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Tag: Warsaw

  • Stairway

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    Stairway

    I have included other posts from Wilanowie Palace, in Warsaw (Polish Architecture in Statues, and Polish Architecture in Buildings) but this shot is from inside the Palace.  

  • Honour Guard

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    Honour Guard

    In Warsaw, under the statue of Józef Poniatowski, stand an honour guard.  A pair of military personnel, they stand on guard for about an hour and then are replaced with another pair usually from a different service of the military.  While they stand guard possible hundreds of tourists walk by, stop, and take a picture.…

  • Fire Water

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    Fire Water

    Between the old city of Warsaw and the river is the Multimedia Fountain Park.  Each Friday and Saturday evening is a light and laser show. It is surprising how water can look like some molten liquid; a plasma; liquid fire. Multimedia Fountains, Warsaw Multimedia Fountains, Warsaw Multimedia Fountains, Warsaw Multimedia Fountains, Warsaw Multimedia Fountains, Warsaw

  • Frédéric Chopin

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    Frédéric Chopin

    Landing in Warsaw at Frédéric Chopin International Airport should provide a clue to the level of reverence the Poles have for this man.  Just outside of Warsaw in Å»elazowa Wola his birthplace is celebrated.  Warsaw hosts a museum in his name.  Each Sunday in the park there is a piano recital. All of these we…

  • Red Boots

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    Red Boots

    With Sigismund’s Column in the background, a woman in traditional dress is accompanied by a fellow with and accordion.