#MUSEUM&PARK
Make the most of the weather and see the lesser-known royal summer residence and park!
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 4PM, closed on Tuesdays
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. 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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#CONCERT
Polish jazz!
Gerhard Lebik is one of the best-known Polish saxophonists. This Monday he’ll be playing in Warsaw with Clayton Thomas, the double bass player and Christian Marien on drums, before heading off to Cracow for Kraków Jazz Autumn. Check them out! And don’t forget to give the resident dog a pat.
Where: Pardon, to tu? pl.Grzybowski 12/16
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When: 8:30 PM on Monday, October 27th,
How much: 20 PLN
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