Iron-Gate Square, Warsaw

Name: Iron-Gate Square
Address: Warsaw, Poland

#303 among attractions in Warsaw

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Iron-Gate Square is a large open space in the city center of Warsaw. The square took its name from a large iron gate that once secured the western boundary of the Saxon Garden. ()

Local name: Plac Żelaznej Bramy Coordinates: 52°14'23"N, 21°0'11"E

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Śródmieścia (Śródmieście Północne)Warsaw Poland

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Iron-Gate Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brühl Palace, Saxon Palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Saxon Garden.

~1930 ftNE
Palace
Brühl Palace, Warsaw
10 min walk • Brühl Palace, once a magnificent baroque edifice situated in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, stands as a poignant testament to the city's turbulent past. Erected in the 17th century for a Polish nobleman, Jerzy Ossoliński, the palace became the property of Heinrich von...
~1940 ftE
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Saxon Palace, Warsaw
10 min walk • The Saxon Palace, once a magnificent example of Warsaw's architectural heritage, stands as a poignant reminder of the city's tumultuous past. Originally built in the 17th century, the palace was an emblem of Poland's aristocratic grandeur, with its classical façade...
~1910 ftE
Word War I memorial in 1700s palace
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Warsaw
10 min walk • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, Poland, stands as a poignant reminder of the countless soldiers who have given their lives for their country without recognition. This solemn memorial, dedicated to the unidentified soldiers who fell during World War I, is...
~1930 ftNE
Formal public park dating back to 1713
Saxon Garden, Warsaw
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, the Saxon Garden stands as a verdant oasis steeped in historical significance and natural beauty. Originally established in the 17th century as a Baroque garden for the Saxon Palace, it was opened to the public in 1727, making it...
~1900 ftE
Museum of global contemporary art
Zachęta, Warsaw
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, the Zachęta National Gallery of Art stands as a pivotal institution in the Polish art scene. Established in 1860, Zachęta is one of the oldest and most prestigious art galleries in the country, dedicated to the promotion of...
~1380 ftS
Restored prewar religious site
Nożyk Synagogue, Warsaw
7 min walk • The Nożyk Synagogue is the only surviving prewar Jewish house of prayer in Warsaw, Poland. It was built in 1898-1902 and was restored after World War II. It is still operational and currently houses the Warsaw Jewish Commune, as well as other Jewish organizations.
~1360 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church
Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Warsaw
7 min walk • The Church of St. Anthony of Padua is located on Warsaw's downtown at 31/33 Senatorska Street.
~1020 ftN
Forts and castles
Błękitny Wieżowiec, Warsaw
5 min walk • Błękitny Wieżowiec is a building located at Bank Square in Warsaw. The building is located in the location previously occupied by Warsaw's largest synagogue, the Great Synagogue, which was destroyed by the Germans in 1943.
~1400 ftS
Square
Grzybowski Square, Warsaw
7 min walk • Grzybowski Square is a triangular square in the Śródmieście district of Warsaw, Poland, between Twarda, Bagno, Grzybowska and Królewska streets.
~1940 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre, Warsaw
10 min walk • The National Theatre in Warsaw, Poland, was founded in 1765, during the Polish Enlightenment, by that country's monarch, Stanisław August Poniatowski.
~1940 ftE
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Warsaw
10 min walk • The Holy Trinity Church, also known as Zug's Protestant Church, is a Lutheran church in central Warsaw, Poland, and one of two Augsburg Evangelical temples in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iron-Gate Square?

Nearby attractions include Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument, Warsaw (1 min walk), Lubomirski Palace, Warsaw (2 min walk), Museum of John Paul II Collection, Warsaw (5 min walk), Błękitny Wieżowiec, Warsaw (5 min walk).

How to get to Iron-Gate Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iron-Gate Square:

Bus

Królewska 01 • Lines: 171, N11, N41, N42, N61 (4 min walk)
Pl. Grzybowski 03 • Lines: 102, 106 (5 min walk)

Tram

Królewska 06 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (4 min walk)
Plac Bankowy 07 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (7 min walk)

Metro

Świętokrzyska • Lines: M1, M2 (10 min walk)
Ratusz Arsenał • Lines: M1 (10 min walk)

Train

Warsaw City Center (19 min walk)
Warsaw Central (19 min walk)