The Authenticity of the Reconstructed Old Town of Warsaw: a Reflection

This paper examines the changes that notions of authenticity of historical sites have undergone in the 20th century. The reconstructed Old Town of Warsaw, now enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument, serves as a case study. The history of Warsaw, its destruction during World War II and the post...

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Main Author: Kacper Kuźnicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: HERCULES Laboratory 2013-11-01
Series:e-conservation Journal
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Online Access:http://e-conservation.org/issue-1/16-the-authenticity-of-the-reconstructed-old-town-of-warsaw