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Poland's library inside a subway station

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Mathias Kubitza
November 21, 2025Advertisement
In Warsaw, an analog counter-movement to the smartphone trend is emerging: the “Metroteka” in a subway station invites visitors to read real books. While people in Poland spend more than three hours a day on their phones — half an hour more than in Germany — the stylish library offers calm and deceleration. Hydroponic plants bring life to the concrete space. Still a hidden gem, but a place that challenges digital habits.