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Warsaw's Neon Signs Make a Vibrant Comeback

4/6/2026

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  • Warsaw's neon signs are experiencing a revival after decades of decline.
  • Signs were introduced in 1926.
  • The postwar neonisation began in 1956 to brighten the city after many neon signs were lost during World War II.
  • The Neon Museum, founded in 2012 by Ilona Karwinska and David Hill, attracts over 100,000 visitors annually.
  • Plans are underway to open a second museum in Budapest.