Kniefall von Warschau, Warsaw

Name: Kniefall von Warschau
Address: Warsaw, Poland

#78 among attractions in Warsaw

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The term Kniefall von Warschau, also referred to as Warschauer Kniefall, refers to a gesture of humility and penance by West German Chancellor Willy Brandt towards the victims of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 351 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°14'58"N, 20°59'29"E

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Śródmieścia (Muranów)Warsaw Poland

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Kniefall von Warschau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Krasiński Palace, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Pawiak, Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East.

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Baroque-style 17th-century palace
Krasiński Palace, Warsaw
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, the Krasiński Palace stands as a majestic testament to the country's rich history and architectural grandeur. Built in the 17th century, this Baroque masterpiece was once referred to as the 'Palace of the Republic' due to its...
~380 ftE
Exhibits honoring Polish Jewish history
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Warsaw
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews stands as a beacon of remembrance and education. This contemporary museum, which opened its doors in 2013, is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the Jewish community that was once...
~1340 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Pawiak, Warsaw
7 min walk • Pawiak Prison, a somber testament to Warsaw's turbulent history, is a site that stands as a memorial to the victims of political oppression throughout Poland's past. Once an infamous Tsarist prison, it gained notoriety during the Second World War when the Nazis...
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Memorial, Monuments and statues
Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East, Warsaw
12 min walk • The Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East stands as a poignant reminder of the harrowing history endured by Polish citizens during World War II and the subsequent years. Located in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, this war memorial is dedicated to the millions of...
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Museum, Archaeological museum
National Museum of Archaeology, Warsaw
13 min walk • Państwowe Muzeum Archeologiczne w Warszawie is a museum located in the old Warsaw Arsenal in Warsaw, Poland. The museum was established in 1923 and has been in its current location since 1958.
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Memorial
Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino, Warsaw
11 min walk • The Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino is a monument in Warsaw, Poland located in the square between General Anders Street and the gates of the Krasiński Gardens near the National Archaeological Museum in the Warsaw Arsenal.
0.4 miSE
Palace
Mostowski Palace, Warsaw
11 min walk • Mostowski Palace is an 18th-century palace in Warsaw, Poland, located at ul. Nowolipie 2 — prior to World War II, at ul. Przejazd 15.
~630 ftE
Monument to the 1943 Ghetto Uprising
Pomnik Bohaterów Getta, Warsaw
4 min walk • The Monument to the Ghetto Heroes is a monument in Warsaw, Poland, commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 during the Second World War. It is located in the area which was formerly a part of the Warsaw Ghetto, at the spot where the first armed clash of the uprising took place.
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Baroque architecture, Church
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Warsaw
13 min walk • The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Roman Catholic church located at 80 Solidarności Avenue in Warsaw.
~1130 ftS
Museum, History museum
Museum of Pawiak Prison, Warsaw
6 min walk • Muzeum Więzienia "Pawiak" is a museum in Warsaw, Poland, established in 1965. It shows the history of Pawiak Prison which was notably used during the German occupation between 1939 and 1944.
~1870 ftS
Church
St. Augustine's Church, Warsaw
10 min walk • The Church of St Augustine is a Roman Catholic church at 18 Nowolipki Street, in Wola, Warsaw, which was built in neo-Romanesque style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kniefall von Warschau?

Nearby attractions include Willy Brandt Monument, Warsaw (1 min walk), POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Warsaw (2 min walk), Żegota Monument, Warsaw (3 min walk), Pomnik Bohaterów Getta, Warsaw (4 min walk).

How to get to Kniefall von Warschau by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kniefall von Warschau:

Bus

Anielewicza 04 • Lines: 111, 180, N41, N91 (4 min walk)
Anielewicza 03 • Lines: 111, 180, N41 (4 min walk)

Tram

Anielewicza 05 • Lines: 17, 33, 41 (5 min walk)
Dzika 03 • Lines: 35 (6 min walk)

Metro

Ratusz Arsenał • Lines: M1 (14 min walk)
Dworzec Gdański • Lines: M1 (16 min walk)

Train

Warszawa Gdańska (17 min walk)
Warszawa Powązki (24 min walk)