Stara Prochownia, Warsaw

Name: Stara Prochownia
Address: ul. Boleść 2, Warsaw, 00-259, Poland
Telephone: +48 22 635 89 64

#302 among attractions in Warsaw

Vernacular architecture, Theater, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

Stara Prochownia also known as the Bridge Gate is a historic building in Warsaw New Town. It is located on ulica Boleść, just below the New Town and the Warsaw Barbican, on the Vistula River escarpment. ()

Local name: Brama Mostowa w Warszawie Architectural style: Brick gothicCoordinates: 52°15'7"N, 21°0'43"E

Address

ul. Boleść 2Śródmieścia (Nowe Miasto)Warsaw 00-259 Poland

Contact

+48 22 635 89 64

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Day trips

Stara Prochownia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Castle, Old Town, Warsaw Barbican, Jesuit Church.

~1420 ftS
Former palace and museum with guided tours
Royal Castle, Warsaw
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~910 ftS
Medieval square rebuilt after WWII
Old Town, Warsaw
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, the Old Town is a historic jewel that brings the past to life with its cobblestone streets and medieval architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage site, reconstructed meticulously after the devastation of World War II, serves as a...
~640 ftSW
16th-century defense wall of a castle
Warsaw Barbican, Warsaw
4 min walk • The Warsaw Barbican stands as an enduring testament to the historical fortifications that once encircled the city of Warsaw, Poland. This semicircular bastion, an essential part of the city's defensive walls, was constructed in 1548 at the behest of the Italian...
~1160 ftS
Church
Jesuit Church, Warsaw
6 min walk • The Jesuit Church, also known as the Church of the Gracious Mother of God, is a significant landmark nestled in the heart of Warsaw, Poland. This magnificent church, with its striking Baroque architecture, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural...
~1190 ftS
Catholic cathedral dating back to 1339
St. John's Archcathedral, Warsaw
6 min walk • St. John's Archcathedral stands as a revered emblem of Warsaw, Poland, embodying the city's rich history and religious heritage. This venerable church, steeped in Gothic architecture, has been a pivotal site for Polish Catholics and a witness to many of the nation's...
~780 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum, Warsaw
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~1580 ftS
Square
Castle Square, Warsaw
8 min walk • Castle Square, located at the entrance to the Warsaw Old Town, is a historic plaza that offers a window into Poland's rich past. Dominated by the impressive Royal Castle, the square is a testament to the resilience of Warsaw, having been meticulously reconstructed...
~880 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church, Tylman van Gameren
St. Kazimierz Church, Warsaw
5 min walk • St. Kazimierz Church is a Roman Catholic church in Warsaw's New Town at Rynek Nowego Miasta 2.
~1490 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Sapieha Palace, Warsaw
8 min walk • Sapieha Palace is one of the palaces in Warsaw New Town district of Warsaw, Poland. Started by the powerful Sapieha family who gave the name to the building, it currently houses the Environmental Protection School Complex.
~790 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Church
Church of the Holy Spirit in Warsaw, Warsaw
4 min walk • The Church of the Holy Spirit in Warsaw is a church at 3 Długa Street, in Warsaw's New Town. The church was originally built in the Gothic style alongside a hospital in the 14th century.
~1060 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Warsaw
6 min walk • The Church of the Visitation of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, otherwise known as St. Mary's Church is a church in Warsaw, Poland. It is one of oldest buildings and one of the few surviving examples of Gothic architecture in the city. It is located at ulica Przyrynek 2.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stara Prochownia?

Nearby attractions include St. Hyacinth's Church, Warsaw (3 min walk), Warsaw Barbican, Warsaw (4 min walk), Muzeum Literatury im. Adama Mickiewicza, Warsaw (4 min walk), Muzeum Warszawy, Warsaw (4 min walk).

How to get to Stara Prochownia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stara Prochownia:

Bus

Boleść 01 • Lines: 118, 185 (3 min walk)
Sanguszki 02 • Lines: 118, 185 (6 min walk)

Tram

Stare Miasto 02 • Lines: 13, 20, 23, 26, 4 (10 min walk)
Muranów 05 • Lines: 15, 18, 35 (15 min walk)

Metro

Ratusz Arsenał • Lines: M1 (17 min walk)
Dworzec Wileński • Lines: M2 (26 min walk)

Train

Warszawa Zoo (22 min walk)
Warszawa Gdańska (25 min walk)