Palace of Culture and Science
Palace of Culture and Science
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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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Neighborhood: Śródmieście Północne
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- Centrum • 4 min walk
- Świętokrzyska • 5 min walk
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- SarnyBexleyheath, United Kingdom411 contributionsGreat views of the cityA beautiful building worth visiting for the building alone and then of course the viewing platform on the 30th floor is great. It's 20 zloty to go up to the viewing platform or we got a ticket for 29 zloty each which included a coffee in the cafe up on that level. The cafe is beautiful, the lady who served us very friendly and the choice of cakes reasonably priced - we had apple strudel for 9 zloty - it was a large slice and delicious. As for the viewing platform it goes right around the building so great views of the city. We went up on a Saturday evening just before dusk so had views by day and night. The 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the very long queue to use the one lift in service - it took us about 45 minutes in the queue to go up and about 30 minutes in the queue to go down. Overall though we were glad we went.Visited February 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten February 5, 2022
- ElephantemgHertfordshire, United Kingdom567 contributionsGreat Place to visit, but book online!I had planned to visit but took me a while to spot the entrance! The queue when i arrived was really long, so i used the wifi at Nero coffee shop to purchase tickets online, much quicker! Once you get through, past the cloakroom, to the lifts there was no one waiting. The lifts are manned and you cant explore the rest of the office building as its one stop. At the top there is lots more space than i remembered. A shop for souvenirs, a cafe, deckchairs to chill (but too low to sit and enjoy the view), and various telescopes to get a closer view. It really does give you a great view of the whole city and beyong, with information boards so you know what you are looking at. A great way to get to grips with the layout!Visited July 2019Written March 5, 2020
- dnalecizMoreno Valley, California414 contributionsA controversially building in a modern worldThe Palace of Culture and Science (Palac Kutury i Nauki or Kin) is a high-rise building located in downtown Warsaw, Poland. This 42-floor building Socialist realism and art deco building was a gift from the Soviet Union to Poland. This building is 778 feet tall, topped with a needle of 141.08 feet. It is the second tallest building in Poland and considered a showpiece of Poland and can be observed from most areas of Warsaw. The 3882 rooms in this building houses public and cultural institutions, a multiplex cinema with eight screen, four theatres, libraries, university faculties and sport clubs. One can find two museums (Museum of Technology and Museum of Evolution), offices, bookshops, a swimming pool and a three thousand seat auditorium. Located on the 11th and 12th floor is the Collegium Civitas, an accredited university. The Polish Academy of Sciences also has its headquarters located in this facility. Four 21-foot clocks decorated the top of the building. Located on the 12th floor is an observation deck with 360’ view of Warsaw and the surrounding area. Cost to visit the observation deck is approximately $5.00 US or 40 Ztote. Be aware the elevator to the observation deck is extremely slow and the lines are exceptionally long. Waited an hour for elevator trip to the deck. The view is well worth the wait. Over the years, this building has been modernized and in 2010 LED lights were added which allows the Palace to be lite up at night. Currently the Palace is light up every evening in blue and yellow, the national colors of the Ukrainian flag. A remarkable display of Polish solidarity with its neighbor Ukraine. Over the years this building has become a problem for the Polish government as it is a symbol of Soviet influence. Calls for it is demolishment are a daily occurrence. At present the building remains. This is a fascinating building and should be visited.Visited April 2022Written May 18, 2022
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magnetandpacman
Poznan, Poland18 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
With so little time, we still think to visit this building while in Warsaw. 😊 The vibe that it’s giving and the architecture, will make you curious while it is surrounded by new buildings. There is a panoramic view on the 30F, for a 20zł fee, which I found a little bit pricey. The elevator is operated by a personnel, thus, no need to be worried about 😉
Written February 29, 2020
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J0carts
Warsaw, Poland11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I don't know why the people of Warsaw hate this building but we found it very interesting and we missed our bus to the Moldin airport as many coaches and buses leave from outside this building so we had nearly 2 hours to explore the building and get inside away from the cold. Many different things to explore if we had more time and they even gave us hot mulled wine a a polish type of hotdog upon entering the building for only 5 zloty... Well worth a visit when in Warsaw.
Written February 24, 2020
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Peter H
London, UK929 contributions
Feb 2020
Must see when in Warsaw. Some people might hate some might love the building. But without a doubt, it is the most iconic building in the capital. For 20PLN you can go to the view terrace and enjoy the views of Warsaw from every angle.
There is also a well equipped souvenir shop.
But there is so much more to see in the whole palace.
There is also a well equipped souvenir shop.
But there is so much more to see in the whole palace.
