PL24 MC - City trip in Warsaw

The students discover the city of Warsaw, which is the capital and the largest city of Poland. Polish pupils act as guides and tell the story of the city's most famous monuments. 

Warsaw traces its origins to a small fishing town in Masovia and that the city rose to prominence in the late 16th century. Known then for its elegant architecture and boulevards, Warsaw was bombed and besieged at the start of World War II in 1939. Known as the "Phoenix City" for having managed to rise from the ashes after 84% of its buildings were destroyed during the World War II. 

In particular, the students are able to discover :

- The barbican which was erected in 1540. It was a semi-circular fortified outpost.

- Mały Powstaniec (the Little Insurrectionist) which is a statue in commemoration of the child soldiers who fought and died during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.

- The Warsaw Mermaid Statue which is a monument located in the Old Town Square. The Mermaid is one of the symbols of the city of Warsaw.

- Zamkowy Square, where the column of Zygmunt III stands in the middle of the square, on the right is the Royal Castle, and on the left the castle walls.

- The Palace of culture and science which is a notable high-rise building (various public and cultural institutions). 

- The Presidential Palace and the University.

The students acquire more historical and cultural knowledge about the history of Warsaw. They are able to reinvest the vocabulary learned and the historical approach used.