Warsaw Library Roof Garden

The warsaw university library roof garden was designed by the landscape architect irena bajerska and opened in 2002.

Warsaw library roof garden.

Review of university of warsaw library reviewed june 7 2011 i didn t even bother to go into the library. From the top you will have a wonderful view of warsaw including the vistula river and the palace of culture and science the library garden has two parts. About roof garden of the warsaw university library. One of the largest roof gardens in europe the library garden is a perfect place for rest.

I didn t understand much of the sign but humans were walking into the lower levels of the gardens so i followed. The garden on the roof of the university of warsaw library is one of the largest and most beautiful roof gardens in europe. The garden is designed to be in perfect harmony with the ultra modern library building. There were a few steps up to the lower garden so it took a while for me with my short legs.

Gardens on the library roof the distinct new building includes a botanical garden located on the roof. In the lower garden you find a fish pond and a small stream while the upper garden is arranged by the colours of the plants. It offers exceptional views to the vistula river fragments of the natural declivity and the buildings situated downhill. It is used by the organizers of concerts and happenings summer cinema and urban games.

The main attraction must be the huge rooftop gardens which offer a nice view of the city and vistula river. The roof garden is one of warsaw s must see place. The roof garden of the library of the university of warsaw is an experimental project. The garden on the roof of the university of warsaw library is one of the largest and most beautiful roof gardens in europe.

There are symbolic themes and the planting is lush on a 300mm layer of soil. The area is 1 hectare and it has beautiful views of the river vistula and the city of warsaw. It is the first and largest roof garden established in poland of its kind. The university of warsaw library.

The upper garden on the roof and the. Visitors may also look into the library through both the special windows and glass roof. Besides the roof area the garden also consists of a lower lying part next to the library. When i found out that there is a garden on top of the roof i had to investigate further.

From the bridges and the view terrace on the roof one may see a panorama of warsaw and the vistula river. It is a very popular resting place for students residents of warsaw and tourists.