Poland. Historic Centre of Warsaw

Date of Inscription: 1980
Criteria: (ii)(vi)
Property : 25.9300 ha
City and County of Warsaw, Masovian Voivodship
N52 15 59.004 E21 0 42.012
Ref: 30

During the Warsaw Uprising in August 1944, more than 85% of Warsaw's historic centre was destroyed by Nazi troops. After the war, a five-year reconstruction campaign by its citizens resulted in today's meticulous restoration of the Old Town, with its churches, palaces and market-place. It is an outstanding example of a near-total reconstruction of a span of history covering the 13th to the 20th century.

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/30

Thanks to Magda!