Warsaw from above

As I am writing this, I’m currently sitting at a window some hundred meters above the streets of Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

The location is the five-star hotel InterContinental Warsaw, which offers a good view of the city. Even though it’s only the 55th tallest building in Europe, it’s the tallest hotel in Poland and the third tallest in Europe.

Palac Kultury as seen from my room.

Visible from most parts of the city, The Palac Kultury is the tallest building in Poland and one of the most controversial since many consider it to be a symbol of Soviet domination.

Inside the Palac Kultury.

At the 44th floor we found the highest indoor pool in Europe with large windows and a spectacular view. It’s not the pool of Park Hyatt in Tokyo, but it will suffice.

The pool at 44th floor had a great view.