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The Palace of Culture and Science (Polish: Pałac Kultury i Nauki; abbreviated PKiN) is a notable high-rise building in central Warsaw, Poland. With a total height of 237 metres (778 ft), it is the second tallest building in both Warsaw and Poland (after the Varso Tower ), the sixth tallest building in the European Union and one of the tallest ...
- 2 May 1952
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- 123,084 m² (1,324,865 sq ft)
Learn about the history, architecture and attractions of the Palace of Culture and Science, one of the highest and most recognisable buildings in Warsaw. Find out how to visit the observation deck, the museums, the cinema, the pubs and the tourist information office in this iconic socialist-era structure.
Sep 23, 2020 · Palace of Culture and Science Guided Tours 6 August 2021 Explore Palace of Culture and Science, one of the highest and most magnificent buildings in Warsaw. Its majestic tower is visible from almost all places in the ...
The Palace of Culture and Science (also known as PKiN) is a landmark high-rise building in central Warsaw. A gift from the Soviet Union it was constructed from 1952 to 1955 and has a total height of 237 metres (778 ft) and is the second tallest building in Poland.
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- Plac Defilad 1, Warsaw
In the heart of Warsaw, is a significant symbol of Soviet-era Poland: the Palace of Culture and Science. To understand its history, consider two main aspects: the impact of Soviet architecture on Poland and the details of its construction and unveiling.
On July 22nd, 2015, the Palace of Culture and Science celebrated its 60th birthday. Raised as a symbol of Polish-Soviet friendship, the Palace hosted performances of Communist dignitaries, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Rolling Stones.
Palace of Culture and Science. One of the highest and most recognisable building in Warsaw can be seen from almost every part of the capital. Where did it come from? It was opened in 1955 on the initiative of Joseph Stalin as a “gift of the Soviet people for the Poles”.
