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Metroteka: Warsaw’s New Cultural Hotspot with 16,000 Books

10/8/2025

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Metroteka, Warsaw's new underground library, opened in September and offers over 16,000 books, fresh coffee, and a vertical garden.
The 150-square-meter space offers a calm area for commuters amid the city’s bustle.
Inspired by libraries in Prague, New York, and Madrid, it aims to offer a unique experience.
Since opening, it has become a cultural hotspot in the capital.

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Story summary

Metroteka, Warsaw's new underground library, opened in September and offers over 16,000 books, fresh coffee, and a vertical garden.
The 150-square-meter space offers a calm area for commuters amid the city’s bustle.
Inspired by libraries in Prague, New York, and Madrid, it aims to offer a unique experience.
Since opening, it has become a cultural hotspot in the capital.