Weekend finally is here | 18 October 2019

18-20.10. Weekend is finally here! Our tips

A new exhibition at Zachęta, the Jewish Food Festival at POLIN and the 1st anniversary of Praska.

Friday, 18.10

2 PM

Museum of the History of Polish Jews

POLIN

Anielewicza St 6

TISZ Jewish Food Festival: Home at POLIN

The main theme of this year’s edition is HOME. Culinary workshops, film screenings, walks. Detailed programme here…

4 PM-8 PM

Marszałkowska St 55/73

Opening of the Polish Illustration Studio

Works, books, posters, and illustrations by Joanna Gebal, Paulina Dudek, Paulina Derecka, Hekla Studio, Zosia Lasocka, Anna Nowokuńska, and Aleksandra Stanglewicz. Also on Saturday at 11 AM.

6 PM

National Museum of Ethnography

Kredytowa St 1

free entrance

Opening of “Disco Relaks” exhibition at the National Museum of Ethnography

Let’s have a closer look at the history and origins of this popular music genre in Poland.

7 PM

Zachęta Gallery

Małachowskiego Square 3

free entrance

Opening of “Change the Setting” at Zachęta

The exhibition is devoted to the theatrical and social set design of the 20th and 21st centuries. The concept originated from the vision of Robert Rumas.

8 PM

Pogłos

Burakowska St 12

tickets: 25-30 PLN

Concert of Nagrobki at Pogłos

Nagrobki returns with its new album.

8 PM

Hydrozagadka

11 Listopada St 22

tickets: 30-40 PLN

Koza at Hydrozagadka

One of the most promising Polish rappers of the young generation.

Saturday, 19.10

from 10 AM

Weekend of free entrance to museums, theatres and sports halls

The founder of this event is the mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski who would like to thank the Varsovians for the high turnout in the parliamentary elections. Free entrance for example to the Museum of Warsaw and POLIN.

11 AM-7 PM

Mysia 3

free entrance

Festival of Coffee and Tea at Mysia 3

The festival is organised by Usta magazine.

5 PM, 6 PM,

7 PM, 8 PM and 9 PM

Park near the Wilanów Palace Museum

St. Kostki Potockiego St 10/16

tickets: 20 PLN

Inauguration of the Royal Garden of Light at the Wilanów Palace

Year by year this open-air exhibition with thousand of colourful LEDs takes us to an enchanted garden and fairy tales.

6 PM

Akumulator

Rzymowskiego St 32

free entrance

Opening of “There was once a cinema here” (Tu było kino) exhibition at Akumulator

Photos of Ewa Cieniak and Bartek Nowakowski who in 2006 took photos of over 400 old cinemas in Poland.

6 PM

Hala Koszyki

Koszykowa St 63

free entrance

Concert of Ania Rusowicz on the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of Hala Koszyki

The main theme of the event is the spirit of the 60s.

7 PM

No Problem

Bracka St 20

2nd anniversary of Róża

Party on the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of Róża Tattoo from Mokotów.

7 PM

The Cool Cat

Solec St 38

4th anniversary of The Cool Cat

Karaoke, birthday cake and welcome drinks. Cheers!

8 PM

Marcinek Pub

Podwale St 19

Opening of “Klima in Warsaw” at Marcinek Pub

A photo exhibition of Filip Klimaszewski’s works. We will be there!

8 PM

Praska

Brzeska St 23

1st anniversary of Praska

Praska was chosen by us as one of the coolest places of summer 2019. Cheers!

9 PM

Niebo

Nowy Świat St 21

entrance: 20/35 PLN

Bal u Bożeny Party at Niebo

A cult party. This time in the spirit of “Sir Taddeus”.

Sunday, 20.10

all day

Kinoteka

Palace of Culture and Science

Multikino Złote Tarasy

tickets: 18-22 PLN

The last day of the Warsaw Film Festival

Detailed programme here…

8 AM-10 PM

Charlotte Bouillon

Nowy Świat 6/12 St

New Charlotte Bouillon

New venue. Charlotte offers here not only its classic breakfasts but also dinners and suppers. (photo above)

10 AM-5 PM

Znajomi Znajomych

Wilcza St 58a

Flower Market at Znajomi Znajomych

Plants, cut flowers, flower pots, decorations.

