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Fascinating, beautiful Warsaw of summer 2011

also central place in European politics in this special year . It is Warsaw, the geographical center of Europe, where major political decisions will be discussed as , Poland holds in the second half of 2011 ,Presidency in the European Community.

From Warsaw, positive decisions about current state of the economy, security and financing in the EU, will flow to people of “old “ but still young Continent of Europe
Warsaw this summer, is also a city of entertainment, relaxation and great experiences of historical and cultural wealth . Warsaw and the whole world celebrate the great anniversaries of great Poles , Nobel Prize holders.. 100 years birthday of poet Czeslaw Milosz, and a special year, the brilliant Madame Curie, who was born in Warsaw’s beautiful Old Town . These special facts attract and bring to Warsaw many foreign visitors. City of Warsaw is a true poetry .Not many may remember that in the beautiful capital of Polish, on August 14, 1867 Arthur Francis Michael Oppman, poet Warsaw, was born . He also died in Warsaw, November 4, 1931. OR-OT, as he was known under this pseudonym name, of “ positivist era of “ Young Poland” secession period , poet, wrote one of his beautiful poem, legend about the “Golden Duck”. In Warsaw one can see the pleasing monument to the ducks, with golden crown, seating on the surface of the fountain . The fountain with statue is beautifully situated at the foot of the Gninskich-Ostrogski Palace , where Museum of Frederic Chopin is placed . Tamka Street just by the University of Chopin Chopin, adds many nice touches to the vibrant life of Warsaw . The poem about the “Golden Duck” recalls the legend, presenting a beautiful duck floating on the panes of the underground lake, which was supposedly located under the Gninski -Ostrogski Palace . While navigating the charming Warsaw on OR-OT trail, one can learn many interesting facts about places and alleys of the city. Warsaw’s Old Town was and is one of the busy places and here also lived OR-OT. This great place of Warsaw allowed him to learn about many legends and aspects of the city’s history. On the Kanonia street, where OR- OT lived , many great artists of Warsaw like Boleslaw Prus, Stefan Zeromski, Felicjan Falenski, Wladyslaw Reymont, Kazimierz Break-Tetmajer, Boleslaw Le?mian, Antoni Lange, Wojciech Kossak, Jan Lechon and many others of ” Young Poland ” in atmosphere of artistic fervor met OR-OT. At the end of his life o OR-OT moved from the Old Town to Zoliborz , where he died . He is buried in the Alley of the Meritorious at Warsaw’s Powazki Cemetery , which should be visited while in Warsaw as this place of memory provides interesting lesson of Poland’s history . Historical “Filters” of Warsaw this unprecedented complex treatment of Vistula water for city residents to obtain potable water is truly interesting evenement of history of Poland capital. In 1876 the President of Warsaw Socrates Starynkiewicz with his signature, has entered into an agreement with William Lindley, for the construction of waterworks and sewerage system. The complex at that time was quite revolutionary modern enterprise. Year 1886, July 3 is the date when for the first time water flown to the houses of Warsaw citizens . water. Filters of Warsaw, despite the destruction of the city during the WWII , have been secured by the Nazis and with liberation of Warsaw could survived to this day. They use for water supply continues to Warsaw and are also an interesting tourist attraction. The same water from “ Filters” is used along with lasers, lights and music, during the show where fountains at the foot of the Old Town at summer “weekends ” of Warsaw provide incredible visual and acoustic entertainment. The show attracts a mass of visitors and inhabitants of Warsaw. This aesthetic, artistic presentation of performances in a unique way of legends of Warsaw also related to the history of Polish Capital with music and the creative concepts of artistic nature , where the twenty-first century technologies are used ,presents original spectacle. In the park where the show takes place there is an attractive monument of William Lindley, giving respect to creator of this nineteenth – century Warsaw “ Filters” marvel . Warsaw Citadel, where during the nineteenth century Tsarist Russia imprisoned and sent to death of many heroic freedom fighters of Poland is an important aspect of the history of Warsaw . The physical aspects of the fortification, interesting museum should be part of Warsaw sightseeing during the visit to Warsaw .
June 15 of this year, when the cosmos was in eclipse of the moon, as a result of the position of Earth in relation to its satellite, Warsaw celebrated historical event. The interesting , symbol of period, of the 1950- th era , a great globe of Planet Earth, on the roof of a house at Jerozolimskie Avenue shone for the first time, in the summer night of Warsaw. The Globe sent a great light energy into the hearts of “Varsovians” and also to the world inhabitants, signalling the greatness and attractiveness of the beautiful Polish capital Warsaw.
