Warsaw Palace of Science and Culture is a typical Soviet/Socialist building. It is rectangular, large and practical. Besides that, this Palace of Culture is a “gift” (or was levied, I am not sure), and the Soviet Union (or Stalin) gave to Poland. It is home to some skyscrapers of the time, the whole building is very novel and beautiful. The best part of this cultural palace is its observation deck (for me the best in Warsaw), located on the 30th floor. Really, you can see the most important places in Warsaw (old town, new town, river, sports center, etc.) and the skyscrapers around the Cultural Palace. Be sure to go there when you go to Warsaw!! There are souvenir shops and restaurants on the first floor.