Warsaw University Library - Rooftop Gardens

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Warsaw University Library - Rooftop Gardens

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Warsaw University Library - Rooftop Gardens Reviews

Chokk Chokk
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The University Library Aug 09, 2009
The University Library was a brilliant experience. Situated close to the canal behind both the Cultural Palace and the Royal Castle, it provided with a great view. It is a green building in all meanings. The steel construction which has cathedral-like proportions is painted green but the green does not stop there; there is also a botanical garden located on the roof.

The facade represents a series of open books, and it is really worthwhile visiting. Much of the exterior is also covered with glass which gives it an open atmosphere. The basement contains bowling alleys and all kind different activities; there are also several bars.

What I found the most striking about the building was the roof garden. It was possible to walk along steel bridges over the glass roof and cobble stone paths between the different green arrangements.
debilyn says:
I would like to see this most interesting library!
Posted on: Sep 17, 2009
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boxinbcn boxinbcn
67 reviews
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Sep 16, 2007
The Warsaw University's library has a fantastic rooftop garden with views of the Vistula River and over 10.000 square meters of beautiful plants, lawns, ponds and even a waterfall.

These gardens were opened to the public on June 12th, 2002 are a great place to see some nice views of the river and are a quiet spot, perfect for reading or relaxing outdoors when the weather is nice. It is close to the city center (about a 15 minute walk from Old Town).

The garden is made up of two sections: an upper garden on the roof of the library building and lower garden below. They are connected by a stream, cascading waterfalls, ramps and stairways.

In the lower garden there are granite sculptures by renowned Polish artist, Ryszard Stryjecki. His series "Szkic sytuacyjny" ("Situational Sketch") refers to cosmological motifs, that being the branch of astronomy that deals with the general structure and evolution of the universe.

The upper garden consists of plants in a 30 cm deep layer of soil on the Library roof. It is divided into four parts which are differentiated by the shapes and colors of the plants. On the north end, the golden garden includes yellow and orange flowering shrubs. The east part is the silver garden and has white flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and trees including a silver "Swiss" willow which is a really spectactular tree. The south part of the garden is the "purple garden" and west section is known as the green garden with ornamental grasses and shrubs.

Aside from these four major sections of the rooftop garden, there is an entrance garden on the ramp which connects lower and upper gardens. All areas of the garden are interconnected with paths, bridges, and pergolas.

As I said before, from the bridges and the view terrace on the roof you will see a panorama of Warsaw and the Vistula river. You can also look into the Library through both the special windows and the glass roof.

If you're in Warsaw sometime, I recommend seeing these gardens and the library building itself.
Warsaw University Library Building
Warsaw University Library Gardens
Warsaw University Library Gardens
Chokk says:
I really liked this building
Posted on: Aug 12, 2009
boxinbcn says:
I hadn't seen your comment before, Kamja... I really do like the BUW building a lot! Also the supreme court building which I think was also designed by the same architect. This is definitely a great place to go and relax!
Posted on: Dec 17, 2008
kamja says:
And do you like this BUW building? I like it very much it's better that the old library. And these gardens are really fantastic place to go and relax, with this little pond etc.
Posted on: Nov 02, 2007

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Sep 17, 2007
A good friend told me that I should definitely check out Warsaw Univeristy's library, so off we went, another walk around Warsaw and another chance to discover the amazing things Warsaw offers its inhabitants and visitors!  The University library used to be located… Warsaw University's Library and Rooftop Gardens

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