It was a miserable place after the fall of the Warsaw Uprising early in October 1944. Heavy fighting in the area of the Old Town contributed much to its destruction. The total decline came after the Nazists had destroyed it to the total degree of 90%. When Warsaw was liberated by the Red Army in January 1945, there was not a soul living there and the Old City, a place of its historical meaning, was literally a ghost town. It was decided to be recreated based on old drawings, sketches and pre-war photography. The effort took years to bring the place to its final shape and functionality.
The Royal Castle totally restored from ruins in the 1970’s, Warsaw, Poland.
Decorated door of the Sanctuary of Jesuit Brothers, Warsaw, Poland.
Outdoor gallery and its owner on the Old City Square, Warsaw, Poland.
Inside of the Old City Square, Warsaw, Poland.
Outdoor performers involving public in their live shows on the Old City Square, Warsaw, Poland.
Monument of legendary siren that became the Warsaw’s coat of arms on the Old City Square, Warsaw, Poland.
The artist and his art for sale, near the city’s fortress on the Old City Square, Warsaw, Poland.
A ride in a horse carriage on Freta Street, Warsaw, Poland.
At the entry door to Le Regina restaurant, Warsaw, Poland.
Street lamps near Old City Square, Warsaw, Poland.
St. Jacek’s church at Freta Street, Warsaw, Poland.
Galeria Freta Cafe and restaurant, Warsaw, Poland.
Your DJ reporter with the backpack over his right shoulder, highlighted from the back when photographing his own shadow on the wall of the Royal Castle on the Castle Square, Warsaw, Poland.
