palace of culture and science - warsaw - poland

landmark tower building facade architecture cathedral spire skyscraper metropolis church downtown steeple city basilica plaza warsaw palace culture science poland polish kultury nauki notable highrise central total height 237 metres second tallest sixth european union one continent completion 1955 eighth world retaining position clock installation mechanism docomo yoyogi tokyo japan designed sovietrussian architect lev rudnev sisters style houses public cultural institutions theatres cinemas libraries university faculties authorities academy sciences warszawa polska iconic famous boulding cityscape