If you insist on your dreams of a separate nationality, of an independent Poland, and all these illusions, you will bring great misfortune upon yourselves. I ordered the construction of the Aleksandrovskaya Citadel here and I declare to you that at the slightest disturbance, I will order the city to be bombed, I will destroy Warsaw, and I certainly will not rebuild it. The Warsaw Citadel, also known as the "Aleksandrovskaya Fortress," was built by order of Tsar Nicholas I as a repressive measure following the outbreak of the November Uprising. Located on the high bank of the Vistula River, it stands as a testament to the struggles and suffering of the Polish nation during the partition era. 🌳 Join me for a walk around the picturesque surroundings of the Warsaw Citadel. 📅 We meet on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the parking lot in front of the Katyn Museum (Jana Jeziorańskiego Street 4). The walk is expected to last about 2 hours. During the walk, we will learn: - Where to find "Łysa Góra" and what it had to offer? - Where the last spiritual service was given before execution? - Who looked death in the eye and died happy? - What is a poterna, what was it used for, and where can we find its entrance? - Who profited from the construction of the Citadel? - Who do we owe the blocks on Krajewskiego Street to? - How long is the Carnot wall and what was its purpose? - What was the caponier used for and how was it applied? - Where can we find remnants of the old gallows where heroes of those times were hanged? - Where can we find remnants of the Drna River? - What did Fawory look like in the past and what remains of the old Piarist College? - Which Warsaw Uprising fighter was born in the X Pavilion? - Who pointed out the location for the construction of the Warsaw Citadel? - Where was the message about the creation of the Independent Polish State sent from? - Which route led convicts to the execution site? - Which exit did Poles use "for the last time"? - What was the process of execution during the Russian partition era? - Where can we find the place of "ill repute"? - What do we "unconsciously" overlook? - What do the Michajłowskie Gates look like from the inside? - What was a gun battery and which gate does not have one? - Which gate served as a communication link with the city? - Where can we find a small outdoor art gallery? - What do kids call the "willow temple"? - What happened near the Railway Bridge? - What was the "ABC alphabet" and what was the name of the X Pavilion's oppressor? ...and much more. Participation in the walk is free of charge, but if you feel the guide deserves a tip, it is appreciated. The walk will be led by a city guide from Warszawski Zaułek. I warmly invite you and look forward to seeing you.
