The Warsaw Ghetto was the largest Jewish ghetto created by the Nazis during the Second World War. It was established …
The Wawelberg Colony: the Oldest Workers Settlement in Warsaw
The Kolonia Wawelberga was funded by the Hipolit and Ludwika Society for Affordable Apartments and completed in 1898. Hipolit Wawelberg …
Early 1900s House – a Silent Witness to History
This house gives us an idea of how Warsaw’s city center looked before being demolished during the Second World War …
Polish Soldier From Africa
August Agboola Brawne was a jazz musician born in Nigeria who settled in Poland in the 1920s. His marriage to …
The Grand Theater and National Opera
The Grand Theater is one of the most remarkable buildings in Warsaw. It was designed by Italian architect Antonio Corazzi, …
Roma Theater – a Building With a Dark Past
The building below was the seat of the Roma Catholic Action, but nowadays is mostly known for the Roma musical …
Relax in the Gardens of the Royal Castle
The final effect of the restoration of the Lower Garden at the Royal Castle is absolutely stunning! This is the …
The “What we were unable to shout out to the world” exhibition at the Jewish Historical Institute
The Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw has opened its permanent exhibition to the public. “What we were unable to shout …
Muranów: Explore a Neighborhood Built on the Ruins of the Ghetto
Muranów is a special area in Warsaw`s history located adjacent the Wola and Śródmieście districts. Most of it was incorporated …
Presidential Palace – One of the Greatest Palaces in the Polish Capital
The palace’s construction began in 1643 by Polish aristocrat Stanisław Koniecpolski. It was designed by Constantino Tencalla, the royal architect …