Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

Name: Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw
Address: Warsaw, Poland

#313 among attractions in Warsaw

Vernacular architecture, Museum, Archaeological museum

Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw

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The Professor Kazimierz Michałowski Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw is a permanent gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw, presenting Nubian early Christian art. The Gallery features a unique collection of wall paintings and architectural elements from the Faras Cathedral, discovered by an archeological expedition led by Professor Kazimierz Michałowski. ()

Local name: Galeria Faras im. Profesora Kazimierza Michałowskiego w Muzeum Narodowym w Warszawie Established: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 52°13'54"N, 21°1'29"E

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Śródmieścia (Śródmieście Południowe)Warsaw Poland

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Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nowy Świat Street, National Museum, Polish Army Museum, Frederic Chopin Museum.

~1320 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
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~320 ftNE
Military museum with tanks and planes
Polish Army Museum, Warsaw
2 min walk • The Polish Army Museum, situated in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, stands as a testament to the nation's military heritage. This prestigious institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Poland's military history, from medieval times to the present day.
~1790 ftN
Rebuilt mansion with a museum on Chopin
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~1750 ftN
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~1080 ftSW
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Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues
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~1320 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
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Palace
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw?

Nearby attractions include National Museum, Warsaw (1 min walk), Polish Army Museum, Warsaw (2 min walk), Smolna Street, Warsaw (3 min walk), Warsaw Stock Exchange, Warsaw (3 min walk).

How to get to Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw by public transport?

The nearest stations to Faras Gallery at the National Museum in Warsaw:

Bus

Muzeum Narodowe 01 • Lines: 111, 117, 158, 507, 521, N22, N24, N72 (2 min walk)
PKP Powiśle 02 • Lines: 111, 117, 158, N22, N24, N72 (3 min walk)

Tram

Muzeum Narodowe 06 • Lines: 22, 24, 25, 7, 9 (4 min walk)
Krucza 05 • Lines: 22, 24, 25, 7, 9 (10 min walk)

Train

Warszawa Powiśle (6 min walk)
Warsaw City Center (19 min walk)

Metro

Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet • Lines: M2 (13 min walk)
Centrum • Lines: M1 (16 min walk)