Polish Independence Day The 11th of November is one of the most significant national holidays in Poland. This date symbolizes the day in which Poland regained its sovereignty after 123 years of partition (Poland didn’t exist for 123 years). At OddUrbanThings we strive to make your life in Warsaw easier and more exciting. Sign up …
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All Saints’ Day – where to go when everything’s closed November 1st is “All Saints’ Day” in Poland. On this day, hundreds of thousands of people will visit cemeteries to lay a candle on the graves of deceased family members. The cemeteries on this day are enchanting. If you’ve never experienced it, make sure you go visit …
Karta Pobytu: 5 Tips for Getting Your Temporary Residence Permit in Warsaw If you’re a non-EU citizen coming to Poland with the intent to stay for a while, your first step is most likely to apply for a temporary residence permit (karta pobytu). This can be intimidating and confusing, but not impossible. The process to …
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The Cheapest Prepaid sim card in Poland In this post, I will show you how to get the cheapest mobile plan you can get in Poland – spending just 10 PLN a month. Big promise perhaps, but in the past 8 months, I spent even less, just 50 PLN! I’d like to add that I …
How will the Vistula’s Boulevard look like in 2020? See the Pictures. The Vistula’s riverside will change drastically in 2020. The design of the third section of the boulevard has been announced a few days ago. The winner of the competition is a polish company: WXCA studio. At OddUrbanThings we strive to make your life …
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Pedestrian/bicycle bridge to be built in 2019. We know the design! The design of the bridge was the result of an international competition, ultimately won by Schuessler-Plan. The bridge was designed to be a quiet and elegant architectural gem, with a form that “fits into the landscape, as if it was always there”. The construction …
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Driving in Poland – general rules, tips, and advice, about driving in Poland. Driving in Poland is as pleasurable as driving in your home country, as long as you know the regulation. Here is an overview of everything you need to know to drive in Poland with a light heart. But first of all, do …
5 Curiosities About the Logo of Warsaw It is literally impossible not to see this logo. It is on every bus, tram, and billboard in Warsaw. Have you ever given it a second look? What’s the story behind it? Here are 5 things you may not know about the promotional logo and sponsor of the …
English Bookstores in Warsaw and other book related tips Which are the best bookstores in Warsaw for English speakers? Unfortunately, there aren’t that many bookstores in Warsaw and the choice of books in English is rather limited. However, we managed to find quite a few that offer fiction, nonfiction, design, architecture, photography and other kinds …
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A few facts about Trump’s visit to Warsaw Organizing such event is a very complicated task. Below we provide only a general overview of the changes in traffic. For detailed info, go here. At OddUrbanThings we strive to make your life in Warsaw easier and more exciting. 1) closed to pedestrians: Castle Square (Pl. …
12 Quirky Present Ideas for People who Love Warsaw As you may have noticed already, at OddUrbanThings we are obsessed with Warsaw. But we are also in love with well-crafted objects, interesting books, and timeless graphic design. In this article, we put together all of that: posters, books, design accessories and jewelry. All Warsaw-related. We …
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How to rent an apartment in Warsaw (and avoid scams) If the thought of finding an apartment in Warsaw makes you nauseous, you are not alone. House hunting in Warsaw can be daunting, tiring and time-consuming. Even locals, who know the language and have a better knowledge of the market, often face many difficulties. So …
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