Warsaw Old Town, Warsaw

Name: Warsaw Old Town
Address: Warsaw, Poland

#464 among attractions in Warsaw

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Warsaw Old Town is the oldest part of Warsaw, the capital city of Poland. It is bounded by the Wybrzeże Gdańskie, along with the bank of the Vistula river, Grodzka, Mostowa and Podwale Streets. It is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Warsaw. The heart of the area is the Old Town Market Place, rich in restaurants, cafés and shops. Surrounding streets feature medieval architecture such as the city walls, St. John's Cathedral and the Barbican which links the Old Town with Warsaw New Town. ()

Local name: Stare Miasto w Warszawie Unesco: from 1980Area: 2.57 mi²Coordinates: 52°14'59"N, 21°0'44"E

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Śródmieścia (Stare Miasto)Warsaw Poland

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Warsaw Old Town – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Castle, Sigismund's Column, Old Town, Warsaw Barbican.

~670 ftSE
Former palace and museum with guided tours
Royal Castle, Warsaw
4 min walk • The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland, stands as a majestic reminder of the country's royal heritage and tumultuous history. Restored to its former glory after being almost entirely destroyed during World War II, this iconic landmark is now a museum that attracts history...
~1070 ftSE
Landmark 17th-century royal monument
Sigismund's Column, Warsaw
6 min walk • Sigismund's Column, also known as Kolumna Zygmunta in Polish, stands as an iconic memorial in the heart of Warsaw, Poland. Erected in 1644, it is one of the city's oldest secular monuments and a testament to one of the most significant kings in Polish history, King...
~110 ftS
Medieval square rebuilt after WWII
Old Town, Warsaw
1 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...
~530 ftNW
16th-century defense wall of a castle
Warsaw Barbican, Warsaw
3 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...
~380 ftSE
Church
Jesuit Church, Warsaw
2 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...
~450 ftSE
Catholic cathedral dating back to 1339
St. John's Archcathedral, Warsaw
3 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...
~1030 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum, Warsaw
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum is a tribute to one of the most remarkable scientists in history. This museum, dedicated to the double Nobel Prize laureate, is situated in the very house where Maria Skłodowska-Curie was born on...
~770 ftS
Square
Castle Square, Warsaw
4 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...
~730 ftNW
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.
~570 ftSE
Palace
Deanery of St. John's Cathedral, Warsaw
3 min walk • The Deanery of St. John's Cathedral, Warsaw is a historic building located on ulica Dziekania in the Old Town of Warsaw, Poland. Since 2016 the Deanery has been the home of the Museum of the Archdiocese of Warsaw.
~920 ftS
Palace, Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Młodziejowski Palace, Warsaw
5 min walk • Młodziejowski Palace Pałac Młodziejowskiego, Polish pronunciation:, also the Morsztyn Palace, is a palace located in Warsaw at 10 Miodowa Street, with annexes at 7 Podwale Street. The palace was erected in the Baroque style at the end of the 17th century. It is adjacent to the Branicki and Szaniawski palaces.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Warsaw Old Town?

Nearby attractions include Old Town, Warsaw (1 min walk), Muzeum Literatury im. Adama Mickiewicza, Warsaw (1 min walk), Muzeum Warszawy, Warsaw (1 min walk), Muzeum Farmacji, Warsaw (2 min walk).

How to get to Warsaw Old Town by public transport?

The nearest stations to Warsaw Old Town:

Bus

Boleść 01 • Lines: 118, 185 (5 min walk)
Podzamcze 02 • Lines: 118, 185 (6 min walk)

Tram

Stare Miasto 02 • Lines: 13, 20, 23, 26, 4 (7 min walk)
Metro Ratusz Arsenał 10 • Lines: 13, 20, 23, 26, 4 (15 min walk)

Metro

Ratusz Arsenał • Lines: M1 (15 min walk)
Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet • Lines: M2 (24 min walk)

Train

Warszawa Zoo (25 min walk)
Warszawa Gdańska (28 min walk)