Muranów

Muranów is a residential neighborhood in central Warsaw rebuilt after World War II with buildings made from salvaged wartime materials. The streets follow an uneven topography resulting from this makeshift rebuilding approach.

The district became the center of the Warsaw Ghetto in 1940 and was destroyed by German forces after the Jewish uprising in 1943. Its current structure dates to immediate reconstruction after 1945, when ruins were quickly converted into new housing.

The neighborhood carries marks of its diverse residents in street names and architectural details throughout the area. Visitors notice reminders of Jewish history and community life reflected in public spaces and facades.

The area is easy to explore on foot since the blocks are manageable and most points of interest are close together. There are many cafes and traditional milk bars to rest, as well as an art-house cinema if you need a break from walking.

The bricks of the buildings are made from crushed debris from the ghetto and contain fragments of the former Jewish city. Walking through the neighborhood, visitors literally step on materials that physically hold the entire history of this place.