This year's illuminations are supposed to be somewhat more modest due to the special circumstances we are all facing in 2020. I can't really tell, perhaps they are... at the same time, though, there are some new elements introduced.
In spite of the lockdown* the afternoon Royal Route was overflowing with people. I imagine there are fewer tourists, because of the travelling restrictions, and more locals in their place. I was really amazed at the number of people – but isn't it obvious. Normally the crowd would be distributed also in culture venues, bars and restaurants. Everyone must be tired of strolls in their own residential areas (like I am!) – and the illuminations are tempting to go out and feel the festive time approaching. This at least!
A walk along Nowy Świat Street.
To take you back in time to the Christmas views in Warsaw as seen by me: last year and two years ago.
*The Polish government is allergic to the word „lockdown” - they are introducing random measures which basically amount to an actual lockdown (not as strict as in most European countries this autumn/winter).
