#MUSEUM&PARK
See a royal summer residence!
Jan III Sobieski was the Polish king who stopped the Ottoman army in the battle of Vienna in 1683 – but when he was not fighting, he made sure his life in Warsaw was comfortable, building a French-Polish palace in Wilanów south of the official royal castle. See the beautiful summer residence of the king and be sure to stroll through the equally impressive gardens! This is one of the few museums open on Mondays. Bus 180 takes you there directly from the city center (Castle Square in the Old Town or Foksal/palm tree)
Where: Muzeum Pałac w Wilanowie
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When: from 9:30 to 6PM on Mondays&weekends, to 8PM on Wednesdays, to 4 PM on all other days
How much: 20/15 regular/reduced for the Palace, 5/3 PLN for the gardens
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#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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#CAFE
Like the Polish poster art? Browse through them over a coffee!
Plakatówka is a 20 minute walk away from the Poster Museum, but well worth it! This new café located in a newly built residential neighborhood offers you a chance to see some of the newest works by Polish poster artists as well as those best known and maybe even to buy some as souvenirs! They also offer beer and Malinova ice cream, officially the best gelato in town!
Where: Plakatówka cafe at ul.Hlonda 2, entrance from ul.Rzeczypospolitej
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When: 8AM to 10 PM daily
How much: ca.10 PLN for beer/coffee
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#MUSEUMS
Warsaw Rising Museum
The 1944 Uprising in Warsaw was one of the biggest battles of resistance against the Nazi in Europe during WWII and brought almost complete destruction of the city. The Museum tells the story of tragic events of August and Spetember 1944 in a multimedia-based way. It’s an enthralling journey through the history of the struggle of the people of Warsaw for independence.
It’s also one of very few museums in Warsaw open on Mondays. What’s more, on that particular day, it’s free of charge.
Where: Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego (The Warsaw Uprising Museum).
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When: every day, except for Tuesday. 8am-6pm, except for Thursdays: 10am-8pm.
How much: free on Mondays; 14/10 zł other days.
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#CONCERT
Bad Religion – need we say more?
The concert was supposed to happen two months ago, but was cancelled (the first only time in the band’s career). Intellectual, politically engaged lyrics, punk music straight from California, 5 million copies of sold albums and the trademark “oozing-ahs” make Bad Religion one of the most well-recognized punk bands of all time. Upside Down and Old-Fashioned will play as supports.
Where: Stodoła („The Barn”) music club
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When: Monday, August 12, doors open at 6:30PM
How much: 89PLN regular, 109 PLN for the balcony
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