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#MUSEUM
The art of poster
The Poster Museum in Wilanów is the oldest institution of this type in the world. It houses 30 thousand items which represent the history of poster art from 1892 to contemporary times and this makes it one of the world largest collections of this art form. Located in a 19th century riding school in the surroundings of the summer residence of King Jan Sobieski (make a right before the gate leading to the Palace and voila, you’re there), the museum is a true gem for art lovers. A must-see!
The poster highlight of the summer months is the oldest International Poster Biennale – and be sure to check out great posters for sale at quite affordable prices by the entrance.
Where: Muzeum Plakatu w Wilanowie (Wilanów Poster Museum), ul. Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 – catch bus 116 or 180 to get there!
Map: click to open
When: 12-4PM on Mondays, 10AM-4 PM on other days
How much: free on Mondays, 10/5 PLN otherwise
Details: click here
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#STROLL/FOOD/DRINK
Undiscovered (by tourists, naturally) district of Warsaw
After visiting the Old Town, the Royal Route and Łazienki you may wonder what to do next. One of our suggestions is to follow Aleje Jerozolimskie (with the palm tree) towards the river, walk over one of the oldest and most picturesque bridges (originally built between 1904-1914, destroyed twice, and twice rebuilt), and find yourself on the posh Saska Kępa, home of artists of all sorts – from great poets to soap opera stars, but at the same time an excellent example of pre-war modernist villa district. On your left you’ll have one of the biggest ‘green zones’ of Warsaw – the Skaryszewski Park, where – with luck – you can see a beaver or two. You can also have a look inside the modern National Stadium. The compound is open daily from 10:00AM to 6:00PM. On your right – one of the most pleasant streets in the city, Francuska, with restaurants serving a vast diversity of meals – from African, though Italian, French to Turkish food. Francuska is also lined with cafes that provide a relaxing atmosphere from morning till evening. A great get-away from the annoying traffic and noise of the city center!
And here’s a little secret: ul.Zwycięzców that cuts across Francuska is one of our personal favorites, esp. Zwycięzców 49 with weird-flavored ice cream and a cozy bar called Towarzyska!
Where: Saska Kępa neighborhood, esp. ul. Francuska and Zwycięzców
Map: click to open
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#EXHIBITION
Jew, Pole, Legionary
The exhibition depicts life stories, attitudes and work of Jewish members of the Piłsudski’s Polish Legions as well as history of Jewish civilians residing on the Polish territories occupied by various enemy countries. The exhibition sheds light on complex Polish-Jewish relations at the time of Poland regaining its independence: during the First World War, battling for the Polish borders and the Polish-Bolshevik war in 1920.
The exposition consists of sculptures, paintings and graphic art as well as examples of artwork at the service of war and military propaganda – posters, proclamations, postcards and projections of films propagating Polish military action. It also comprises little-known images of German and Austrian war photographers, commemorative legionary rings and an original uniform.
Leopold Gottlieb, one of the most interesting Polish-Jewish artists in the first decades of the 20th century as well as a soldier of the First Brigade, is one of the exhibition protagonists. While both on the front line and at its rear, he produced several hundreds of drawings depicting Legions’ commanders (including several portraits of the brigadier Piłsudski) and his comrades in arms. Gottlieb also documented scenes of legionary life. (from: www.jewishmuseum.org)
Where:Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich
Map: click to open
When: 25.07-3.10,open daily except tuesdays 10am-6pm
How much: 12pln full price, 8pln reduced
Details: click here
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Go to the musuem in the chilly morning and enjoy beautiful autumn weather in the afternoon!