Written March 3, 2020
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Guidzi
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil184 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
It was a great experience. We booked the tickets online. 20 pln for adults and 15 pln for students then we skiped the queue in the morning. We went straight to the top were we got an awesome 360 degrees view of Warsaw. Also there were maps, photos and plenty to read about Warsaw's history. Go there the same way we did and you won't regret it.
Written August 22, 2020
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Halcatra
Edinburgh, UK483 contributions
Feb 2020
It is a truly impressive building, beautifully matching the city landscape. Interesting thing to know that there are still many Polish people who drem of destroying it. The reason is that it was a gift from hated Stalin. I do understand that period of history is pretty difficult and causes tension, but it was still important time in development of modern Poland and building itself is not guilty of that harsh times. It is interesting to see the Palace inside, the panoramic view from the platfrom at the top is nice as well. It would be great though to be able to see more, only some areas are accessible for visitors.
Written February 4, 2020
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,167 contributions
Sep 2021
The Palace of Culture and Science (also known as PKiN) is a landmark high-rise building in central Warsaw. A gift from the Soviet Union it was constructed from 1952 to 1955 and has a total height of 237 metres (778 ft) and is the second tallest building in Poland. PKiN houses various public and cultural institutions such an eight screen cinema, theatres, libraries, sports clubs, university faculties, and authorities of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Four 6.3 metre (21 ft) clock faces were added to the top of the building ahead of the millennium celebrations in 2000 and the clocks began working on 31st December 2000. Since 2007, it has been enlisted in the Registry of Objects of Cultural Heritage. Despite being such a big Warsaw landmark PKiN is a highly controversial building for some, and is often viewed as a reminder of Soviet influence over the Polish People's Republic, especially due to its construction during mass violations of human rights under Stalin. There have been calls to demolish it which having visited it I feel would be a big shame. It is beautifully illuminated at night and during the day a trip up to the observation deck to get 360' views of Warsaw is worth the minimal cost entry ticket.
Written April 21, 2022
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CoeliacAdventurer
Brampton, UK185 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Paid our fee and waited in line to go up to the observation deck/viewing terrace on the 30th floor, accessible only by lift. One lift wasn't working so a bit of a queue but not long to wait. The terrace is covered and enclosed, with metal bars on all the openings, so very safe and fine to go even in bad weather.
The openings gave views across the more modern, commercial areas of warsaw, so it's all skyscrapers and glass confections with a few gardens and lots of busy streets. Fine if you like that kind of thing but in my opinion the viewing platform in the old town is better.
Multiple cafes in the Palace, both up at the viewing terrace and on the ground floor. Several museums too, but ran out of time to visit. Despite there being several entrances to the building, only one gives access to the tower, so get it right first time or be prepared to walk around the entire building.
The openings gave views across the more modern, commercial areas of warsaw, so it's all skyscrapers and glass confections with a few gardens and lots of busy streets. Fine if you like that kind of thing but in my opinion the viewing platform in the old town is better.
Multiple cafes in the Palace, both up at the viewing terrace and on the ground floor. Several museums too, but ran out of time to visit. Despite there being several entrances to the building, only one gives access to the tower, so get it right first time or be prepared to walk around the entire building.
Written October 21, 2022
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Catalina N
Dubai, United Arab Emirates212 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I went for the panoramic view. Honestly was hard to find. No English directions on the navigational pannels. Is a place with multiple cultural activities like museum, cinema and theatre. The panorama view is nothing special, just a terrace in 30th floor where u can see the city. Are so many bars in high floors where u can see the view .
Ticket was 20 Zlt.
Ticket was 20 Zlt.
Written February 6, 2020
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Kenneth R
5 contributions
Jun 2019
This is the building that Poles love to hate. It is ugly beyond belief but is actually a wonderful venue for events of all kinds. It really is a hoot to go to a rock concert (e.g. King Crimson a few years back) in a venue that was designed for Party congresses (red predominates and the seat backs have pull-down desk tops built in for the apparatchiks to take copious notes). The 35th floor observation deck has the best views of Warsaw and a funky tea room that has not changed mus wince the 1950s and of course people will tel you that it is the best view of the city because you cannot see the Palace from the Palace.
Written March 11, 2020
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC887 contributions
Jul 2019
Probably the most famous building in Warsaw, it's one of the last vestiges of Stalinist architecture to be seen. There's a lift, for a fee, to the top for great views of the city. The best views to be had of this building are from the parking lot and the bar at the top of the Marriott across the street. If you're a Cold War history buff, it's a great stop and the building is impressive in both size and detail.
Written February 25, 2020
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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
perugia962 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, Italy2,310 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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