Opened to the public on July 21, 1955, the controversial landmark in the heart of the Polish capital is one of the tallest buildings in the European Union.
Both loved and hated passionately, it houses a number of public and cultural institutions, including cinemas, theatres, libraries, conference halls and sports and research facilities.
Originally named after dictator Josef Stalin, the monumental edifice was a gift from the Soviet Union to Poland after a Moscow-backed communist regime was installed in the country following World War II.
Since 2007, the 237-metre building, designed by Soviet architect Lev Rudnev, has been listed as a cultural heritage site.
The high-rise is also a major tourist attraction, with a viewing terrace on top.
For more details, go to the pkin.pl website.
Also, check out the official Facebook page of the Palace of Culture and Science for a list of birthday events: facebook.com/palac.kultury.i.nauki
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Source: pkin.pl, Polish Radio
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