Urban Game – Warsaw Old Town field work

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UNEP
United Nations Environment Programme
Program Narodów Zjednoczonych ds. Środowiska
Centrum UNEP/GRID-Warszawa
START A
“Warsaw – a city of changes - from the Warsaw Rising to present times”
Starting point: “Metro Świętokrzyska” / “Świętokrzyska metro station” place
Świętokrzyska metro station
Maximum number of points: 20 (1 task)
Look at the Culture and Science Palace. It is visible from many places in Warsaw because of
its location and size (over 230m). Note that it can be a good landmark during your trip.
Please calibrate your GPS compasses. It is very important especially if you want to find your
places in quick and accurate way.
Task (20 points):
Turn your GPS devices into the north-west direction. Do you recognize a symbol placed on
the roof of the building? What kind of historical event does it represent? If you know then
please write it below.
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The building at which you are looking now is a residence of PAST (Polish Telephone Jointstock Company. During the Warsaw Uprising it was a place of severe battles. On August 20,
1944 the building was captured by Polish insurgents of AK battalion „Kiliński” after 20 days of
bloody fighting. The building was severely damaged. It was rebuilt in a simplified architectural
form after the World War II. Nowadays it is one of the main objects which symbolize the
Warsaw Uprising.
Project implemented with a support from Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA
Financial Mechanism of the European Economic
Area and Norwegian Financial Mechanism under
Scholarship and Training Fund
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Picture nr. 1. View on the PAST residence building in 1945 and in 2010
WHAT NEXT?
The Only place which is obligatory for you to find is our meeting point - “Mały Powstaniec” /
“Young Insurgent” monument. If you will get there on time and save the coordinates of this
point in GPS you will receive 50 points. Remember, the more places you find the more points
you get.
If you are not sure how to get to the points you can always ask someone on the street. The
game will last 2 hours. During this time you will decide which points and tasks you want to
do. Try to solve as many tasks as you can. Remember, good cooperation and quick action is
a key to win this game.
Good luck and see you at the meeting point!
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partners:
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START B
“Warsaw – a city of changes - from the Warsaw Rising to present times”
Starting point: “Metro Ratusz Arsenał” / “Ratusz Arsenał metro station” place
Ratusz Arsenał metro station
Maximum number of points: 60 (2 tasks)
Materials: aerial photo from 1939 (enclosure nr.7), 1945 (enclosure nr.8) and satellite image
from 2009 (enclosure nr.9)
We are now on the Bank Square next to the Stefan Starzyński monument.
Task 1 (10 points)
Who was Stefan Starzyński?
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Please calibrate your GPS compasses. It is very important especially if you want to find your
places in quick and accurate way.
Behind the monument you will see a building called “the blue skyscraper”. Although the
project of it was ready in 50’s the building was completed in 1992. Some people says that it
was caused by the rabbis who put a course on the place where the skyscraper was built. It is
believed that the reason of putting a course was that before the World War II this place was
occupied by the largest synagogue in Warsaw which was blown up by the Germans in 1943
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Picture illustrating great Synagogue and the blue skyscraper
Task 2 (50 points):
Compare aerial and satellite photos showing Bank Square. Then find the places where buildings have been changed or modified after World War II. Mark those changes on the carbon
paper. Use legend given below:
- new objects built after 1945
- destroyed objects that weren’t rebuilt after 1945
WHAT NEXT?
The Only place which is obligatory for you to find is our meeting point - “Mały Powstaniec” /
“Young Insurgent” monument. If you will get there on time and save the coordinates of this
point in GPS you will receive 50 points. Remember, the more places you find the more points
you get.
If you are not sure how to get to the points you can always ask someone on the street. The
game will last 2 hours. During this time you will decide which points and tasks you want to
do. Try to solve as many tasks as you can. Remember, good cooperation and quick action is
a key to win this game.
Good luck and see you at the meeting point!
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partners:
UNEP
1 Plac Krasińskich – droga po kanałach (pierwszy właz)
1 Krasiński Square – along the sewers (first manhole)
The Krasinski Square has changed a lot throughout the centuries. At the beginning it was a
vast courtyard which belonged to the palace. During World War II the square bordered the
ghetto and there was a tram line running in the centre of the square in 1939-1945.
During the Warsaw Uprising more than 5000 people escaped from the Old Town using sewers. They spent about 7 hours underground before they could reach the surface in Zoliborz
district again. There are two plaques (on the wall of one of the buildings at Krasinski Square),
which give you the information about the location of the manhole cover. Also there is a specially colored stretch of pavement that leads to the entrance.
Take a look around the Krasinski Square. Note the contrast between historical buildings (the
church, Krasinski Palace) and modern, green building of the Supreme Court.
