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Experience Warsaw in Winter: A Photography Exhibition of 20th Century City Scenes

Journey back to authentic Warsaw winters, discovering snow-laden alleys and joyful moments through vintage photographs.

Fotoplastikon Warszawski invites you to delve into a captivating exhibition of Warsaw's winter history. Explore evocative photographs from the second half of the 20th century, revealing the capital city under a blanket of snow. This collection highlights charming Old Town streets and nostalgic scenes of children playing, offering a unique historical perspective on Warsaw's colder months.

About JEST ZIMA TO MUSI BYĆ ZIMNO, CZYLI WARSZAWA W ZIMOWEJ ODSŁONIE NA FOTOGRAFIACH Z II POŁOWY XX WIEKU at Warsaw Fotoplastikon in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at Fotoplastikon Warszawski showcases Warsaw in its picturesque winter scenery through photographs from the second half of the 20th century. It invites visitors on a journey back in time to experience the city covered in snow, from charming Old Town streets to children playing in the snow.

Curatorial context

Fotoplastikon Warszawski presents an exhibition titled 'JEST ZIMA TO MUSI BYĆ ZIMNO, CZYLI WARSZAWA W ZIMOWEJ ODSŁONIE NA FOTOGRAFIACH Z II POŁOWY XX WIEKU' (It's Winter So It Must Be Cold, Or Warsaw in its Winter Guise in Photographs from the Second Half of the 20th Century). This exhibition offers a nostalgic journey back to the authentic winters of the past, showcasing the city under a thick blanket of snow. Visitors can expect to see evocative images of the Old Town's snow-laden alleys, Wierzbno experiencing a 'winter of the century,' and joyful moments of children playing in the snow, presenting a visually cinematic winter depiction of Warsaw from the period. The exhibition aims to evoke memories of true winters, complete with sledding, frozen lakes, and snow-covered urban landscapes. It provides a unique opportunity to see the capital city through a historical lens, emphasizing its beauty and character during the colder months of the second half of the 20th century. The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, except Tuesdays.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, except Tuesdays. Specific ticketing details beyond opening hours are not provided on this page.

JEST ZIMA TO MUSI BYĆ ZIMNO, CZYLI WARSZAWA W ZIMOWEJ ODSŁONIE NA FOTOGRAFIACH Z II POŁOWY XX WIEKU key exhibition facts

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Warsaw Fotoplastikon
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Exhibition schedule
From Dec 10, 2024
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