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At first glance, Warsaw doesn’t appear like an interesting destination compared to other European capitals since it was decimated during the war and rebuilt during communism. Thus, without a defined city centre, its cultural life is spread out across the city. And these hot spots are hard to find as many are located in courtyards, former factories, train ticket stations and dark backstreets. However, Warsaw has the largest cultural budget in the country, and there is more going on in 2011 then ever before. The City is working hard to be awarded the European Capital of Culture 2016 title. Warsaw has been shortlisted alongside Katowice, Lublin, Gdansk and Wroclaw and the winner will be announced in late June. Though Krakow may be considered Poland's "cultural capital," Warsaw has actually often eclipsed its southern relative in the arts. Two cultural heydays of Poland's capital stand above the rest: the years under the country's last King, Stanislaus Poniatowski as well as the inter-war period, when the city was dubbed the Paris of the East. Now, after a challenging twentieth century, Warsaw is back and more vibrant than ever! Festivals, cultural institutes, museums, galleries, theatres, all that you can handle...
Directory of cultural hotspots in Warsaw |
There are 50 Warsaw cultural hotspots listed on the site at the moment, and we add to our listings frequently. When looking for culture in Warsaw, either use our search facility above, or browse through our culture directory. Warsaw has a good range of galleries, institutes, museums and all that is culture to choose from, so we're sure you'll find something to suit your pocket. If you think we should have a listing which is not already on our site, please do write to us and let us know! We need your feedback to help us make Warsaw Life the most comprehensive guide in English to life in Warsaw! |