Ola Synowiec

Warsaw

Spotter since 2014

About me

About me
I'm a Warsaw journalist, writing everyday news, reviews of new places, and meeting lots of inspiring people who create Warsaw.

I also travel a lot and the further I go the more I appreciate Warsaw! Our exeptional wild beach in the centre of the city, cold vodka drunk at the bar at 04:00, riding a bike over an empty Świętokrzyski bridge at night - these are the things that I miss the most when I'm on the other side of the world.

I live in Praga, a district on the right side of the Vistula river. Here, we don't say we live in Warsaw. Warsaw is on the other side, this is Praga. And it's different than the rest of the city. This place has kept the old dialect, food, music and the style of being. Some people say it's dangerous, some people say it's artistic, but for me it has got the atmosphere of a small town. I feel that people don't rush so much here, and talk and care about each other more.

Why Warsaw?
Warsaw is not the kind of city you can fall in love with at first sight. It's not typically beautiful, and can be hard to coexist with. It has got a hot temper, but it's also strong and proud. It's not easy to love this city; maybe that's why I feel my love is so special.

It's also an adventure to be a Warsaw spotter. This city changes overnight! A lot of places close every month, while new places pop up on the map just as quickly. It's very dynamic and - because of this - very inspiring. It's the place where many influences crash - East and West, tradition and modernity, urban and rural.

Where can you find me online?
Couchsurfing
My blog about Mexica (in Polish)
My comics (Facebook) (also in Polish)

My spots (22)

To Się Wytnie

Staying till the credits roll

"To Się Wytnie" Warsaw is a movie-themed pub. At this bar you can come in and talk to the owner and bartender... Some extraordinary people there for sure.

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Music

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Ola

Synowiec

Dec 5, 2025

Skład Butelek

Feel of artistic Praga

"Skład Butelek" is, for me, the most obvious place to go out in Warsaw's Praga on a Thursday night - that's when this bar has their jam sessions...

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Ola

Synowiec

Dec 5, 2025

Galeria Forty/Forty

Street art in old fortress

"Galeria Forty/Forty" Warsaw is a gallery situated in a 100-year old fortress, where each room is painted by a different Polish artist. One-of-a-kind!

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Art & culture

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Ola

Synowiec

Dec 5, 2025

Szynk Praski

Traditional Varsovian cuisine

"Szynk Praski" Warsaw is the best restaurant to try purely local -Varsovian- cuisine! I really recommend you order their pyzy...

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Ola

Synowiec

Dec 5, 2025

Zachęta Gallery

Real art is always contemporary

"Zachęta Gallery" Warsaw is one of the most important contemporary art museums in Poland. Apart from everything, this spot has a rich history of scandals.

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Art & culture

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Ola

Synowiec

Dec 5, 2025

W Oparach Absurdu

In the clouds of nonsense

"W Oparach Absurdu" in Warsaw is where it all started: the first bar in my neighbourhood with carpets, old paintings and aged furniture...

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Bars
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Music
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Ola

Synowiec

Dec 5, 2025

Muzeum Domków dla Lalek

Back to your childhood

"Muzeum Domków dla Lalek" is one of two dollhouse museums in Europe. The Warsaw one opened recently and has over 100 exhibits! I just love the entrance...

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Art & culture

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Ola

Synowiec

Nov 4, 2025

Czerwony Rower

Eat cheap & help the needy

"Czerwony Rower" in Warsaw is restaurant that provides good food while helping those in need. Many of my Pragian friends love it and it's my new favourite!

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Ola

Synowiec

Nov 4, 2025

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