On August 1st, Poland commemorates the Warsaw Uprising, a pivotal event that symbolizes the nation’s courage and resistance. During the Warsaw Uprising, approximately 12,000 to 13,000 insurgents were killed, and around 25,000 were wounded. It is estimated that between 130,000 and 200,000 civilian residents of Warsaw lost their lives during the uprising. TVP World historian Jan Darasz gives an an in-depth explanation of the uprising. For more history and insights about Poland’s capital, be sure t

Warsaw Rising Museum One of the most important places to understand Warsaw’s history. This interactive museum is dedicated to the 1944 Warsaw Uprising — the largest underground resistance operation in German-occupied Europe during World War II. Through immersive multimedia exhibitions, visitors learn about the 63 days of fighting, the lives of soldiers and civilians, and the destruction of Warsaw. You walk through the ruins of the city, hear the voices of the insurgents, and see a bird’s-eye vie