University Of Warsaw Library Roof Garden

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University of warsaw library roof garden.

One of the largest roof gardens in europe the library garden is a perfect place for rest. The old library while a normal building from outside was one giant metal construction inside. University gardens and architecture gardens on the library roof the distinct new building includes a botanical garden located on the roof. University of warsaw library the rooftop gardens are huge.

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. The garden designed by landscape architect irena bajerska has an area of one hectare and is one of the largest roof gardens in europe. The area is 1 hectare and it has beautiful views of the river vistula and the city of warsaw.

There are symbolic themes and the planting is lush on a 300mm layer of soil. I didn t understand much of the sign but humans were walking into the lower levels of the gardens so i followed. The warsaw university library roof garden was designed by the landscape architect irena bajerska and opened in 2002. University of warsaw library dobra 56 66 00 312 warszawa tel.

Warsaw university library roof garden. 22 55 25 659 front office. It is the first and largest roof garden established in poland of its kind. 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.

University of warsaw library warsaw the roof garden is one of warsaw s must see place. It is used by the organizers of concerts and happenings summer cinema and urban games. On top of the library there s a garden with a nice view. The roof garden of the library of the university of warsaw is an experimental project.

It offers exceptional views to the vistula river fragments of the natural declivity and the buildings situated downhill. The entrance is hidden by a dark pink violet construction. 22 55 25 178 information desk fax. Visitors may also look into the library through both the special windows and glass roof.

It survived the war and was one of 2 such buildings in europe. There were a few steps up to the lower garden so it took a while for me with my short legs. Some people like it a lot i don t personally but it s ok. The garden is designed to be in perfect harmony with the ultra modern library building.

University of warsaw library.