Hear a story of control, terror and propaganda, but also of the absurdities of daily life under communism

Duration

2 hours

About

The thing you simply cannot help not to notice when arriving in Warsaw is the Palace of Culture and Science. Despite the new development and skyscrapers built in the last two decades, the 46-floor Gotham-like colossus still remains the city’s icon. Let us tell you the story behind it: the story of Warsaw between 1945 and 1989. Rebuilt from a sea of ruins and transformed into the grey capital of the communist paradise: the People’s Republic of Poland.

Communism left it marks all over the city; it was meant to overshadow everything that was before and that was to come in the future. Let us show you some of the iconic post-war architectural landmarks and learn about their role in shaping a new kind of person – Homo Sovieticus. Hear a story of control, terror and propaganda, but also of the absurdities of daily life under communism. Understand the everyday struggle to have a normal life in a situation that, from today’s point of view, was very abnormal.

Additional Important Information

INCLUDED – professional local guides

TICKET MESSAGE Look for a guide with a yellow umbrella or Walkative! sign.

Meeting point: next to the All Saints Church, address: Plac Grzybowski 3/5. Start time: Participants are expected to show up 5 min before the start time. Language: English Groups of 8-12 people that booked with paid option – note it is not a private tour. Groups of more than 7 that did not pay for the reservation can be rejected by the guide. There is no need to print your booking confirmation. Thank you for choosing Walkative! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.