5 PM, 6 PM and 7 PM

Park at Wilanów Palace Museum

St. Kostki Potockiego St 10/16

tickets: 20 PLN

Inauguration of the Royal Garden of Light at the Wilanów Palace

Year by year this open-air exhibition with thousand of colourful LEDs takes us to an enchanted garden and fairy tales.

Agnieszka Kowalska

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Weekend finally is here | 11 October 2019

11-13.10. Weekend is finally here! Our tips

Parliamentary elections, Warsaw International Film Festival, concerts of Pictorial Candy and Alyona.

Agnieszka Kowalska

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Friday, 11.10

all day

Kinoteka

Palace of Culture and Science

Złote Tarasy Multikino

tickets: 18-22 PLN

Inauguration of the Warsaw International Film Festival

One of the most important Warsaw international film festivals will last until 20th October. Detailed programme here…

5 PM

Zodiak

Wiecha Passage 4

Dominika Olszowy’s performance on the occasion of the Warsaw Under Construction Festival

Also on Saturday and Sunday at the same hour.

6 PM

Pracownia N22

Wilcza St 13

Opening of Ada Buchholc’s exhibition “Cosmic Game”

Exhibition of one of the most talented Polish illustrators can be viewed only till Saturday. Drop by till 10 PM.

8 PM

Pogłos

Burakowska St 12

tickets: 39 PLN

Sean Nicholas Savage at Pogłos

Pop-prophet, urban legend and cult shaman will inaugurate the 2019 Distorted Festival.

8 PM

Kredytowa St 9

tickets: 49 PLN

Janus Rasmussen and Aparde at Miłość

Half of the Kiasmos duo and a producer of Aparde, also a representant of Ki Records.

10 PM

Kulturalna Palace of Culture and Science

Defilad Square 1

free entrance

Party on the occasion of the 2019 International Warsaw Film Festival

Silent Disco.

Saturday, 12.10

all day

Kinoteka

Palace of Culture and Science

Złote Tarasy Multikino

tickets: 18-22 PLN

35th Warsaw International Film Festival

Detailed programme here…

Komuna Warszawa

Lubelska St 30/32

free entrance

“The Smallest Apocalypse” by Oskar Dawicki at Komuna Warszawa

The latest performance of the artist on the occasion of the AntiFascism Year. Curator: Agnieszka Sural.

8 PM

Proxima

Żwirki i Wigury St 99a

tickets: 74 PLN

Alyona Alyona at Proxima

A Ukrainian rapper comes to Warsaw with new material from her recent album.

8 PM

SPATiF

Ujazdowskie Ave 45

tickets: 30-50 PLN

Pictorial Candi at SPATiF

We will listen to material from the new album “Secret Salts” (photo above).

10 PM

DZiK

Belwederska St 44a

entrance: 20 PLN

Discotize – party at DZiK

DJ Risky celebrates his birthday. Expect a lot of musical attractions.

Sunday, 13.10

all day

Kinoteka

Palace of Culture and Science

Złote Tarasy Multikino

tickets: 18-22 PLN

35th Warsaw International Film Festival

Detailed programme here…

7 AM-9 PM

Parliamentary elections

Let’s vote!

“Based in Warsaw”

Association

Sękocińska St 4 apt. 2

free entrance

Concert of Coals

Katarzyna Kowalczyk and Łukasz Rozmysłowski on the occasion of the Warsaw Youth Festival.

7 PM

Królikarnia

Puławska St 113a

free entrance

Słuchy / In My Own Wave – Kasia Korzeniecka and Jacek Sienkiewicz at Królikarnia

From the series of “Listenings-Concerts to be Toured”. On the same day at 5 PM at the Sculpture Park new installation by Maurycy Gomulicki.

Agnieszka Kowalska

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Weekend finally is here | 4 October 2019

4-6.10. Weekend is finally here! Our tips

Warsaw Home Fairs, Warsaw Under Construction, Przemiany Festival, Paper Fairs.

