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WE LIVE IN WARSAW THE CAPITAL OF POLAND

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Location Warsaw is situated in the center of the country. Warsaw is divided into 18 districts. We live in Ursus.

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The Old Town Warsaw Old Town was established in the 13th century. During the Warsaw Uprising in August 1944, more than 85% of Warsaw's historic centre was destroyed by Nazi troops. It was entirely reconstructed after the war. Now you can admire medieval architecture such as the city walls, the Barbican and St. John's Cathedral. You can also see baroque churches like : Church of St. Martin and Church of St. Jack. You can find Shrine of Our Lady of Grace the Patron of Warsaw built in the late- Renaissance style and Gothic church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. There are palaces, restaurants, cafs and shops, too. Warsaw's Old Town has been placed on the UNESCOs list of World Heritage Sites as "an outstanding example of a near- total reconstruction of a span of history covering the 13th to the 20th century. The heart of the area is the Old Town Market Square. Until the end of the 18th century it was the most important place in Warsaw - fairs and festivities were held here. THE MERMAID STATUE THE SYMBOL OF WARSAW BARBICAN AND DEFENSIVE WALLS THE OLD TOWN MARKET SQUARE

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The Royal Castle It was built in the 15th century and it was a residence of Mazovian princes. Once the capital was moved to Warsaw from Cracow, the castle served as seat of the king and the government. The castle has been renovated repeatedly and destroyed completely during World War II. It was rebuilt using castle remains and rubble. Today, the segment with the clock tower opens the way to the Old Town. Museum attractions include two original Rembrandt paintings as well as works by Bernardo Bellotto, also known as Canaletto, court painter to Polish King Stanisaw August Poniatowski. THE CANALETTO ROOM THE AUDIENCE CHAMBER

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Sigismunds Column Sigismund's Column is located in Castle Square. It is one of Warsaws most famous landmarks.The column and statue commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa, who in 1596 had moved Polands capital from Cracow to Warsaw. The monument stands 22 metres high with the actual figure of the King measuring 275 cm. The sword he holds in his right hand symbolises bravery, while the cross he holds in his left hand symbolises his readiness to fight evil. According to legend, should the Kings sword fall downward, disaster is sure to follow. The statue fell during World War I I. The original broken pieces of the column can still be seen lying next to the Royal Castle.

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The Presidential Palace This is the official seat of the President of the Republic of Poland. Presidential Palace is the elegant classicist latest version of a building that has stood on the Krakowskie Przedmiecie site since 1643. Over the years, it has been rebuilt and remodeled many times. For its first 175 years, the palace was the private property of several aristocratic families. In 1791 it hosted the authors and advocates of the Constitution of May 3, 1791. After World War I, in 1918, the building was taken over by the newly reconstituted Polish authorities and became the seat of the Council of Ministers. During World War II, it served the country's German occupiers and survived intact the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. After the war, it resumed its function as seat of the Polish Council of Ministers.

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Krakowskie Przedmiecie Street Krakowskie Przedmiecie is one of Polands most prestigious and well-known streets. It is surrounded by historic palaces, churches and manor-houses.

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Nowy wiat Street (New World Street) It is the most elegant, shopping street in Warsaw. Its commercial traditions date back to the 19th century. We can find many fine boutiques, antique shops and very good restaurants there.

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Pilsudski Square It is the largest square of Poland's capital, located in the Warsaw city centre. The Square is named for Marshal Jzef Pisudski who was instrumental in the restoration of Polish statehood after World War I. Pisudski Square is the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, dedicated to the unknown soldiers who have given their lives for Poland. The changing of the guard takes place every hour there.

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The Palace of Culture and Science It is the tallest building in Poland. It is 231 metres tall, which includes a 43-metre high spire. The building was conceived as a "gift from the Soviet people to the Polish nation", and was completed in 1955. Currently it is the headquarters of many companies and public institutions, such as cinemas, theaters, libraries, sports clubs, universities, scientific institutions and authorities of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

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The Grand Theatre This is a theatre complex and opera company located on historic Theatre Square in Warsaw. The Grand Theatre in Warsaw is officially one of the largest theatres in Europe. The Theatre was built between 1825 and 1833. The building was remodeled several times and, in the period of Poland's political eclipse from 1795 to 1918, it performed an important cultural and political role in producing many works by Polish composers and choreographers. For over 170 years the Grand Theatre (now "the Grand Theatre and Polish National Opera") has been Poland's grandest opera and ballet institution. The National Opera features two auditoriums and a museum.

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University of Warsaw Library The library was founded in 1816. It has got a botanical garden located on the roof. The garden consists of two parts: an upper garden and a lower one connected by a stream and a water- cascade. It has an area of one hectare, and is one of the largest roof gardens in Europe. It is freely accessible not only to the academia, but also to the public.

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The National Museum This is one of the oldest, richest in exhibits and most innovative art museums in Poland. The National Museum in Warsaw is home to over 800,000 exhibits of both Polish and worldwide art. They represent all epochs from antiquity to contemporary times, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, illustrations, photographs and numismatic items.

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Royal azienki Park It is the largest park in Ujazdw in Warsaw, occupying 76 hectares of the city center. The origins of azienki date back to the 17 th century. In 1764 Ujazdw became the property of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski - the last king of Poland, who established his summer residence here and gave it its general appearance. There are lots of beautiful places, such as: The Palace on the Island, The Old Orangery, Amphitheatre. You can also find a variety of unusual statues and monuments, including Jan III Sobieski, Chopin Monument.

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The Multimedia Fountain Park It is a visual delight combining music, light and fountains.

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The most famous shopping center The shopping mall - Golden Terraces is a commercial, office, and entertainment complex in the center of Warsaw.

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1. Ursus - the district of Warsaw is located: a.In the north b.In the west c.In the east d.In the south QUIZ ABOUT WARSAW 2. The symbol of Polish capital is: a.The Palace of Culture and Science b.The Mermaid c.The Grand Theatre d.The Royal Castle 3. Most of monuments and historic buildings in Warsaw were distroyed during: a.World War I b.World War II c.The earthquake d.November Uprising 4. The last king of Poland was: a.Sigismund III Vasa b.John III Sobieski c.Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski d.Casimir Jagiellon 5. The Palace on the Island we can admire in: a.Royal azienki Park b.New World Street c.Krakowskie Przedmiecie Street d.The Old Town 6. If you want to see the changing of the guard in Warsaw you have to go to: a.The National Museum b.The Presidential Palace c.The Old Town d.Pilsudski Square

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