Warsaw
The story of Warsaw can be divided in two: before August 1, 1944, and after. 2004 marked the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a battle which has come to define the spirit of the city and its people. Brutalized and butchered it was effectively wiped from the map – blown to smithereens by the Nazis. The city has gone to pains to rebuild itself, but even so, the reminders are visible – from the execution memorials on every street corner, to the 50’s tenements slowly sinking into the rubble they were built on.
True, Warsaw is an acquired taste, and the first impressions probably won’t appeal – stepping off the train or airport bus at Warszawa Centralna train station and staring at the drab blocks lining Al Jerozolimskie may tempt you to hop straight back on. But the vibe and drive of Poland’s greatest city is infectious, and if you give it a little of your time, you’ll be richly rewarded.
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Facts&Figures about Warsaw Voivodeship : Mazovian Established : 14th century City rights : turn of the 13th century Area Code : 022 Time zone : GMT/UTC + 1 ATMs : Widespread Population : 1 706 724 Website : www.um.warszawa.pl Underground : Yes Famous for : Starówka ( The Old Town ), Royal Castle, The Palace of Culture and Science, Fryderyk Chopin ( Żelazowa Wola ) and Maria Skłodowska-Curie, the International Contemporary Music Festival Warsaw Autumn, the Jazz Jamboree, Warsaw Summer Jazz Days. |
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