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Stare Miasto

This is the oldest historic district of the city and one of Warsaw's most prominent tourist attractions. It was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Warsaw's Old Town was established in the 13th century. During the Invasion of Poland (1939), much of the district was badly damaged by the German Luftwaffe and immediately after the Warsaw Uprising (August-October 1944) what had been left standing was systematically blown up by the German Army.After World War II, the Old Town was meticulously rebuilt. As many of the original bricks were reused as possible.
Living in Warsaw

February 20th 2008
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Polish Flag Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more
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