Old Town (ul. Świętojańska, Warsaw) — this street is regarded as the main artery of Old Warsaw. This district includes the 15th-century Mansjonaria (no. 2), which retains much of its original shape; the 16th-century Royal Surveyor’s House (no. 21) – destroyed in 1944 (the top floor was never been rebuilt) and a 1642 Ship House […]
Nowy Teatr ( ul. Madalińskiego 10/16, Warsaw) — with Poland’s transition from Communism to democracy, this theater’s goal is to provide a space for contemporary plays and theatrical productions that touch the lives of the Polish people. The Nowy Teatr has become famous for its unique interactions with audiences. Visitors can see its website for […]
Mozart Festival (Warsaw Chamber Opera, ul. Nowogrodzka 49, Warsaw) – held every June, the Warsaw Chamber Opera oversees more than 20 Mozart stage productions during this festival. The only opera house in the world to offer Mozart’s entire operatic output, Warsaw Chamber Opera presents selections of Mozart’s chamber, symphonic, and vocal-instrumental pieces during the festival.
Mazovia Musical Theatre Operetta (Street Kolumbijska 3, Warsaw) — launched in 2005, this is a classical music house which holds a variety of operas and theatrical productions. Its opening performance was Johann Strauss’ “The Bat” (directed by Andrzej Strzelecki). Opera music fans are advised to check out its website for upcoming performances: www.mtmoperetka.pl
Jewish Heritage Tours — prior to the creation of the state of Israel, Poland had the largest Jewish community in the world. The Nazi occupation of the country, and its campaign to annihilate this group resulted in Poland’s Jewish community going from over 3 million to just 3,000. The Nazis had set up a number […]
International Jazz Jamboree Festival (Warsaw) — originally held in 1958, this jazz festival has become one of the biggest anywhere in Europe (currently at the Sala Kongresowa — Palace of Culture and Science). Held every November, international artists from Miles Davis, to Keith Jarrett, Joe Zawinul, Thelonius Monk, Wayne Shorter, Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray […]
Golflim Indoor Golf Warsaw (Alley Jerozolimskie 65/79) — this is a good place for those who are just learning the game of golf and would like lessons while visiting Warsaw. Classes here are conducted individually in hours according to one’s preferences. Lessons include theoretical knowledge, activities on the putting green, driving range and a professional […]
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