Built in 1666 and destroyed in 1944 by the Nazis, the Pałac Saski (Saxon Palace) was the residence of the Morsztyn family and royal dynasties and even Chopin. The remains of the Palace is now the tomb of the unknown soldier. Continue reading Pałac Saski – The government is still working on the reconstruction of the building.
After 63 days, on October 2nd, 1944 the Warsaw Uprising last fighters of the AK (Underground Army) surrendered. The consequences were horrible, the Nazis started to burn, dynamite every building in the city. Hitler gave the order to “Reduce Warsaw into ashes”. Continue reading Warsaw Uprising 76th Anniversary – October 2nd, 1944, the end…
From August 5th to 8th, 40 000 to 50 000 civilians and insurgents were killed in the Wola district of Warsaw by the Wehrmacht during the Warsaw Uprising. Other massacres took place at the same… Continue reading Warsaw Uprising 76th Anniversary – August 5th to 7th – The Wola massacre – 40 to 50 000 people were killed.
Tomorrow is an important day for Varsovians. At 17h, the 76th Anniversary of the Godzina W “‘W’ Hour” will be celebrated… Continue reading Warsaw Uprising 76th Anniversary – At 17h, today, the capital will stop 1 minute to remember the heroes.
This Saturday, August 1st, is an important day for Varsovians. At 17h, the 76th Anniversary of the Godzina W “‘W’ Hour” will be celebrated… Continue reading Warsaw Uprising 76th Anniversary – 17h, Saturday, the capital will stop 1 minute to remember the heroes.
Beautiful Warszawa 