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Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw

4.2

#6 of 603 in Things to do in Warsaw

Must see · Observation Deck · Architectural Building

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Take in some of the country's best views from the massive Palace of Culture and Science, one of the city's most important and controversial landmarks. At 114 m (374 ft), it is Poland's tallest building. Visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas from the observation deck, accessible by an elevator. Completed in 1955, the construction was conceived as a gift from the Soviet people to the Polish nation, and its architecture blends Socialist Realism with Polish Historicism. Today, the monument is also home to company headquarters, cinemas, theaters, libraries, and educational institutions. Have a drink or a bite to eat in one of the on-site restaurants and bars. Please note, the observation terrace's entrance fee can only be paid with cash. Add Palace of Culture and Science to your Warsaw travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Warsaw trip planner.

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4.6

By danielmcclaer

Must do for a 'bird's eye view' of Warsaw- make sure it is a clear day! Easy access to the lifts- limited waiting time...small cafe at the top...pleasant experience

Must do for a 'bird's eye view' of Warsaw- make sure it is a clear day! Easy access to the lifts- limited waiting time...small cafe at the top...pleasant experience more »
By NatalieL218

Would taste higher as it is such a cool building but (and maybe out was just us) but we couldn't find the right entrance for ages. We also struggled buying tickets online and had to queue in the 2...

Would taste higher as it is such a cool building but (and maybe out was just us) but we couldn't find the right entrance for ages. We also struggled buying tickets online and had to queue in the 2... more »

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By Lucie Španihelová

The building isn’t anything special but the view from it is really magnificent, especially during the golden hour. I recommend to visit this place in the evening if you want great photos. But the waiting time was longer than we expected (around 20 minutes). That was because only one of six lifts were working. So keep in mind that.

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By Nikodem Lewandowski

I strongly recommend going on the observation deck in the Palace of Culture and Science while visiting Warsaw. The view is truly stunning. The tickets are quite cheap and there's no time limit on the top. The lift is quite fast, but even the short queue (~25 people) took us like 20 minutes to get to the lift. I recommend checking busyness on google maps before visiting.

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