Palace of Cultureand Scienceis one of themost characteristic elements ofthe panoramaof Warsaw and, with its237metershigh,is the tallest buildingin Poland.Opened in1955,was built"as a gift fromthe Soviet peoplefor the Polish nation" within threeyears.The fact thatthis buildingwas a "gift"from Stalintotodayarousescontroversy andstrong emotions, there areevensuggestionsthat thePalace of Culturedestroyed. Located on the30th floor(114meters)terraceis apopulartourist attractionof the capital.Maliciousarguethat the mainadvantage ofthe panoramaas seen fromWarsawPalace of Cultureand Scienceis the fact thatyou can not seethe building itself. This buildingis theheadquartersfor manycompanies,charitable organizationsand scientific institutions.ThePalacealso includes theCongress Hall,the Museum of Technology,Museum of EvolutionAcademy of Sciencesand an indoorswimming poolat the Palace ofYouth. Startingin 1956PKiNplays the role ofradio and televisiontransmitter.
Palace of Cultureand Scienceis one of themost characteristic elements ofthe panoramaof Warsaw and, with its237metershigh,is the tallest buildingin Poland.Opened in1955,was built"as a gift fromthe Soviet peoplefor the Polish nation" within threeyears.The fact thatthis buildingwas a "gift"from Stalintotodayarousescontroversy andstrong emotions, there areevensuggestionsthat thePalace of Culturedestroyed.
Located on the30th floor(114meters)terraceis apopulartourist attractionof the capital.Maliciousarguethat the mainadvantage ofthe panoramaas seen fromWarsawPalace of Cultureand Scienceis the fact thatyou can not seethe building itself.
This buildingis theheadquartersfor manycompanies,charitable organizationsand scientific institutions.ThePalacealso includes theCongress Hall,the Museum of Technology,Museum of EvolutionAcademy of Sciencesand an indoorswimming poolat the Palace ofYouth.
Startingin 1956PKiNplays the role ofradio and televisiontransmitter.