The summer in Warsaw vibrates to the wonderful rhythm of jazz and popular music. Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker, Césaire Evoira these wonderful , not astronomical , but stars of world entertainment ,add extra excitement to a sensational atmosphere of Warsaw. July 1 with the , culture, music, entertainment inaugurated in Warsaw the big and complex event of Polish EU PRESIDENCY . The group “Manhattan Transfer” and many others by the fireworks on the Parade Square “ Plac Defilad” allowed “Varsovians “, despite the rainy weather, great entertainment to celebrate this important day of Polish and European history. Warsaw vibrant mood is reflected in construction of the National Stadium and preparations for the EURO 2012 European football championship . The construction of the second line of underground has also began . Due to work on this project many streets are closed to allow the builder carry on with executions for this wonderful form of urban transport like METRO . The new underground line of Warsaw METRO will lead from the east to the west of the city. It will join interesting part of Warsaw , PRAGA district placed on eastern side of Wisla River ,going through the center of Warsaw to Wola District and in the future to other areas west of the city. Soon the city transport in Warsaw will be enriched by a new connection. A special , dedicated railway line from the Frederic Chopin International Airport at Okecie , will carry passengers to the city center, to the “Central” station. Once this line will be opened attractive Warsaw airport will truly become stylish “hub.” Airport on the map of world air routes. Warsaw is also the focal point for wonderful excursions outside the city. One of the interesting routes is the region of Lowicz. With its famous folklore with beautiful colour “ runners” , costumes and the nearby museum, the palace in Nieborów, charming Park in Arcadia, a manor in Zelazowa Wola, and many great wealth of culture in Mazovia , allows visitor ,even deeper penetration into the wealth of legacy of Polish and Warsaw history . In the spirit and atmosphere of Polish EU Presidency ,the world looks at Warsaw. The vibrant and dynamic cultural life is enriched by Musical Theatre “Roma”, which currently presents the incredible artistic voices and high class of music in world-class production and performances in “Les Miserables”. However cabaret of Malgorzata Potocka “Sabbath” with taste presented wonderful spectacle the ” Kisses from the World “. Graceful dancers on stage, great singers , present guests who beside the show also enjoy delicious foods with truly worldly spectacle , of Parisian cabaret atmosphere and style . Warsaw sends kisses to the world too . Visitors in Warsaw are presented on a global scale with metropolitan mood of Metropolis . In Warsaw many aspects of Polish history, are presenting visitor with true scale of Poland input into European history . In Warsaw to experience the wonderful Polish traditions and hospitality one can plunge straight into the delicious typical Polish cuisine dishes . Maybe not always easy on one figure , but excellent in taste . The culinary delights and specialities of Poland can be enjoyed at many restaurants . One of them is on the Theatre Square Restaurant “Chlopskie Jadlo”. They serve wide range of soups , where on the warm day “ Chlodnik “ – cold soup is very popular . Main courses where polish dumplings are favoured or “ bigos “ which is meat , cabbage, sausages , mushrooms and spices stew . Of course, in summery wonderful atmosphere of Warsaw with great meal a pint of Polish beer is required. As history tells, Polish King Boleslaw I the Brave, called “beer drinker” enjoyed taste of this great drink 1000 years ago, and ?? Leszek the First liked beer so much that the lack of appropriate quantities of beer for the participants of the “ Crusading expeditions “ made him decide not to participate in this , so important in his reign . Warsaw more beautiful from year to year. New great edifices, buildings and architectual structures are constructed . Building of Science Centre “Copernicus” in Warsaw Powisle District with full of courage architectural statements , white and red exterior of National Stadium, they add enormous charm to the city. However plan to build Karas Palace in a prestigious part of the Krakowskie Przedmiescie , near the Staszic Palace , in the so called “lounge” of Royal Route of Warsaw edifices , will enrich attractive presentation of the Warsaw “BOULRVARD”, which is the trail stretching from Old Town along the Krakowskie Przedmiescie , Nowy Swiat , Ujazdowskie Avenue , to the LAZIENKI Palace and Park . And from there? To Wilanowski Palace . This Palace as always, with the magnetic appearance fascinates imagination of visitors. It is from this Palace King Jan III Sobieski with his hussars went to the aid of the Habsburg Monarchy and their contemporary Europe. This fact, called “the Vienna relief” allows for spinning of some comparisons with the contemporary XXI century Europe where Poland being an important member of the European family, is involved in building united continent. After visiting and sensations in Wilanow Palace, one can also eat well in this delightful corner of Wilanow. Stylish Restaurant “Nowa Kuznia,” presents a delicious and sophisticated Polish culinary specialties. Let chicken livers with apples or duck with special pastries called “ racuchy “ vouch about the truly special culinary delights awaiting the guests at this restaurant placed at he historical building of the King Sobieski blacksmith . In June this year , heralding new era of travel to Poland , on the Warsaw sky appeared, on trial flight , the newest , sophisticated in its engineering passenger airplane . On June 24 2011 , at Warsaw’s Okecie airport, Boeing 787, called the “Dreamliner.” has landed . Soon, in the colours of the LOT Polish Airlines National Carrier of Poland , this marvel of aviation will operate in LOT fleet . This aircraft will allow for unprecedented comfort of travel to , so romantically described in songs by famous composers as Hemar, Szpilman and Neman, beautiful Warsaw .
Currently LOT Polish Airlines with many partners within STAR ALIANCE like Singapore Airlines offer attractive fares to Poland from many regions of he World .