#MUSEUM
Chopin for free!
Opened a mere 3 years ago, this tech-savvy museum located in a meticulously restored palace gives an impressive account of the life of Poland’s national composer, Frederic Chopin; from his early days in Żelazowa Wola and Warsaw to his great career in Paris. Multilingual audioguides will help you follow the exhibition without getting lost. Tuesday is when you don’t pay the entrance fee!
Where: Muzeum Chopina (Chopin Museum)
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When: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00AM to 8:00PM
How much: Free on Tuesdays. Otherwise 11 zł (ISIC card) / 13 zł (reduced) / 22 zł (normal).
Details: click here
#DRINKING
The eagle nests’ trail
If you’re expecting a bird-lover’s paradise, you’re in for a surprise – the eagle nests’ trail actually refers to a host of bars that used to line the left bank of the Vistula river. Most of these old-school beer-serving venues shut down, but the tradition lives on. Here is Vistula bank’s cream of the crop – the most popular veterans BarKa (the BarGe) and Cud Nad Wisłą („the Miracle at Vistula river”), which often double as concert and party venues (be on the lookout for our recommendations in the upcoming days!) For us, the winner is clear: tucked between two bridges and overlooking the National Stadioum, Barka boasts probably the best night view of Warsaw.
Where: BarKa, 512th kilometer of the Vistula river by ul. Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 35
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When: from 11AM daily
Details: click here
Where: Cud nad Wisłą, 511th kilometer of the Vistula River
Map: click to open
When: from 11AM daily
Details: click here
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#MUSEUM
MoMA Warsaw
„In the Heart of the Country” showcases the collection of Warsaw’s newest museum, the Museum of Modern Art. Located in a former furniture store, MoMA Warsaw strives to create a most comprehensive collection of Polish contemporary art. The exhibit just opened last week. Learn why names of Andrzej Wróblewski, Wilhelm Sasnal and Mirosław Balka are worth remembering and stop by the Museum’s Moderna Cafe for quality coffee and books afterwards!
Where: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej (Museum of Modern Art Warsaw) at ul. Pańska 3
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When: Tuesdays-Sundays 12-8PM
How much: free admission
Details: click here
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#FOOD
Regional Polish flavors
Are you curious to find out what’s all the fuss with Polish cottage cheese about? Do you want to try regional Polish dishes and buy some quality sausage to take back home? Then this place is for you – lunch sets at 25 PLN on weekdays include soup, main dish and kompot (boiled fruit drink), while the Pascha cheesecake deserves the maximum number of Michelin stars. Yummy!
Where: Specjały Regionalne (Regional Specialties) bistro&deli, ul.Nowy Świat 44
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When: 11AM-12AM daily
How much: most dishes cost around 20 PLN, set lunch menu for 25PLN on weekdays
Details: click here (in Polish only)
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