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Warsaw is the capital and the largest city of Poland.

It's located on the Vistula River.

She has a sword in the right hand and a shield in the left hand.

The Coat of Arms of Warsaw is a little mermaind on a red field.

Warsaw has 18 districts.

Her body is half woman’s body and half is the fish tail.

Our City has also the flag with two stripes:

one yellow and one red.

There are many students who want to start they career here. A lot of them aren't native of Warsaw.

This city is one of the most important place of science, culture, policy and economy in Europe.

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A hymn of Warsaw is from 27th August 2008.

Sen o Warszawie (Dream about Warsaw)

Words: Marek GaszyńskiMusic: Czesław Niemen Mam, tak samo jak ty,Miasto moje a w nim:Najpiękniejszy mój światNajpiękniejsze dniZostawiłem tam, kolorowe snyKiedyś zatrzymam czasI na skrzydłach jak ptakBędę leciał co siłTam, gdzie moje sny,I warszawskie kolorowe dni…

It's a song of very important person - Czesław Niemen, who was an excellent artist.

Gdybyś ujrzeć chciał nadwiślański świtJuż dziś wyruszaj ze mną tamZobaczysz jak, przywita pięknie nasWarszawski dzień Mam tak samo jak ty... Gdybyś ujrzeć chciał nadwiślański szczytJuż dziś wyruszaj ze mną tamZobaczysz jak, przywita pięknie nas /x2Warszawski dzieńWarszawski dzień, warszawski dzień

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Warsaw is located in Poland (in Europe),

on latitude 21° 00' 30 ‘' E

and on longitude 52° 13' 56 '' N.

Through the Warsaw flow the longest river in Poland called Vistula (Wisła) River.

Area: 517 km² // Population: 1 706 724

It's in Masovian Voivodeship, in Warsaw Valley on lowland plain about 100 meters upper sea level.

The most populated district is Ochotaand the least populated district is Wilanów.

In Warsaw are 18 districts.

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History of WarsawHistory of Warsaw

City of Warsaw was found around year 1300 at the place of today's Royal castle. As the city growth,it became a capital of Mazowsze and in 1596 a capital of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

After the world war first in 1918 when Poland become independent, Warsaw again became a capital.In 1920 during the Polish Bolshevik war Warsaw was witness of huge battle called "Battle of Warsaw",

wich was claimed the 18 greatest battle in the history of the world. During the WW2 nazi's invaded Poland. Nine days later German troop's arrived to Warsaw.and started an attack. At first october, after 21 daysof attacks, German troops entered Warsaw and took control over the city. As the Hitler's extermination

of Jews plan ordered, several houndreds thousands of Jews (30% of Warsaw's population) headedto Warsaw ghetto. Almost four years later, when nazi's came to annihilate ghetto, Jewish rebels launched

the Warsaw ghetto uprising to fight for proud death. One year later, when stalin was pursuing germans toward the city, in August 1944 people of Warsaw under command of Home Army (AK) raised against

nazi's in Warsaw Uprising in hope that stalin will enter the city. But nothing happened and after 63 daysof bloody fights with germans, Home Army (Ak) was forced to capitulate. After uprising hitler ordered to

burn and destroy rest of the city in revange for Polish defiance. In 1945 when soviets enters the city,a communist regime was set up. Year 1978 was revolutionary. John Paul 2 become a Pope bringing

the hope into a Polish hearts. In 1979 JP2 visit Poland and on today's Pilsudski square says his famous words Let Thy Spirit descend! Let Thy Spirit descend and renew the face of the land! This land. And after that, Polish people stand up against soviet captivity. Solidarity movement have been created and started

to grow, to overturn communist regime in 1989 when Poland become independent.

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Places of historical importance.Places of historical importance.

It's here to pay homage to those who fought and diedfor independent Poland and the capital of it.

The Warsaw Rising MuseumThe Warsaw Rising Museum

It was opened on the 60th anniversary of this uprising.

is the oldest urban settlement of Warsaw.

Old TownOld Town

There is a collection of historic architecture,mostly from the XVII and XVIII centuries.

The buildings are surrounded by a ring of wallsfrom the fourteenth-sixteenth centuries.

is the largest park in Warsaw.The Royal Baths ParkThe Royal Baths Park

is dedicated to the uprising in Warsaw.

There are many monuments and old buildings.You can spend there many hours on walking

and sightseeing.

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It's called “Frying Pan” because in the summer there is very hot.

If you want to see something from the PRL you don't have to look far.

But on the other hand, in the winterthere is very cold.

You can meet there some artist, tradesmen or you can see

some demonstrations.

The next modern thing you can see is at Centrum subway station.

The Warsaw ‘’Frying Pan” is weird place.

You can go to the centre of Warsaw and you will see “the gift” from the East: The Palace of Culture and Science.

Modern WarsawModern Warsaw is complicated.Almost sixty years of communism changed this city.

This place is something likeHyde Park in London.

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In Warsaw The Royal Baths Park is stomping ground of many people.

Peculiarly in the summer it is possible to spend there a great time.It is also possible to meet there many people who are coming there for a walk.The Royal Baths Park is a place to the rest.

Warsaw is a place full of different attractions.Cultural parties to not only people whom live in Warsaw.

Everyone come often to the Palace of the Culture and Science.The next place where they come is the Congress Hall where are many concerts.

The Mokotów Fields are a place where are many festivales.It is a place where people are meeting and spending there a lot of time.

Culture in WarsawCulture in Warsaw

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Photos:Photos:

http://foto.recenzja.pl/Forum-album_showpage-pic_id-61665.htmlhttp://pl.wikipedia.orghttp://bloguspospolitus.blox.pl/2007/07/warszawa-jak-ze-snu.htmlhttp://www.thevisitor.plhttp://fotokombinat.files.wordpress.comhttp://images25.fotosik.pl/45/8e35193ad0d50125med.jpghttp://www.regioset.pl/foto/1393_wawa_warszawa.jpghttp://www.architektura.friko.pl/klas/18.jpghttp://www.ga.com.pl/foto19/08145x.jpghttp://www.ga.com.pl/foto19/08134x.jpghttp://www.warsawtour.pl/files/foto_big489344009109153137903_staryrynekb.jpghttp://www.iso400.pl/data/media/3/Warszawska_starowka.jpghttp://strony.aster.pl/mkasprzak/fotolog/161/foto3.jpg

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