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... ly 1806 Warsaw Principality was established following the signing of the Tylża Peace Treaty with the city again becoming a vibrant centre of political and cultural life. However, the defeat of Napoleon put paid to the independence hopes and also spelled the end of the Principality. After the Vienna Congress in 1815 Warsaw became the capital of the Polish Kingdom, a quasi-state politically dependent on Russia but managing to keep considerable autonomy for some years to come. This period saw an effective drive towards more orderly urban development coupled with important events in the academic life. A new thoroughfare - Aleje Jerozolimskie - was built and the style of buildings along the main streets such as Nowy Świat unified. Warsaw University and Technical University, the Main School of Music were established and t... Read all>>