Warsaw University Library Roof Garden

In the winter it is a mixture of grasses.

Warsaw university library roof garden.

When i found out that there is a garden on top of the roof i had to investigate further. Review of university of warsaw library reviewed june 7 2011 i didn t even bother to go into the library. There are symbolic themes and the planting is lush on a 300mm layer of soil. 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.

The area is 1 hectare and it has beautiful views of the river vistula and the city of warsaw. There is a pleasant garden which can be accessed freely to the north side of the library. From the top you will have a wonderful view of warsaw including the vistula river and the palace of culture and science. One of the largest roof gardens in europe the library garden is a perfect place for rest.

It offers exceptional views to the vistula river fragments of the natural declivity and the buildings situated downhill. 22 55 25 659 front office. The garden on the roof of the university of warsaw library is one of the largest and most beautiful roof gardens in europe. 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. The warsaw university library roof garden was designed by the landscape architect irena bajerska and opened in 2002. The roof garden of the library of the university of warsaw is an experimental project. It is freely accessible not only to the academia but also to the public.

22 55 25 178 information desk fax. The garden is designed to be in perfect harmony with the ultra modern library building. The garden designed by landscape architect irena bajerska has an area of one hectare and is one of the largest roof gardens in europe. About roof garden of the warsaw university library the garden is located on the roof of a new building of the university of warsaw library powiśle and is one of the largest roof gardens in europe.

It is the first and largest roof garden established in poland of its kind. University of warsaw library dobra 56 66 00 312 warszawa tel. It is used by the organizers of concerts and happenings summer cinema and urban games. Winter garden the university library is a great looking copper clad building close to the copernicus science centre between the vistula and the royal palace.

It is a very popular resting place for students residents of warsaw and tourists.