Friday, 4.10

from 11 AM

Copernicus Science Centre

Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie St 20

free entrance

Przemiany Festival, “Appetite and Apathy”, Copernicus Science Centre

What is the future ahead of us? We have been producing more and more food, contributing this way to the destruction of the natural environment. This is the last moment to try to save the planet. Science and technology provide us with tools. We especially recommend the “Lulled by Satiety” exhibition. Detailed programme of meetings, exhibitions, workshops, screenings and concerts here…

5 PM

Center for Contemporary Art

Ujazdowski Castle

free entrance

“Everyday Forms of Resistance” – discussions with artists, and representatives of the Palestinian artistic and cultural institutions

The meetings are going to last the whole weekend. Discussions will cover the topics of everyday life in occupied Palestine, the role of artists, cultural practitioners, and institutions in this politically challenging context and reflections on the positive aspects of resistance. Saturday, 2 PM and Sunday, 4 PM. Detailed programme here…

5 PM-10 PM

Rotational Cultural Centre

Jazdów St 3/18

free entrance

“Female Professionals” exhibition in Jazdów

The exhibition showcases works by female designers: Agnieszka Cieszanowska, Natalia Gil, Anna Eliza Gwiazda, Aleksandra Jankowska, Helena Wierzbowska, Krystyna Pawlak – graduates and students from the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. The exhibition is open also on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM.

5 PM

Muranów Cinema

Andersa St 5

tickets: 17/19 PLN

Bike Days at Muranów

The International Festival of movies about bicycles. Till Sunday. Detailed programme here…

7 PM

Studio Theatre

Palace of Culture and Science

Defilad Square 1

Body/Mind Festival at Studio Theatre

The festival of modern dance will last till October, 12th. Detailed programme here…

5 PM-1 AM

Towarowa St 3

The last weekend of the Night Market

Only till Sunday.

8 PM

Kiedyś To Będzie

Krakowskie Przedmieście St 5

An opening of a new gallery Kiedyś To Będzie

Performance of Szaman Polski. An opening of the first exhibition “Tools for Action” presenting works by Katia Szadkowska will take place on October, 11th.

8 PM

Palladium

Złota St 7/9

tickets: 40 PLN

KęKę concert at Palladium

We will listen to a new album of a hip hop artist entitled “Mr. KęKę”.

8 PM-11:55 PM

Pogłos

Burakowska St 12

2nd floor

donation: 20 PLN

Painting of a mural for the Carpathians

Come and paint what you like most about the Carpathians. The event on the occasion of the Rebellion Week supporting the idea of the Wild Carpathians which fights with rapacious forest management in this region.

9:30 PM

Copernicus Science Centre

Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie St 20

free entrance

Zamilska’s concert at Copernicus Science Centre

Polish solid portion of raw and heavy techno, ranging from noise, electronica and modern world music at the Przemiany Festival.

Saturday, 5.10

10 AM-6 PM

Ptak Warsaw Expo

Katowicka Ave 62, Nadarzyn

free buses from the Central Railway Station

Our Warsaw Cafe at the Warsaw Home Fairs in Nadarzyn

We invite you all to this event! Warsaw Home is the biggest fair of this type in Central and Eastern Europe. Lots of interesting exhibitors. Buy our “Warszawa Warsaw 2” city guide and drink the best coffee served by Cophi. You will find us at Hall E.

9 AM-11 AM

Elektrownia Powiśle

Zajęcza St 2B

Plonoteka – food market at Elektrownia Powiśle

Bio food sold directly by farmers and producers.

11 AM-7 PM

National Museum of Ethnography

Kredytowa St 1

free entrance

Paper Fairs at the National Museum of Ethnography

Paper themed fairs organised by “Zwykłe Życie” magazine.

11 PM-7 PM

Złota St 62

Opening of Holy Mary Warsaw

Stefan Piwowar and La Flamme Candles stay at Serwar in Hoża Street however they are opening this Saturday their new shop with modern devotional items.

