Franciszkańska Street, Warsaw

Name: Franciszkańska Street
Address: Warsaw, Poland

#308 among attractions in Warsaw

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Franciszkańska is a street in the centre of Warsaw, linking the New Town with Nalewki street. In the 19th century it was inhabited primarily by Jews, who converted the street into a large open-air marketplace. The name itself was derived from the Church of Saint Francis owned by the Franciscans. ()

Local name: Ulica Franciszkańska w Warszawie Coordinates: 52°15'8"N, 21°0'12"E

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Śródmieścia (Nowe Miasto)Warsaw Poland

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Franciszkańska Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Krasiński Palace, Warsaw Barbican, Warsaw Uprising Monument, Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum.

~1070 ftS
Baroque-style 17th-century palace
Krasiński Palace, Warsaw
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, the Krasiński Palace stands as a majestic testament to the country's rich history and architectural grandeur. Built in the 17th century, this Baroque masterpiece was once referred to as the 'Palace of the Republic' due to its...
~1650 ftE
16th-century defense wall of a castle
Warsaw Barbican, Warsaw
8 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...
~1170 ftSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Warsaw Uprising Monument, Warsaw
6 min walk • The Warsaw Uprising Monument stands as a poignant tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Polish resistance fighters who rose against German occupation during World War II. Unveiled in 1989 on the 45th anniversary of the uprising, the monument is located in the...
~1190 ftE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum, Warsaw
6 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...
~1160 ftNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East, Warsaw
6 min walk • The Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East stands as a poignant reminder of the harrowing history endured by Polish citizens during World War II and the subsequent years. Located in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, this war memorial is dedicated to the millions of...
~1250 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Tylman van Gameren
St. Kazimierz Church, Warsaw
7 min walk • St. Kazimierz Church is a Roman Catholic church in Warsaw's New Town at Rynek Nowego Miasta 2.
~1120 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Palace
Sapieha Palace, Warsaw
6 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.
~1870 ftS
Baroque architecture, Palace
Palace of the Four Winds, Warsaw
10 min walk • The Palace of the Four Winds, also known as the Tepper Palace, is a rococo palace in Warsaw located at ulica Długa 38/40.
~1440 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Church
Church of the Holy Spirit in Warsaw, Warsaw
7 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.
~1490 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Warsaw
8 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.
~1760 ftSE
War monument honoring child soldiers
Mały Powstaniec, Warsaw
9 min walk • Mały Powstaniec is a statue in commemoration of the child soldiers who fought and died during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. It is located on Podwale Street, Warsaw, Poland, next to the ramparts of Warsaw's Old Town.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franciszkańska Street?

Nearby attractions include Muzeum Adwokatury Polskiej, Warsaw (4 min walk), Bonifraterska Street, Warsaw (4 min walk), Church of John of God, Warsaw (4 min walk), Church of St Francis in Warsaw, Warsaw (5 min walk).

How to get to Franciszkańska Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franciszkańska Street:

Bus

Franciszkańska 02 • Lines: 116, 178, N44 (2 min walk)
Świętojerska 02 • Lines: 180 (4 min walk)

Tram

Muranowska 08 • Lines: 15, 18, 35 (6 min walk)
Muranów 05 • Lines: 15, 18, 35 (7 min walk)

Metro

Ratusz Arsenał • Lines: M1 (13 min walk)
Dworzec Gdański • Lines: M1 (14 min walk)

Train

Warszawa Gdańska (18 min walk)
Warszawa Zoo (26 min walk)