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Warsaw's Old Town: Rebuilt From Rubble
In Episode 201, Lucas and Luna explore how Warsaw's Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage site — was painstakingly rebuilt after near-total destruction in World War II. They discuss the unique approach of using 18th-century paintings by Canaletto and 19th-century photographs as blueprints, the role of the Warsaw Reconstruction Committee and its first head, Jan Zachwatowicz, and the controversial yet successful decision to rebuild in historic style. The episode also touches on the pre-war architecture, the city's destruction during the Warsaw Uprising, and the ongoing debate about…
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