12 PM-4 PM

“Na Paluchu” Animal Shelter

Paluch St 2

Open Day at the “Na Paluchu” shelter

You can visit dogs that are ready for adoption, see a shelter and buy products at the local dog market. The entire revenue will be donated to animals at the shelter.

1 PM

Pogłos

Burakowska St 12

Independent Label Market at Pogłos

Among other independent labels, you will find: Antena Krzyku, Bocian Records and Don’t Sit On My Vinyl.

3 PM-10 PM

WARSawy Theatre

New Market Square 5/7

free entrance

Africa Fashion Week Warsaw

Fashion, music, food, dance, art. Also on Sunday, same hours.

6 PM

Zodiak

Pasaż Wiecha 4

free entrance

Opening of “Monumentomania”. Inauguration of the Warsaw Under Construction festival

This is the 11th edition of the festival on city design organised by the Musem of Modern Art. The “Monumentomania” exhibition will last until the 3rd of November. Guided tour in English on Wednesday at 6 PM.

7 PM

Iskra

Wawelska St 5

tickets: 30/50 PLN

DonGURALesko’s concert at Iskra

We will listen to new music material by a hip-hop artist Gural.

8 PM

Wola Cultural Centre

Działdowska St 6

tickets: 20 PLN

Polpo Motel’s concert at Wola Cultural Centre

Darkwave synthpop duo: Olga Mysłowska and Daniel Pigoński.

9 PM

Paloma

Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie St 22

free entrance

“Why so serous?” event at Paloma

Music by diskollektive.

9 PM

Copernicus Science Centre

Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie St 20

tickets: 30 PLN

Wojciech Bąkowski’s concert at Copernicus Science Centre

On the occasion of the Przemiany festival.

9:30 PM

Sultan Club

Chmielna St 35

free entrance

Warsaw Under Construction Afterparty

After the vernissage let’s go to Zodiak and have some fun.

Sunday, 6.10

10 AM-6 PM

Ptak Warsaw Expo

Katowicka Ave 62, Nadarzyn

free buses from the Central Railway Station

Our Warsaw Cafe at the Warsaw Home Fairs in Nadarzyn

11 AM- 8 PM

Royal Palace

Zamkowy Square 4

tickets: 15 PLN

“36 x Rembrandt” exhibition at Royal Castle

On the occasion of the Rembrandt Year (350th death anniversary) we will have a chance to admire “The Girl in a Picture Frame” and “The Scholar at the Lectern” and also drawings and other graphics from various collections. The exhibition is open till the 3rd of November.

12 PM-7 PM

Palace of Culture and Science

Defilad Square 1

tickets: 5 PLN

Wege Festival at the Palace of Culture and Science

Food, natural cosmetics, fashion.

12 PM-8 PM

History Meeting House

Karowa St 20

free entrance

The last day of the “Reaching the Moon” exhibition

A visual journey to the Moon. The photographs from the NASA archives were selected by Joanna Kinowska.

1 PM-7 PM

Iluzjon Cinema

Narbutta St 50a

free entrance

5th Anniversary of Vinyl Market at Iluzjon Cinema

Vinyl market, DJ sets, and movie screenings.

7 PM

SPATiF

Ujazdowskie Ave 45

tickets: starting from 35 PLN

Bill Orcutt, Aaron Turner and Mick Barr at SPATiF

Three American guitarists performing experimental music.

8:30 PM

Copernicus Science Centre

Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie St 20

free entrance

Paweł Szamburski concert at Copernicus Science Centre

An excellent clarinetist. On the occasion of the Przemiany festival.

8 PM

Progresja

Fort Wola St 99

tickets: 105 PLN

Hooverphonic at Progresja

A concert of a Belgian trip hop icon.

Agnieszka Kowalska

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Ratings | Eat & drink | 15 September 2019

TOP 10: Hot summer venues

These are the places we visited this summer. We will miss sitting outside!

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Małgosia Minta tastes Warsaw

She is travelling abroad and visiting Polish countryside more often these days. Is Warsaw still tasty for her?

You are constantly on the run. Is Warsaw still attractive to you?

