Mosaic House

Warsaw


Covering much of the end of the tenement building, this striking ceramic-tile mosaic, designed in 1956 by Zofia Czarnocka-Kowalska, combines classical Greek poses with socialist realist art to depict heroic men and women at work and play.

Nearby, look for the more avant-garde 1950s mosaic design by Roman Artymowski on the building at ul Mostowa 2.

Transportation

  • tram: Stare Miasto

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