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04/03/2026

If it weren't for this man, Warsaw's Old Town might look completely different. It took us a long time to get him a monument, but finally, since 2021, it's here!

16/02/2026

Did you know that there's a cat café in Warsaw? Take a look at it with us!

Tłusty Czwartek or "Fat Thursday" is probably one of the favorite holidays of Poles during the year. It's the last Thurs...
12/02/2026

Tłusty Czwartek or "Fat Thursday" is probably one of the favorite holidays of Poles during the year.

It's the last Thursday before the start of Lent so historically it was a time of overeating, overdrinking, dancing, and general merriment before the somber season of fasting and prayer that leads to Easter.

Nowadays, it’s treated more like the last minute to stuff your face with as many sweet things as you can! Every year, Poles eat an average of 2,5 pączki per person.

But what are pączki? Mistakenly called Polish "doughnuts", they're actually neither Polish nor doughnuts. Pączki actually come from Austria and southern Germany, but Poles have fallen so deeply in love with pączki that we basically consider pączki "typically Polish".

In Poland, pączki have been around since the 12th century, though, in the beginning, they weren’t sweet and weren’t very soft either. That didn’t stop them from being popular from peasants all the way up to nobility. In the 16th century, pączki became sweet by being covered in honey.

In the 18th century they became softer and lighter when they started being made from yeast dough. Nowadays, the most traditional version of the pączek has rose preserves inside, is covered in icing and has candied orange peel sprinkled on top.

And it's not just pączki that are popular for Fat Thursday! Faworki are also a tradition. These came from Lithuania and Germany and are another hit among Poles. They used to be made from the same dough that pączki were made from, but look and taste very different.

These light, crunchy, brittle pastries are simply topped with powdered sugar. The name most likely comes from the French word “faveur” which means ribbon, and that perfectly describes exactly what faworki look like!

Not all that long ago, pączki and faworki were made at home, nowadays most people prefer to buy them in their favorite pastry shop, sometimes standing in very long lines to get a box.

Remember to get yourself something sweet today and celebrate Fat Thursday with the rest of us! Smacznego!

09/02/2026

So... how do you run tours in winter? 😆

On February 4, 1746, Tadeusz Kościuszko, a hero of two nations, was born.In Poland, he was known primarily as the comman...
04/02/2026

On February 4, 1746, Tadeusz Kościuszko, a hero of two nations, was born.

In Poland, he was known primarily as the commander of the Kościuszko Uprising of 1794 against Russia.

In the United States, he created the fortifications of West Point, which – in George Washington's opinion – were the most important point in all of America, ensuring control of the Hudson River and New York City.

He gained fame during the Battle of Saratoga – the field fortifications he built contributed significantly to the first major victory of the Continental Army.

Kościuszko was known in the United States for buying slaves and then freeing them. He considered slavery to be shameful.

He was also strongly opposed to the killing of Native Americans – the indigenous inhabitants of America. He even met the Native American chief Little Turtle, who presented him with a tomahawk-like peace pipe as a sign of friendship.

Kościuszko also advocated for Jewish rights. During the 1794 Uprising, he created a cavalry regiment commanded by Berek Joselewicz, a Polish Jew.

The Polish commander also advocated for women's rights, believing—unlike his contemporaries—that they were entitled to the same rights as men.

According to his will, his heart was placed in an urn, which was brought back to Poland in 1927. Today, it is located in the chapel at the Royal Castle in Warsaw.

19 years ago, the Palace of Culture and Science was added to the list of historic monuments. Here are seven things you d...
02/02/2026

19 years ago, the Palace of Culture and Science was added to the list of historic monuments. Here are seven things you didn't know about it!

For many years, every important visitor to Warsaw was required to visit the Palace of Culture and Science. In 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin came to Poland. After going up to the 30th floor of the Palace, he leaned over the railing and said, "This is a long way from Earth."

Many world stars have performed in the Palace's Congress Hall, including Marlene Dietrich. During a concert in 1964, only one photographer was allowed to take her photos. However, the artist disliked the photos and she tore them up. Two years later, when Dietrich returned to Warsaw to perform at the Congress Hall, the photographer got revenge by throwing eggs at her.

In 1965, the Palace hosted the first Polish fashion show for Christian Dior, a Parisian fashion house. Nine models from Paris presented 131 outfits for various occasions from the 1965/66 winter collection.

