An exhibition titled Towards Freedom-the Polish Underground State 1939-1945, the Warsaw Uprising August-October 1944 opened May 14 in a large tent in front of the Ujazdowski Castle.

The exhibition was prepared in connection with the Third Council of Europe Summit in Warsaw. It represents a highly interesting and modern presentation of the difficult years in the history of Warsaw and its inhabitants. The exhibition encompasses documents, photographs, a multimedia presentation and a documentary.

The exhibition was originally formulated to tie in with the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. Created by Andrzej Krzysztof Kunert, it opened in February in Strasbourg, where it was enthusiastically received. It is quite rare for the historical contents of the exhibition-the Warsaw Uprising and the phenomenon of the Polish Underground State-to be shown in such an attractive form. The exhibit goes beyond issues related to World War II. All events are shown in a broader historical context, from the First Republic of Poland to Solidarity and Poland's accession to the European Union.

The organizers (Stołeczna Estrada) note that common knowledge of the complexity of Poland's history against European history is marginal. The project stands a chance to change that, especially in the context of the ongoing European dialogue about World War II and its aftermath.

The exhibition is on display through May 31, daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. For group reservations call (+48-22) 530-62-10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.