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Skyscrapers & Viewpoints

Warsaw has plainly stated its ambition to have more skyscrapers than any other city in Europe. The city currently has 25 buildings of over 100m, with another 10 approved for construction, and enough pending approval to potentially bring the total up to 65 in the coming years. Beloved by locals and symbolic of the city’s aspiration to be the most modern capital in Europe, here are some of the most notable towers in town.

Varso: Nearly complete, this is the tallest building in the EU at 310m (though the last 80m is a spire).QE-8.

Palace of Culture & Science: Buy a ticket, then head up to the 30th floor of Warsaw’s oldest and 2nd tallest skyscraper (237m) for panoramic views from the open-air terrace. More on p.25.QE-9.

Warsaw UNIT: Warsaw’s 5th tallest tower (202m) was completed in 2021. In July the Skybar and Warsaw Skyfall - a glass box that suddenly pitches visitors forward 15° - will open on the 46th floor.QC-8.

Złota 44: Designed by Daniel Libeskind, this luxury residential tower is one of Wawa’s most beautiful and distinctive skyscrapers, as well as its 7th tallest (192m).QE-8.

Centrum LIM/The Marriott: The Marriott’s Panorama Sky Bar - on the 40th floor of this veteran skyscraper (completed 1989) - offers pricey drinks, but priceless views.QE-9.

Atlas Tower: 119m tall and completed way back in 1999, the locals think this one looks like a porta-loo, but the 27th floor features one of the best luxury roof clubs in the world, Level 27 (see p.97).QE-9.

The HUB Warsaw: Completed in 2020, this complex consists of two 130m buildings and an 86m building. For great views head to Nova Wola (p.82) and the 21st floor Crowne Plaza Roof BarQC-8.