Of course, I am a Warsaw patriot. If it wasn’t so much happening here like nowadays, I wouldn’t probably be doing what I am doing. I have just spoken to a friend from Tel-Aviv who comes to Warsaw a few times a year just to eat. So there must be something about it. There is a stimulating competition in Warsaw gastronomy. The Varsovians are demanding because they travel a lot, follow trends. They want everything to be nice and tasty.

So probably you are often asked to give tours for people from your profession. What do you show in Warsaw other culinary journalists?

I often do it for the city. For sure I want to show the base – products, ingredients. That is why Hala Mirowska. The most democratic market in the world because you have elderly ladies here, eco mothers, the representatives of ethnic minorities, expats. If the weather permits we visit the Majlerts as it is also an interesting place.

Do you also like to start your tour from the market?

Yes, I do. However, in Copenhagen for example, there are no markets.

How come? How do they live then?

They have everything in shops. But unfortunately, there is no direct contact with the producer.

I always try to show Warsaw phenomena that have happened throughout recent years. For example coffee culture.

Breakfasts?

In comparison to other countries of southern Europe, we have a very rich culture of eating breakfasts. I recommend my guests dairy products as this is something they are not familiar with. We go to SAM because they offer cottage cheese, Vienna style eggs, toasts from challah which is made on the spot, shakshuka.

I always try to show Warsaw phenomena that have happened throughout recent years. For example coffee culture. We go to Stor or Forum. I try to show bakeries so we go to Stalowa do Rano or we just simply have a quick chat with Cała w Mące at Forteca.

As for cuisine, Polish, modern, based on ingredients from local producers. That is why we often end up at AleWino. Or we go to Superlardo because I want to show them what Paweł Fabiś has to offer. For example, they grind flour from ecowheat and bake delicious bread out of it, prepare cold cuts. Kieliszki na Hożej, Warszawa Hotel…

Exquisite building.

Remarkable just like Darek Barański. He is one of the most diligent and talented chefs I have met in my life. Modest. For example, he recommends other places to food critics. It is quite an unusual. We go to Bibenda, MOD. I have recently taken a Swedish journalist there and she couldn’t believe her own eyes: a Singaporean chef, doughnuts in the morning, neo-bistro in the evening, 18-year-olds who drink natural wines from Austria on a date. Additionally perfect coffee. She said it was even more hipster than any other trendy venue in Stockholm.

I also introduce my guests to other people. This is what I like most, too. However, in my company, they will have to drink Polish wines, beers, and ciders.

Do they complain much?

No, they don’t. Five years ago there was only one Polish wine, but it has recently changed. They are still relatively expensive but the quality is getting better and better: Wieliczka Vineyard, Dom Bliskowice, Winnica Wzgórz Trzebnickich, Moderna.

I try not to hide anything but concentrate on what is good. If my guests want to go to a milk bar we don’t go to Prasowy but we head to Sady where you can feel this milky aroma in the air. I took there Marina O’Loughlin, a British journalist who is my food critics guru. She is very ironic in her articles which she publishes in her column at “Sunday Times”. If she ever criticised my restaurant, before I’d close it, I’d die laughing.

And she comes to Warsaw.

At first, I was nervous but it turned out perfect. She was very brave, we ate and walked a lot. At the end of her stay, we visited AleWino where she had a homemade dinner and leniwe with roasted plums and caramel for a desert. “BBC Good Food”, one of the biggest culinary magazines in Britain, has published an extensive article. Flattering.

What did she like most?

Warsaw in general. She didn’t beat about the bush. In her eyes, Warsaw is quite an architectonically chaotic city. She wrote that you have to have an insider for a guide to show you around because otherwise, you will end up at the Old Town. But I think it’s the case with every city.

Do you follow the beaten path and visit only friends?

Luckily I am not a food critic so I don’t have to visit places which I wouldn’t like to visit.

Where do you eat, work, spend time?