Task (50 points)
Materials: present satellite image (Enclosure nr.1)
Please look at the picture enclosed below. It describes the way along which Insurgents were
translocating from one place in the city to another. Try to sketch on the map a route from the
manhole at Krasiński Square to the manhole at New World street. Then, after coming back to
school try to draw this route in Google Earth. What is the length of this route? Calculate it using measuring tool.
Note that both manholes are marked on the map. It might be helpful for you.
Plaque showing a sewer route between the manholes which was used by the Insurgents
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2 Plac Krasińskich – pomnik Powstania Warszawskiego
oraz kościół garnizonowy
2 Krasiński Square – Warsaw Uprising monument and the
Garrison church
The Krasinski Square has been changed a lot throughout the centuries. At the beginning it
was a vast courtyard which belonged to the palace. During World War II the square bordered the ghetto and there was a tram line running in the centre of the square in 19391945.
Take a look around the Krasinski Square. Note the contrast between historical buildings
(the church, Krasinski Palace) and modern, green building of Supreme Court.
In the north corner of the square you can see the Warsaw Uprising Monument. It was
erected in 1989. It commemorates those who were fighting for free Warsaw in 1944 in Warsaw Uprising. About 45000 insurgents took part in the uprising. Only 2500 of them had
weapon on the first day, 1st August 1944. You can see that figures from the monument have
different guns and clothes. About 200 000-300 000 Poles and about 25 000 Germans were
killed during Warsaw Uprising. The location of the Warsaw Uprising Monument was chosen
because of the presence of a manhole cover leading to sewers.
(introduction by Małgorzata Rembiszewska)
Task 1 (20 points)
Can you recognize in the monument any other figure except from soldiers? Who is this man?
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On the opposite side of the square you can see the church. Nowadays it is a Field Cathedral of the Polish Army. But before World War II this building was used by the other religion.
Task 2 (30 points)
Look at the illustration below. You can see on it the church which was mentioned above
What type of religion is represented by this church? Note that the picture was taken in the
XIX century.
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The original church which was replaced by the Field Cathedral of the Polish Army
Before World War II Poland was a multicultural country. During that time over 30% of a
population in our country belonged to national minorities. That is the reason why there were
so many other religious churches in Warsaw.
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3 Pomnik Powstańców Warszawy (Plac Powstańców Warszawy)
3 Warsaw Insurgents monument (Warsaw Insurgents Square)
At the front part of the monument you can see the inscription which means: “On August 1,
1944 17th Companies of AK Battalion “Kiliński” initiated Warsaw Uprising”
Task 1 (10 points)
The whole monument is composed of the stone blocks. How many block are there?
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Task 2 (10 points)
Do you know what does this number of blocks mean?
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Task 3 (20 points)
Do you know the exact starting and ending date of Warsaw Uprising?
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4 Drugi właz do kanałów
4 The second manhole to the sewers
During the Warsaw Uprising more than 5000 people escaped from the Old Town using severe. They spent about 7 hours underground before they could reach the surface in Zoliborz
district again. There are two plaques (on the wall of one of the buildings at Krasinski Square),
which give you the information about the location of the manhole cover. Also there is a special colored stretch of pavement that leads to the entrance.
Task (50 points)
Materials: present satellite image (Enclosure nr.1)
Please look at the picture enclosed below. It describes the way along which insurgents were
moving from one place in the city to another. Try to sketch on the map a route from the manhole at Krasiński Square to the manhole at New World street. Then, after coming back to
school try to draw this route in Google Earth. What is the length of this route? Calculate it using measuring tool.
Note that both manholes are marked on the map. It might be helpful for you.
Plaque showing a sewer route between the manholes which was used by the insurgents
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partners:
UNEP
5 Plac Piłsudskiego i Grób Nieznanego Żołnierza
5 Piłsudski Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Materials: aerial photos from 1935 (Enclosure nr. 2)and from 1945 (Enclosure nr.3), present satellite
image (Enclosure nr.4)
Piłsudski Square is the largest square in Warsaw. It is named for Marshal Józef Piłsudski
who was a leader of the Second Polish Republic. The square has been the scene of many
historic events. Military parades have been held there since the 19th century. Many important
guests of Warsaw and Poland have also been officially welcomed here.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which is situated on the Piłsudski Square is dedicated to
the unknown soldiers who have given their lives for Poland.
Task 1 (50 points)
Look at the aerial photos from 1935 and 1945 and present satellite image from 2009. Watch
how does the urban system changed around the square. Try to sketch on carbon paper all
the changes that occurred on the square and its nearest surrounding since 1935 to the
present times.
