Our Window to Warsaw's Historic Heart

From our hotel room, we had a great view of the spires of the Old Town of Warsaw. The Old Town is full of colorful buildings and cobblestone streets. Key landmarks include the Royal Castle, St. John's Cathedral, and the Market Square. During World War II, it was almost completely destroyed in 1944 during the Warsaw Uprising. However, the people of Warsaw were determined to restore their historic center. After the war, they rebuilt the Old Town, using old paintings and photographs as guides to recreate its original appearance. This incredible effort paid off, and the Old Town was eventually granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1980, recognizing it as a symbol of the resilience and spirit of the Polish people. Oh, and for those wondering, the vivid Kodachrome colors are not due to additional Photoshop effort but come from the Leica M8 with a UV/IR cut filter in front of the Elmarit-M 1:2.8/28 ASPH. I just love the combination of this very old camera with this small but excellent piece of glass - Warsaw, Poland