Warszawa, Poland

The highight of today's foot-pounding through Warsaw was the roof garden of the Warsaw University Library. A scene out of Jules Verne, with domed skylights and air vents sticking out among the bushes and shrubs, all glass and verdigris. We happened acrossit quite by accident whilst walking along the river. It didn't appear in any of the guides we read. Looking at the photos you'd hardly believe we were walking over the heads of the students below. If you're in the city do make time to see it but don't put it on Trip Advisor or you'll wreck it.Read more