PAST, Warsaw

#239 among attractions in Warsaw

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PAST, also known as PASTa, was a Polish telephone operator in the period between World War I and World War II. It is notable for its main headquarters in Warsaw, which at the time of its construction was the first and tallest skyscraper in the Russian Empire and the tallest building of Warsaw. The fight for the building during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 also added to the legend of the place. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°14'10"N, 21°0'23"E

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Śródmieścia (Śródmieście Północne)Warsaw Poland

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PAST – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Culture and Science, Zachęta, Świętokrzyski Park, National Museum of Ethnography.

~1610 ftS
1950s Soviet landmark for arts and culture
Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw
8 min walk • The Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland, stands as a striking example of socialist realist architecture and a prominent feature of the city's skyline. This monumental building, soaring to a height of 237 meters, is not only a tower but also a complex...
~1630 ftNE
Museum of global contemporary art
Zachęta, Warsaw
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, the Zachęta National Gallery of Art stands as a pivotal institution in the Polish art scene. Established in 1860, Zachęta is one of the oldest and most prestigious art galleries in the country, dedicated to the promotion of...
~840 ftS
Park
Świętokrzyski Park, Warsaw
5 min walk • Świętokrzyski Park is an urban park in Warsaw, Poland, created in the 1950s near the Palace of Culture and Science. Janusz Korczak Monument in Warsaw is located there.
~1490 ftNE
Folk culture museum with a kids' area
National Museum of Ethnography, Warsaw
8 min walk • The National Museum of Ethnography is a museum of ethnography in Warsaw, Poland. It was established in 1888.
~1750 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw
9 min walk • The Congress Hall is a 2,880-seat theatre at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland. It was opened in 1955 as the location of Polish United Workers' Party congresses.
~1180 ftW
Restored prewar religious site
Nożyk Synagogue, Warsaw
6 min walk • The Nożyk Synagogue is the only surviving prewar Jewish house of prayer in Warsaw, Poland. It was built in 1898-1902 and was restored after World War II. It is still operational and currently houses the Warsaw Jewish Commune, as well as other Jewish organizations.
~580 ftW
Square
Grzybowski Square, Warsaw
3 min walk • Grzybowski Square is a triangular square in the Śródmieście district of Warsaw, Poland, between Twarda, Bagno, Grzybowska and Królewska streets.
~1470 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Square
Parade Square, Warsaw
8 min walk • Parade Square is a square in downtown Warsaw. Located between ulica Świętokrzyska in the north, Aleje Jerozolimskie in the south, ulica Marszałkowska in the east and the monumental Palace of Culture and Science to the west, it is one of Warsaw's central squares.
~1460 ftNE
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Warsaw
8 min walk • The Holy Trinity Church, also known as Zug's Protestant Church, is a Lutheran church in central Warsaw, Poland, and one of two Augsburg Evangelical temples in the city.
~1220 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
National Philharmonic in Warsaw, Warsaw
6 min walk • The National Philharmonic in Warsaw is a Polish cultural institution, located at 5 Jasna Street in Warsaw. The building was built between 1900 and 1901, under the direction of Karol Kozłowski, to be reconstructed in 1955 by Eugeniusz Szparkowski.
~740 ftSW
Church
All Saints Church, Warsaw
4 min walk • All Saints Church is a Roman Catholic church located at 3/5 Grzybowski Square in Warsaw, the seat of the parish of All Saints in Warsaw.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to PAST?

Nearby attractions include Zielna Street, Warsaw (2 min walk), Świętokrzyska Street, Warsaw (2 min walk), Próżna Street, Warsaw (2 min walk), Janasz Palace, Warsaw (3 min walk).

How to get to PAST by public transport?

The nearest stations to PAST:

Bus

Metro Świętokrzyska 01 • Lines: 171, 520, N42 (2 min walk)
Metro Świętokrzyska 04 • Lines: 178, N11, N14, N16, N41, N44, N61, N64 (3 min walk)

Tram

Metro Świętokrzyska 05 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (3 min walk)
Królewska 06 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (5 min walk)

Metro

Świętokrzyska • Lines: M1, M2 (3 min walk)
Centrum • Lines: M1 (10 min walk)

Train

Warsaw City Center (12 min walk)
Warsaw Central (14 min walk)