Attractions

The Monument to Miguel de Cervantes stands as a prominent public artwork situated in Madrid, Spain. Positioned at the heart of Plaza de España, it pays tribute to Miguel de Cervantes, an esteemed figure hailed as the preeminent writer in the Spanish language. This magnificent monument features a towering stone monolith adorned with various statues, including a depiction of Cervantes himself. Additionally, a separate bronze sculptural ensemble portrays the iconic characters of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.

Leon Schiller, a notable Polish director and theater theorist, was born in 1887 in Kraków and died in 1954 in Warsaw. He directed the acclaimed play "Dziady" in 1934, survived World War II imprisonment with a ransom, and post-war, led the National Drama School in Łódź and founded "Pamiętnik Teatralny". The brown bust of Polish theater director Leon Schiller was created by Marian Wnuk in 1961. The monument was unveiled near the building of the Polish Theatre in November 1988.

Adam Adolf Loewe and Józef Orłowski designed the building of the New Orangery (constructed in 1860-1861) to house orange trees and exotic plants during cool days, which were displayed in the garden during the summer. Among them were camphor trees, magnolias, myrtles, pomegranates, and cypresses.

Aurora, also known as "the Pagan Woman" as named by its sculptor, is a stunning white marble sculpture crafted by the renowned Polish artist, Zofia Trzcińska-Kamińska. This sculpture beautifully embodies Aurora, the goddess of the Aurora phenomenon and dawn. Depicted as a youthful, unclothed woman, she gazes longingly in search of the morning light.
Aurora, alternatively referred to as Eos, holds a significant place in mythology. According to ancient tales, this goddess with rosy fingers would open the gates of heaven for the sun chariot. In various works of art, she is often portrayed as a delicate and exquisitely beautiful figure.
Created in 1919, the statue found its home in the southern region of the Royal Łazienki park during the 1930s. It forms an integral part of the symbolic design of the Royal Łazienki. Stanisław August himself drew parallels between his own likeness and Apollo, the Sun god, depicted on the ceiling of the Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery.

St. Charles Borromeo Church - a church located at 21 Chłodna Street in the Mirowo district of Warsaw. It was built between 1841 and 1849 in the neorenaissance style according to the design by Henryk Marconi.

Located in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, the Zachęta National Gallery of Art (Polish: Zachęta Narodowa Galeria Sztuki) stands as a modern art museum. Its primary mission is to showcase and promote contemporary Polish art and artists. While the gallery has gained international recognition through its diverse array of temporary exhibitions featuring renowned foreign artists, its core focus remains on nurturing the local art scene.
The name "Zachęta" derives from the Polish word for "encouragement." The gallery pays homage to the historical organization known as Towarzystwo Zachęty do Sztuk Pięknych (Society for the Encouragement of the Fine Arts), which was established in Warsaw in 1860.

Designed by landscape architect Irena Bajerska, this garden spans an impressive one-hectare area, making it one of the largest roof gardens in Europe. Notably, this serene sanctuary is not only accessible to academia but also open to the general public.

The renowned library stands out as an intriguing architectural marvel in Poland. Its captivating design blends exposed concrete, vibrant green glass, and flourishing vegetation that adorns its façade, leaving a lasting impact. Beyond its striking exterior, the library houses an extensive assortment of books and magazines from across the globe, while also hosting an array of shops, cafes, and restaurants. A must-visit within the library is the Polish Poster Gallery, showcasing an exceptional collection of post-war posters, encompassing film, theater, and political themes.

The Government of Peru gifted the University of Warsaw a monument to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the university's establishment and the 400th anniversary of the death of a Peruvian scholar. This event took place in October 2016, during the tenure of Rector Marcin Palys.

A memorial stands at 58 Grzybowska Street, honoring the brave soldiers of the "Chrobry II" Resistance Group and the "Sowiński" Battalion. These courageous individuals fought valiantly to protect the Haberbush and Schiele Brewery during the Warsaw Uprising.
During that tumultuous time, the brewery's barley reserves provided sustenance for both the insurgents and the civilian population. The memorial plaque, generously funded by the Warsaw Breweries, was unveiled on August 1, 1997. In recent years, from 2017 to 2020, construction work took place on the former Warsaw Breweries site. Following thorough consultations with the veteran community and obtaining the necessary approvals, the plaque underwent renovation and was relocated to a more prominent position at 58 Grzybowska Street.