The former Warsaw Ghetto area is now protected on the ground and underground!
The former Ghetto area is now protected on the ground and underground! Continue reading The former Warsaw Ghetto area is now protected on the ground and underground!
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Professor Julian Eugeniusz Kulski – ‘Goliat’ major protagonist of the Warsaw insurrection died yesterday at the age of 92.
Professor Julian Eugeniusz Kulski, “hero of the Warsaw Uprising, architect of the World Bank, academic lecturer and unquestionable authority of several generations of Poles, passed away yesterday” at the age of 92 years old, announced his foundation on Twitter. Continue reading Professor Julian Eugeniusz Kulski – ‘Goliat’ major protagonist of the Warsaw insurrection died yesterday at the age of 92.
National Day of Remembrance of Poles Rescuing Jews under German Occupation
Today is the National Day of Remembrance of Poles Rescuing Jews under German Occupation. 6,992 Poles of Poland have been named Righteous Among the Nations. Among them… Continue reading National Day of Remembrance of Poles Rescuing Jews under German Occupation
Hanna Stadnik, heroine of the Warsaw Uprising passed away on the first day of December.
Hanna Stadnik, one of the Warsaw Uprising heroes passed away yesterday, December 1st at the age of 91 years old. During the uprising she was a liaison officer and nurse from the “Baszta” regiment. Continue reading Hanna Stadnik, heroine of the Warsaw Uprising passed away on the first day of December.
OTD – 80 years ago the Warsaw Ghetto’s wall was closed.
On October 12th, 1940 after Lublin and Łódź, was decided the creation of the Warsaw Ghetto, and fills with cynicism, the day of the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur. The Germans announced to the Jews of the city that they will have until the end of the month to “move” into the new Jewish district where nobody really knows the boundaries yet, 1 month later, on November 16th, the wall was closed. Continue reading OTD – 80 years ago the Warsaw Ghetto’s wall was closed.
OTD – 80 years ago was established the creation of the Warsaw Ghetto.
On October 12th, 1940 after Lublin and Łódź, was decided the creation of the Warsaw Ghetto the day of the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur. The Germans announce to the Jews of the city that they will have until the end of the month to “move” into the new Jewish district where nobody really knows the boundaries yet. Continue reading OTD – 80 years ago was established the creation of the Warsaw Ghetto.
Maria Kwaśniewska the Polish 1936 Berlin Olympics Medalist was born on this day 107 years ago – she refused to give the nazi salute and helped Polish and Jewish people during WWII.
Maria Kwaśniewska was born on August 15th, 1913 in Łódź. Javelin throw athlete she won the bronze medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. During the medal ceremony the protocol obliged to give the nazi’s salute. Despite the fact the Polish diplomats tried to persuade her to respect the protocol, in total contradiction with her ethics, she refused… Continue reading Maria Kwaśniewska the Polish 1936 Berlin Olympics Medalist was born on this day 107 years ago – she refused to give the nazi salute and helped Polish and Jewish people during WWII.
Today, Warsaw celebrated the 76th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.
Like every year, Varsovians gathered in several parts of the capital to celebrate the heroes of the uprising. The two main points are the Rondo Dmowskiego next to the Palace of Culture and Science and the Rotunda and the Vistula. On the Rondo Dmowskiego thousands of people and a group of bikers gathered with flags and red flares. At 17h… Continue reading Today, Warsaw celebrated the 76th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.
During the coronavirus confinement, you can stay in touch with culture without leaving home.
During the coronavirus confinement, you can stay in touch with culture without leaving home. A selection of Museum you can see the collections or visit virtually… Continue reading During the coronavirus confinement, you can stay in touch with culture without leaving home.
Beautiful Warszawa 