Square · UNESCO
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Tower · Poland · Masovia
Palace of Culture and Science
Warsaw's tallest and most controversial landmark: a Soviet-gift skyscraper with a viewing terrace.
about 60 min
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Why Palace of Culture and Science matters
You cannot miss it on the skyline. The Palace of Culture was a gift from the Soviet Union in the 1950s, and Varsovians have had mixed feelings about it ever since. Today it holds theatres, cinemas and offices, and you can ride up to a viewing terrace for a 360-degree view of the city. A popular joke says the best view in Warsaw is from the top, because it is the only place where you cannot see the palace itself.
Talking points
- It was a Soviet gift, and opinions about it still divide locals.
- The terrace is the best place to get a panorama of the city.
- Locals joke that the best view of Warsaw is from the top, because you cannot see it from there.
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