Praga District & Koneser Centre
Praga / Centrum Praskie Koneser
An old district on the Vistula's east bank that survived the war. The Koneser complex, a former brick vodka distillery, houses the Polish Vodka Museum.
Praga lies on the east bank of the Vistula. It suffered relatively little damage in the Second World War and retains many prewar apartment buildings and courtyards with shrines. Once known for its high crime rate, it is now a hub for artists and young people. Ząbkowska Street is its main thoroughfare, lined with bars, galleries and cafés. The 19th-century Koneser brick vodka distillery has been converted into a commercial cultural complex. Inside, the Polish Vodka Museum uses interactive displays to tell the story of vodka and how it is made. You can taste vodka at the end of the visit (a few dozen zł; booking required for time slots). Nearby is the Orthodox Church of St. Mary Magdalene.
Opening hours
Neighborhood open all day; museum approx. 10:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- National Stadium (PGE Narodowy)
- Vistula Boulevards
- Copernicus Science Centre
- Warsaw Zoo
- University of Warsaw Library Roof Garden
- Fryderyk Chopin Museum
- National Museum in Warsaw
- Royal Castle & Castle Square