At Relaks, because I live nearby. Right now Dobroczynna is even closer. This cafe donates its revenue to the Charytatywni foundation which supports kids eduction. Stor in Tamka Street because of their coffee and cheesecakes prepared by Fatima El Dessouki who is a real master. And I like cakes. I drop by to Miss Mellow for a New York cheesecake. I like Forum because they offer fantastic coffee and unique breakfasts. They play good music which is rare in Warsaw. You can work here and the market at Hala Mirowska is just around the corner.

Bibenda, AleWino, because they have never considerably failed me. For a business meeting, I would choose Kieliszki na Hożej. Delicious, innovative food and a pleasant atmosphere. Cosmo for an evening drink. Yesterday I drank there an excellent cocktail with apricot. I just wanted to take a bath in it.

Piekarnia Rano – it just proves I am not entirely sane. I live in Upper Mokotów, I don’t have a car and I am still a regular customer there. They will soon open in Stalowa Street a cafe with breakfasts. I can’t wait.

What is it that you lack in Warsaw?

Wine bars. Non-pretentious, simple, with fine, natural wines from Moravia, Austria. The ones which are close to us when it comes to flavour and geographical region. I am pushing wine importers and restaurateurs. Maybe they will take it under consideration one day. Monsieur Leon was for me a substitute for this kind of place. In this micro venue, I probably spent the majority of my summer evenings.

Agnieszka Kowalska

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Culture | 13 September 2019

Vistula boulevards full of culture

The place where Warsaw life starts to flourish during the summer.

Here we rest, eat, dance, bike, boat on the river, listen to concerts and visit a museum. We have everything here.

Today we would like to invite you to take a walk with us on the left bank of the river. We will show you our favourite places. Of course, you can already go through boulevards straight from Żoliborz to the Łazienkowski Bridge but we will start our stroll from the Museum on the Vistula River. This part of boulevards is a perfect idea for a walk if you want to show Warsaw in a nutshell to visitors. We get here by the second metro line. Our final stop is the Copernicus Metro Station.

Let’s begin with the MUSEUM ON THE VISTULA RIVER, a temporary headquarters of the Museum of Modern Art (Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie St 22). We can see here excellent exhibitions (admission fee only 1 PLN), buy an album at Bookoff bookstore and eat delicious meal at Paloma bistro. Don’t forget to look up and admire Alicja Bilelawska’s installation.

Next to the Museum, there is a modern barge called PRZYSTAŃ NOWA FALA. Ask there for available cruises. There are also motorboats from Miami Wars at your disposal.

Instalacja Alicji Bielawskiej w Palomie w Muzeum nad Wisłą

Between the Museum and the COPERNICUS SCIENCE CENTRE there is our favourite part of boulevards. First the perennial garden by the Museum, then a concrete part with high stairs – ideal for sportsmen (you can ride here a skateboard or BMX or just sit and admire the view). Finally, near the Copernicus Centre there are stairs with wooden seats and sawgrass – a perfect spot for a date.

We also recommend going up the roof of the UNIVERSITY LIBRARY and Copernicus Science Centre. Both institutions have arranged beautiful gardens which you can visit free of charge. Every garden is in a different style, offering spectacular views on the centre, Old Town, Powiśle, and the river.

Czasowa instalacja w Parku Odkrywców przy CN Kopernik

We are heading further towards the Świętokrzyski Bridge. Right after it, there is BARKA (a summer branch of Plan b), and above it PLAC ZABAW. There is everything here – a beautiful green garden, a few bars, Korean food, SLOW MARKET with even more delicious food (every weekend, from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening), concerts and night parties at Barka.

Next, there is DWA OSIEM which serves delicious pizza and invites you to use its pump track. Kids can have fun and later on enjoy some Kulkove icecream. On the way to the Poniatowski bridge you will also find music clubs Wisława and WIR.

Bulwary w sąsiedztwie Syrenki Warszawskiej

Strefa sportowa pod mostem Świętokrzyskim

Pumptruck przy pizzerii Dwa Osiem nad Wisłą

Our next step is two bridges away, after the Poniatowski Bridge. Here on a small hill next to a skyscraper designed by Stefan Kuryłowicz girls from BABIE LATO set up a mini beach. It is definitely one of the coziest places by the river.

