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Palace of Culture and Science

Palace of Culture and Science, is a notable high-rise building in central Warsaw, Poland. With a total height of 237 metres (778 ft) it is the tallest building in Poland, the 6th-tallest building in the European Union (including spire) and one of the tallest on the European continent.

Constructed in 1955, it houses various public and cultural institutions such as cinemas, theaters, libraries, sports clubs, university faculties and authorities of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Since 2007 it has been enlisted in the Registry of Objects of Cultural Heritage.

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  • Budowa Pałacu Kultury i Nauki 001

    Palace in 1954, during construction

  • A Kultúra és Tudomány Palotája. Fortepan 75020

    Palace in 1960

  • Pałac Kultury i Nauki - 01

    South view of the Palace

  • Pałac Kultury i Nauki i diabelski młyn

    The Palace of Culture and Science at night during Christmas market

  • Flickr - europeanpeoplesparty - EPP Congress in Warsaw (65)

    Congress Hall

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Palacio de la Cultura y la Ciencia para niños

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