History Abounds

Warsaw's roots reach into the 10th century.

Parts of the old city dating in the 13th century are still visible though much of the city has been destroyed by war.

The Market Square was rich with entertainment, crafts, food, beverage and history.

The walls of these rebuilt buildings reflect the same attention to detail as the original old city. Instead of house numbers, domiciles are identified by the relief artwork on each building. Each row house standing three or four stories high maintains its own unique identity. With shops in the lower floors the upper apartments are rented to locals.

The streets are narrow reflecting the cart and horse days of old. There is no room for the modern automoblile in the old city.

The Barbican, a thick brick wall acting to fortify the old city and protect its inhabitants from invasion remains, though today and even in its day, it was not highly effective. We were grateful to be free to explore the rich beauty of the old city.

Our guide brought us to a jewellery shop where we picked up a few pieces. The merchant, impressed with Peter's Polish offered him afutrher discount on our purchases.