Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw

Name: Academy of Fine Arts
Address: 5 Krakowskie Przedmieście, Warsaw, Poland

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Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw is a public university of visual arts and applied arts located in the Polish capital. The Academy traces its history back to the Department of Arts founded at the Warsaw University in 1812. As a separate institution it was founded in 1844 during the Partitions of Lithuania-Poland. In an upgrade in 1904 it was named the Warsaw School of Fine Arts; and in 1932 it received recognition as an Academy. At first the institute did not have its own building and classes were held in several locations around the city. Following an architectural competition a design by Alfons Gravier was chosen and construction began in 1911. The building was completed by the outbreak of the First World War. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°14'22"N, 21°0'55"E

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5 Krakowskie PrzedmieścieŚródmieścia (Śródmieście Północne)Warsaw Poland

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Academy of Fine Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brühl Palace, Saxon Palace, Presidential Palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Which popular attractions are close to Academy of Fine Arts?

Nearby attractions include Czapski Palace, Warsaw (1 min walk), Chopin Family Living Room, Warsaw (2 min walk), Holy Cross Church, Warsaw (3 min walk), Uruski Palace, Warsaw (3 min walk).

How to get to Academy of Fine Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Academy of Fine Arts:

Bus

Uniwersytet 01 • Lines: 102, 106, 111, 116, 128, 175, 178, 180, 222, 503, 518, E-2, N44 (2 min walk)
Plac Małachowskiego 02 • Lines: 107 (3 min walk)

Metro

Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet • Lines: M2 (5 min walk)
Świętokrzyska • Lines: M1, M2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Królewska 05 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (10 min walk)
Metro Świętokrzyska 06 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (11 min walk)

Train

Warszawa Powiśle (18 min walk)
Warsaw City Center (20 min walk)