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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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#DRINK
World’s best chocolate, at least according to Varsovians!
Cold or soaked aftter walking around Warsaw? You deserve a treat, especially if you’re after a day of sight-seeing! Ask any local and you’ll learn that the best chocolate is made by the Wedel company right here in Warsaw, Poland. The company was founded back in the first half of 19th century and is famous for many other products including Ptasie Mleczko chocolate-covered marshmallows, Mieszanka Wedlowska candy mix and Delicje Szampańskie cookies (you can stock up on them in the flagship store at ul.Szpitalna 8, right next to the cafe).
To have a real hot chocolate drink (and not just cocoa or liquidy pudding), head for the imperial-style cafe in the chocolate factory’s former location located smack in the city center. 12 PLN gets you a cup of chocolatey bliss. If you can’t decide which one you have, dish out the extra 4zł to get a tasting menu of three different kind of drinking chocolate! Take a window seat to people-watch. Smacznego/bon appetit!
Where: any Pijalnia Czekolady E.Wedel (E.Wedel chocolate drinkery), original one at Szpitalna 8 esp. recommended!
Map: click to open
When: 8am-10pm on weekdays, 10am-10 pm on Saturdays
How much: 12PLN and up
Details: click here for a note from a Wedel admirer
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#CONCERT
Singer-inspired jazz
The annual Isaac Bashevis Singer festival, organized by Warsaw’s Jewish theater director, has just begun this past Saturday, so expect a host of Jewish theme-oriented events throughout the week! On Monday, Paweł Szamburski, one of the city’s most renowned jazzmen will play material from his new album Ceratitis Capitata (the fancy Latin name for Mediterranean fruit fly), in which he draws from major religions along the shore of the Mediterranean sea, including Judaism, Christian Orthodoxy and Sufism. Rain or shine, highly recommended, and free!
Where: Pardon, To Tu? pl.Grzybowski 12/16, entrance to the right
Map: click to open
When: 6PM on Monday, August 25
How much: free admission
Details: click here
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Follow our recommendations and make Monday in Warsaw a superb day, whatever the weather! (Photo from Pardon, To Tu?’s FB event page)