Use legend given below:
- new objects built after Second World War
Below you can see a pictures representing a view on the Piłsudski Square in late 20’s and
presently. They may help you while doing this task.
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Piłsudski Square in late 20’s
Piłsudski Square at present
Task 2 (10 points)
Look at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier and then turn around (180 degree). You will see a
monument. Do you know who does this monument represent?
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Task 3 (10 points)
Leave your GPS device directed towards the monument and then read the direction which is
displaying on the screen.
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partners:
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6 Okolice Zamku Królewskiego
6 The Royal Castle surroundings
Materials: aerial photos from 1945 (Enclosure nr. 5,)satellite image from 2009 (Enclosure nr.6)
Look at the Castle Square photos from 1945 and 2009
Task 1 (40 points)
Compare the area of the Castle Square in 1945 and 2009. What changes can you notice?
What is the most significant change?
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Mark those changes on the carbon paper. Use legend given below:
- new objects built after 1945
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Task 2 (10 points)
Below you can find a several photos which illustrates different parts of the Castle Square in
1945 and 2009. Mark on the aerial photo from 2009 two location were photographer stood
taking this picture.
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EXTRA POINT
7 Pod Kolumną Zygmunta
7 Next to the Sigismund’s Column
The monument is 22 meters high and was built in 1644 by King Wladyslaw IV (Sigismund's
son). It is made of a granite column. At the top of the column there is a bronze figure of the
king, who holds a huge cross in his left hand and a saber in his right. Sigismund III Vasa was
born in Sweden and moved the capital from Cracow to Warsaw.
During World War II the column was destroyed but the figure survived.
Task (30 points)
Turn to the east direction. You will see objects that have something in common with the Sigismund's Column history. Do you recognize it? If not then walk about 60 meters towards
that objects – it will help you to guess what it is and why is it situated in this particular place.
Save the coordinates of this place in your GPS device.
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partners:
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8 Widok na kościół Świętej Anny
8 View on the St. Ann’s Church
St. Ann’s Church is one of the most famous churches in Warsaw. It is an academic church,
especially connected with students. You will note many architectonical styles in it: the interior is richly decorated (in baroque style), facade is in a classical style and there are some
gothic fragments as well.
Task1 (30 points):
What is characteristic about the location of the church and what are the risks connected with
such location?
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Task 2 (10 points)
Find the point connected with St. Ann’s church and stand on it (this point is marked in your
GPS device). Then turn to the direction of 200 degrees. Can you read the ending date of the
last church reconstruction? Note that it is written in Roman numerals. If you know then write
it below.
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EXTRA POINT
9 Syrenka Warszawska
9 The Warsaw Mermaid
Task 1 (50 points)
How do you think why is the Mermaid keeping the sword and shield in her hand (it is connected with the legend about Warsaw Mermaid)?
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Task 2 (20 points)
Do you know where are you now? Can you write the name of this place?
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EXTRA TASK
*Task 3 (10 points)
Find the Basilisk! A legendary monster called the Basilisk lived in the cellars of the townhouses nearby the Market Square. It was a cross between a lizard and a dragon and it killed
people with its eyes. Finally it was beaten by a young man who defeated it by using a mirror.
Save the coordinates of this place in your GPS device.
(based on description by Małgorzata Rembiszewska)
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EXTRA POINT
10 Taras widokowy – Gnojna Góra
10 Dung Hill – a view on the panorama of Warsaw
You are standing on the Dung Hill. In the Middle Ages this place was used for collecting the
garbage. Take a look at the right bank of the Vistula River. You can see two lightened towers
of St. Florian Cathedral and the brand new investment in Warsaw being built right now.
(description by Małgorzata Rembiszewska)
Task1 (10 points):
What is the name of the river you are looking at?
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Task 2 (10 points)
What is the latest investment in Warsaw?
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Task 3 (30 points)
Analyze the location of the Old Town. Why Warsaw was established here?
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EXTRA TASK
*Task 4 (50 points)
Find the longest steps in the Old Town. Save the coordinates of this place in your GPS
device. Hint: These steps are marked as a street.
(based on description by Małgorzata Rembiszewska)
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END OF THE GAME!
END Pomnik małego Powstańca
END Young Insurgent monument
This is the end of our urban game. We hope that you enjoyed it and collected so many points that you
will win this game. But before the end you have the last change to receive extra points.
Task (50 points)
Turn to the east direction. You will see the monument which is one of the most recognizable objects
related to the children taking part in Warsaw Uprising – Young Insurgent monument. Please go there
and save the coordinates of this place in your GPS device.
The place where you are standing now is our meeting place. So if you get to this place before the of the
time wait for the other groups.
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Urban Game – Warsaw Old Town field work

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