#MUSEUMS
Poster Museum
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, the museum is a true gem for art lovers. This summer, the museum is holding its 24th International Poster Bienalle featuring the finest works of world-class artists. A true must-see!
Where: Muzeum Plakatu (The Poster Museum)
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When: Monday: 12pm-4pm; Wednesday: 10am-6pm; other days: 10am-4pm.
How much: free (on Mondays); 10/7 zł other days
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#FOOD
Giant pork chop at Bazyliszek
One of Polish specialties is breaded pork chop, aka vienner schnitzel. If you’re up for something REALLY big and not necessarily expensive, head for the Old Town. At Bazyliszek you are going to find a special promo where a huge cutlet (that could easily feed two) comes with fries and a salad at less than 5€. You might also want to wash it all down with a beer at a special price of less than 1€ (incredibly rare for Warsaw!).
Where: Bazyliszek (The Basilisk), Rynek Starego Miasta 1/3
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When: open daily 11AM-midnight
How much: 17,90 plus 3 PLN
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# OPENAIR #SPORTS
Take a walk and then – a splash!
Pole Mokotowskie is Warsaw’s Central Park – the park located just two subway stops south from the center is the locals’ favorite venue for dog-walking, jogging and picnicking. Take a stroll through it to admire the city’s skyline and discover old-school pubs, fountains, art. and even a trail devoted to the writer Ryszard Kapuściński, who lived nearby. It would be a shame if you made it south to Mokotów and did not take a dip in the city’s largest swimming pool located in Warszawianka aquapark! Forget about bathing caps and dreary chlorium, ozonized water of the 50 meter pool will make you feel like you’re on proper vacation! And if you are too cold to swim, Warsaw’s biggest sauna complex is just on the other side of the locker room. If you’re feeling adventurous, head for the ice room (-20 degrees Celsius) before entering a Finnish sauna (100 degrees Celsius)…
Where: Pole Mokotowskie and Wodny Park Warszawianka, ul. Dominika Merliniego 4
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When: Aquapark: 6:30 AM-10 PM daily
How much: free admission to the park, for the aquapark: 20 PLN per hour Mo-Fri 6:30am-5 pm, 24 PLN after, 26 PLN on weekends, open until 10 PM. For sauna zone, 30/40/45 PLN respectively
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