Warsaw University Library

We know what you're thinking: a library under 'entertainment??' But though the Warsaw University Library is intellectually stimulating and architecturally brilliant, it's the botanical garden on the rooftop that's one of our favorite spots in the city (and provides one of the best views of the city). It's only open until sunset in the warmer months (and until 3 pm in the winter), but not much can beat laying in soft grass or sitting on one of the smooth metal benches and watching the Warsaw skyline in the background while listening to the rooftop stream and the students trickle by.

"Indeed a breathtaking place. You are close to your books and close to the environment as well. I wanted to know more about the inscriptions on the 8 bronze walls on one of outside library walls. It has music, science, religion all over it. Wish somebody could provide a description of the writings in various languages."

Sanjay
India
Sep.17.2008
Overall rating 3/5

"by far my favourite place in the whole city - in the summer, i could spend the whole day laying around in the grass. the architechture and design of the whole place is breathtaking!"

Ania
Poland
Dec.07.2006
Overall rating 5/5