Communism Tour
Communism Tour Basic
duration : up to 2 h
cost : 28 euro / person ( min 2 people )
vehicle : red communist van NYSA 522
Beginning on the Central Square, historical introduction about Nowa Huta, genesis of the new city, social realistic architecture, curiosities of the period of Cold War, history of the Monument of Lenin in Nowa Huta, transit to Post Square, changes of architecture, first building elevated in Nowa Huta, history of Piotr Ożański – work leader who was the inspiration for Andrzej Wajda’s film – Man of Marble, presentation of photos showing Andrzej Wajda in our black volga visiting Nowa Huta.Transit to Oś. Na Skarpie, paradox of meadows of Nowa Huta, curiosity of the name of Żeromski’s Hospital, Wanda’s Mound and it’s legend. Transit to Lenin’s Steel Work Gate, through Solidarity Avenue and Rose Avenue to the tank located in Oś. Górali, people’s theatre, Transit to Ark of the Lord, analysis of symbols in the architecture, Return to the city center, general information about motorization in PRL period, presentation of the cars.
Communism Tour Pro
duration : up to 3 h
cost : 38 euro / person ( min 3 people )
vehicle : red communist van NYSA 522
Beginning on the Central Square, historical introduction about Nowa Huta, genesis of the new city, social realistic architecture, curiosities of the period of Cold War, history of the Monument of Lenin in Nowa Huta, Milky Bar in Nowa Huta from PRL period, Russian dumplings and compote for everybody, transit to Post Square, changes of architecture, first building elevated in Nowa Huta, history of Piotr Ożański – work leader who was the inspiration for Andrzej Wajda’s film – Man of Marble, presentation of photos showing Andrzej Wajda in our black volga visiting Nowa Huta. Transit to Oś. Na Skarpie, paradox of meadows of Nowa Huta, curiosity of the name of Żeromski’s Hospital, transit to the Cistercian Monastery, introduction to political and religious aspects. Transit to Wanda’s Mound and it’s legend , vodka shots for everybody, Lenin’s Steel Work Gate, through Solidarity Avenue to Church on the Glass Houses and its origins. Drive through Rose Avenue to the tank located in Oś. Górali, People’s Theatre. History of Fighting for the Cross of Nowa Huta. Transit to Ark of the Lord, analysis of symbols in the architecture, Return to the city center, general information about motorization in PRL period, presentation of the cars.
