The Varso Tower and its spire above the centre of Warsaw

5 of the best · Warsaw, Poland

New Openings and Projects in Warsaw

The Varso Tower and Highline Warsaw, the new Museum of Modern Art, the Polish History Museum in the Citadel, the Warsaw Rising Museum expansion and Koneser. We give status, not prices.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Warsaw.

  1. Open

    Varso Tower and Highline Warsaw

    Śródmieście·Development

    The tallest building in the European Union, with the EU’s highest observation deck.

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  2. Open

    Museum of Modern Art, Plac Defilad

    Śródmieście·Development

    The new home of the Museum of Modern Art, designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners.

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  1. Open

    Koneser

    Praga·Development

    A former vodka distillery in Praga, reborn as a quarter of shops, offices, flats, restaurants and a museum.

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  2. Open

    Museum of Modern Art, Plac Defilad

    Śródmieście·Development

    The new home of the Museum of Modern Art, designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners.

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  3. Partly open

    Polish History Museum, Warsaw Citadel

    Żoliborz·Development

    Temporary exhibitions now; the permanent exhibition opens in 2027.

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  4. Open

    Varso Tower and Highline Warsaw

    Śródmieście·Development

    The tallest building in the European Union, with the EU’s highest observation deck.

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  5. Preparatory works

    Warsaw Rising Museum expansion

    Wola·Development

    Preparatory works have begun on the museum’s expansion.

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