulla terrazza panoramica? C’è un ultimo orario di ingresso? Grazie mille
Vittoria Battaglia
106 contributions
Mi scuso per il ritardo, non controllavo i messaggi da due mesi. In ogni modo non sarei stata utile perché ci sono andata a ridosso dell’apertura e non ho chiesto l’orario di chiusura.
Coastal817656
1 contribution
Quiero visitar el Museo de la técnica dentro del Palacio de la Cultura de Varsovia y pone que hay escaleras quisiera saber si con el carrito de la niña puedo acceder al Museo de la técnica gracias
ivonne m
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile24 contributions
Si no hay problemas hay ascensores.e
s un paseo hermoso ojala lo hagas casi al ocaso para ver Varsovia de noche.
Edward C
1 contribution
Where is th main entrance and what can I see insidethe building?
Matej Pilat
Prague, Czech Republic142 contributions
Yes, or you can take the metro to the stop "Świętokrzyska". For detail you can visit web page of the palace (look for "Palace of Culture and Science Warsaw"
ofir0209
Tel Aviv District, Israel
האם התצפית פתוחה במהלך חודש אוקטובר?
shimon1953
Petah Tiqwa, Israel64 contributions
אני חושב שפתוח. בכל מקרה תהנה וחג שמח
Δυστυχώς δεν ειναι σημερα ανοιχτό! Θα πρέπει να το διορθώσετε. Πήγα πριν λίγο. Και τωρα δεν ξερω τι να πάω να δω
Stefanos K
Athens, Greece89 contributions
Δεν έχασες και τίποτα!
Θα πλήρωνες 5 € μόνο και μόνο για να ανέβεις στη ταράτσα για να δεις την θέα της πόλης. Ακριβώς απέναντι έχει ένα 4στερο ξενοδοχείο. Ανέβα στο roof garden πιες ένα καφέ με αυτά τα λεφτά και απόλαυσε τη θέα ;)
victor c
Valencia, Spain45 contributions
hola salva me gustaria saber si se puede subir por libre y si no conque tour contrataste
Victor M
104 contributions
Muy sencillo, puedes ir por libre, pagar el ascensor y subir.
Hay dos tarifas, diurna y nocturna, creo recordar que la segunda es más cara. No obstante ambas son económicas.
Recomiendo las vistas de día.
Ah, y recomiendo por la proximidad, visitar lo que queda del barrio judio y su sinagoga.
Espero haber sido de ayuda.
victor c
Valencia, Spain45 contributions
hola,estoy empezando a preparar mi viaje a varsovia y cracovia para dentro de unos meses y quisiera saber si se puede visitar por libre el palacio de la cultura y su precio y en caso de no poder conquien contrataste la visita guiada y su precio soy de valencia te agradeceria que me dieras toda la informacion posible muchas gracias
T-S-DD_753
Dresden, Deutschland80 contributions
Hi Victor,
I'm not sure if Google did translate correctly. However, perhaps helps to ask Google (unfortunately it is forbidden to write url-adresses here where you could find all the information you need)
Look for 'Palace kultury', 'warsawtour'
Regards,
sol11655
Haifa, Israel
how is the restorant there? is the vew nice from there? do you need to pay to go rhere? or is it free of charge
Artur Zarebski
Warsaw, Poland257 contributions
Hi, there are some restaurants, but You can eat much more better in many nice restaurants very close to the palace. The view is very nice, You can see alomost all Warsaw :) Yes, You must pay for entrance, but it's not expensive...
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