Warsaw Images

A finale of images that I found interesting whilst visiting Warsaw. Firstly, the city skyscape looking our from my hotel room, a detail of a fish ornament attached to the side of a building in the Old Town, a daschund enjoying a summer day in the park and an image of the 'wall' surrounding the Old Town. Hopefully, you will gain some insight into the city that is Warsaw. Enjoy!

Chopin Memorial

All that I can say is that this memorial definitely defines the love that the Polish have for Chopin. The monument is situated in a large park area, surrounded by red roses and a heart shaped lake. Just beautiful.

Wilanow Palace

Wilanow Palace was the summer residence of King Jan III. Historically speaking he is known for ending the Turkish threat to Central Europe by defeating them in 1683 in Vienna. The trip to the palace was the perfect way to spend a hot summer afternoon in Warsaw. The marble interior and stone exterior created a refuge from the heat. The palace has been 'renovated' over the years, depending on each owners preference. There was splendid architectural designs implemented within the palace, and of course you will notice it's similarity to Versaille, hence it's nickname the 'Mini Versaille'.

War Memorial - Warsaw

The Monument to the Warsaw Rising remembers the Polish revolt against German rule in 1944. The bronzed figures represents a cross section of society, from priests to soldiers. The over-sized figures are lunging forwards, all with an expression of weariness and determination. In the background are vertical columns, giving strength and sustenance to the figures and the symbolising of this event as a progression from their past.

Old Town - Warsaw

Warsaw (vah-shah-vah) Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage Site. The majority of buildings were destroyed during the Nazi occupation, and therefore what you see are reconstructions of the original Old Town buildings. As you can see the buildings are highly decorative in both their colour and sculptural additions. The main square is full of restaurants and cafes, amber jewellers and tourist shops. The day we visited was extremely hot, so we mainly walked the Old Town - taking refuge in the shadows of the buildings, taking 'time-out' for an ice cream, all whilst aiming to see as much as possible. It is remarkable that this city and more specifically the Old Town is physically no more than fifty years old. However, their rich culture and history has enabled the people to maintain their uniqueness in what has been a tumultuous past.

Warsaw - Jewish Ghetto

It is difficult to capture the essence of a city that has been destroyed by war and marked by the atrocities during the time of Nazi occupation. The image you see is the Warsaw Ghetto Monument, which remembers the victims of the Nazis' during the war. The area surrounding this memorial was inhabited by Jewish Poles during World War II, and was known as the Jewish Ghetto. In April 1943 the Nazis destroyed this area. Today it has been totally rebuilt as a residential area.