It was in the Palace, on the 27th floor, that Coca-Cola's first office in Poland was located. They moved there in 1972.

In the Palace's basement there are some... cats. Decades ago, their numbers reached as high as 60. Currently, there are only around a dozen.

On the 45th floor, there is a falcon nest. The first falcon chicks hatched here in 2000. You can now watch what's happening in the nest online via a camera located in the Palace of Culture and Science.

The entire Palace of Culture and Science weighs an estimated 600,000 tons. That's the equivalent of 85,000 adult African elephants or 60,000 buses.

While in Western Europe people were murdering each other in the name of God, a significant event took place in the Polis...
28/01/2026

While in Western Europe people were murdering each other in the name of God, a significant event took place in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. A document guaranteeing freedom of religion was signed.

On January 28, 1573, the Act of the Warsaw Confederation was signed, introducing religious tolerance in the country.

Poland and Lithuania had always been countries of many cultures and religions. Within these states, followers of the Roman Rite, Orthodox Christians, Jews, and Muslim Tatars lived side by side in relative harmony. However, the Warsaw Confederation guaranteed them additional protection, including unconditional and perpetual peace among "those who differ in faith" and the prohibition of initiating wars under any circumstances under the pretext of religion. It also granted the nobility the right to impose their own religion on their subjects. Freedom of religion, under the Act of the Warsaw Confederation, was granted not only to the nobility but also to the burghers of royal cities.

Its adoption was far more significant than just religious freedom. The document of the Warsaw Confederation, whose seals were affixed by 208 people (today only about 100 are legible), was the first act of its kind in all of Europe. It influenced political life in Poland. Poland earned the nickname "a state without stakes" and "a refuge for heretics."

This document, crucial to our history, is now housed in the Central Archives of Historical Records and is a priceless memento.

In 2003, the text of the Warsaw Confederation was included in the UNESCO "Memory of the World" register.

There's one day in January that, despite the cold, warms and unites. A day when many people in Poland are inspired by th...
24/01/2026

There's one day in January that, despite the cold, warms and unites. A day when many people in Poland are inspired by the idea of helping those who need it most. The Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, an event held continuously since 1993, raising money for the purchase of medical equipment, support for hospitals, and treatment.

Through 33 so-called Grand Finales (i.e., public fundraising events), over 2 billion złoty have been raised. The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has purchased and donated over 71,500 pieces of equipment to healthcare facilities across Poland. In 2020, it was estimated that one in five pieces of equipment in hospitals came from the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.

According to public opinion polls, the foundation has for years enjoyed the highest trust among third-sector organizations, state institutions, and church institutions.
Although a large portion of the fundraising campaign has now moved online, volunteers across Poland will be spotted tomorrow with ID badges and cardboard donation boxes, where you can donate any amount and receive a red heart sticker in return. This year, the money will be raised for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in the youngest patients. The theme of this year's WOŚP grand finale is: "Healthy Bellies of Our Children."

The fundraiser will be accompanied by a concert on the grounds of the National Stadium that starts at 2:00 PM. A light show, known as "Light to Heaven," will take place promptly at 8:00 PM. You can read more about the campaign and the foundation on its official website: www.wosp.org.pl

The world's most famous teddy bear – Winnie the Pooh – has his own holiday today, January 18th. International Winnie the...
18/01/2026

The world's most famous teddy bear – Winnie the Pooh – has his own holiday today, January 18th. International Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated on the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, the author of the story about the Bear of Very Little Brain.

What connection does Winnie the Pooh have with Warsaw? He has his own street here! It may not be long, at only 149 meters, but it is located in the very center of Warsaw, near Świętokrzyska Street, right next to the entrance to the Nowy Świat University metro station.

After the street was marked out, the debate began on what to name this mini-street. Young readers of the "Express Wieczorny" newspaper voted. In 1954, they decided on Winnie the Pooh.


Although not a single building is assigned to Winnie the Pooh Street (all nearby houses are administratively assigned to Warecka Street), this charming teddy bear has become a permanent fixture in downtown Warsaw.

17/01/2026

World War II changed almost everything in Warsaw... Take a look to find out what remained the same.

14/01/2026

Did you know there's a Neon Museum in Warsaw? Just take a look!

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