I have to say that one of the things I enjoy the most in Warsaw is red brick buildings. There is a number of spots where this aesthetic is visible in the city, however, recently (a couple of years ago, I suppose time is just a matter of perspective) Fort Mokotów was renewed and its old shine restored.
The construction dates back to the 19th century, and its aim was to defend the Warsaw tower. The history of the building is quite complex, it went from defensive wall to storage room or radio station headquarters during the war. It is now a venue for events that host several restaurants and art galleries or stores.
I would suggest visiting in spring and summer to enjoy the terraces of the spot and to have a glimpse of the new Warsaw mood after the pandemic. I would start from Garden - I admit it, the Piaseczyńskie beer was great, the burger and the baked sweet potato too. The menu is not the most original you can find nowadays in the capital, but the surroundings and quality of the food and service make the place worth a visit or two.
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"Muzeum Pragi": dedicated to Warsaw's Praga, it has about 1,500 objects & is a great example of co-operation between people & institutions.
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"Klub SPATiF" Warsaw is a magical place. Once the meeting point of the creme de la creme, today it's old-fashioned in a positive way with great events.
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Offering mostly South American cuisine with great seasoning and the best ingredients, their burgers and tacos are just i-r-r-e-s-i-s-t-i-b-l-e.
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Telephone in the wind, located centrally in Jazdów near the German and French embassies, is a place where you can symbolically talk to the ones that have gone.
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"Kamień" is a newly opened, award-winning educational pavilion in the Vistula district above the Warsaw zoo that teaches visitors about the city's green!
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"Królikarnia" is one of Warsaw's museums that have recently had a "facelift". Check out their wooden camera obscura in the backyard - and the book cafe!
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The "Polish-German Gardens" in Warsaw are managed & revitalised by the German Embassy & the municipality. I love how it's an international effort!
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"Pałac w Wilanowie" Warsaw is for you if you enjoy well-preserved building and exquisite, baroque interiors. It also has an amazing art collection.
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"Raj" Warsaw is an American restaurant with Hawaiian influences, aiming to be a paradise in the city jungle. Make sure to check out its colorful interiors!
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"Dom Spotkań" z Historią (DSH) is the place to go if you're looking for all things related to Polish art and history. All exhibitions are also in English.
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"Sculpture Park in Bródno" was built in 2009 and the idea is based on many types of art, i.e. social, participatory, but also minimalist.
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"Flora Caffe" in Łazienki Park in Warsaw is a great cafe to head to if it's raining or windy in the park. It's perfect for a beer or a coffee in the garden
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