Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Warsaw

Warsaw is so interesting and deserving of a tourist's time. Poland's history is so dark with their neighbors of Germany and Russia, but they epitomize resilience.
Here is the picture I took in front of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw:

Below is Holy Cross Church where the heart of Fredric Chopin is interred in one of its pillars:

Below is a better picture of the statue in front of the church. The words "Sursum Corsa" on the statue translate to "We lift our hearts":

Warsaw celebrates the city's native sons Nicholas Copernicus and Frederic Chopin: 

Touring various palaces, information given can be overwhelming. The Royal Palace below is a testament to Polish strength and no exception. After the first palace was destroyed in World War II, they took it upon themselves to rebuild this one:


Like many European cities, Warsaw has a vibrant "Old Town". These ramparts we're just a different construction to the "Old Town" that I haven't seen in other cities:

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