And finally, GRUNT I WODA. This club tries hard and the Varsovians appreciate all the efforts. That is why it is always packed with people. The owners do their best to create aesthetic architecture and every year they make it even better. This year there is a social garden and a playground. Parents with kids – this is a perfect venue for you.

You don’t need to venture any further than FALA club (Płyta Desantu) with great concerts. On a hill, there is PRZYLĄDEK MIAMI WARS where we recommend a cruise by a motorboat and you can get right back to where we started. Wonderful!

Agnieszka Kowalska

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The right bank of the Vistula

No other metropolis in Europe has such wild bank of a river as we have in Warsaw.

The right bank of the Vistula is our pride. We bring here those who visit our city and we also take advantage of it every day. You only need to cross a bridge or take a ferry cruise to relax in the very centre of the city.

The most pleasant is a recreational route along the bank of the river. Among the trees, with a view on the city or the Old Town. You can walk, run, bike and during winter try cross-country skiing. A city bike station is located also on the Poniatówka beach. You can cycle through a unique footbridge suspended under the Łazienkowski Bridge or use the Żerańska pedestrian and bike bridge.

Beaches are exceptional! You can suntan and make a picnic on the beaches next to the Poniatowski Bridge, or near Saska Kępa and ZOO. Unfortunately, we don’t recommend swimming in the Vistula. There are also some more secluded and less sandy beaches where in some designated areas you can set a bonfire.

Kids can have fun in some natural areas, for example, river-themed playground by the Poniatowski Bridge. Let’s listen to birds, admire sunsets and starred sky. And remember- keep the place tidy and clean.

Ścieżka rekreacyjna na prawym brzegu Wisły

Plaża z widokiem na Starówkę? Wybierzcie Plażę Praską

Widok na prawy brzeg Wisły, w tle Stadion Narodowy

Na praski brzeg Wisły można bezpiecznie przejechać kładką pod mostem Łazienkowskim

Agnieszka Kowalska

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Culture | 12 September 2019

Praska with style

It is not only about the interior and garden at the Różyckiego marketplace but people.

What is so special about this place? People, interior design, meatless menu, vinyl records and an outside garden at the Różyckiego marketplace.

The Brzeskis simply had to end up in Brzeska Street. Katarzyna and Jacek managed to create one of the most climatic places in Warsaw – Praska.

One day life in Kabaty became mundane, they did not feel any neighbourly bonds and missed social life. Katarzyna runs a family construction company in Praga so she is familiar with this area. They decided on a new apartment here. They were also looking for a place in Brzeska Street but since they are both dog lovers they needed more greenery. The choice fell on Praga I – a real estate designed by husband-and-wife team Helena and Szymon Syrkus. It did not disappoint them as it proved to be indeed well planned. The next step was to find a local bar. And this is how they met Michał “Misiek” Wieczorek who ran his homey bar in Wileńska Street 3. Unfortunately, as it often happens in Praga the building was in a poor state so he was forced to close his business.

They laugh that there was no other option than to open a new place with Misiek. They found a perfect spot. Frankly speaking, only now we can see how fabulous it is. The historic buildings in Brzeska Street or at the Rożyckiego marketplace fell into dereliction. Renovation required much effort. The interior was made with the help of their neighbour Monika Rakowska who is a set designer and artist. Wintertime was difficult but with the arrival of spring Praska started to flourish.

Tourists, locals, and visitors of the Open Ząbkowska festival started visiting this place (the restaurant is adjacent to Pyzy Flaki Gorące and Pallone Icecream shop). Praska is valued among vegetarians because every day you can eat different, simple, Polish dishes (there are even meatless duck and pork chops).

The outside garden on the premises of the Różyckiego marketplace turned out to be a total blast. It is arranged and cultivated by Monika. The interior design will take your breath away. We like Friday parties during which you can play music from your vinyl records brought from home. No Youtube party but instead music from vinyls. Additionally, if you bring your own vinyl record you will get beer for free. It is hard to describe the atmosphere of this place, you have to feel it.

Praska, Brzeska St 23

Agnieszka Kowalska

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