About Old Town, Warsaw

Surrounded by the city walls, the Old Town is a maze of narrow cobbled streets and wide squares. Visiting the Old Town is a journey back in time and this makes it a must-see attraction. Warsaw had always remained one of the world’s finest cities exhibiting art and architecture for centuries. Then, WWII happened and the Nazis brought this city to ashes! And later this city vowed to regain the exact shape it had in the pre-World War II era. The reconstruction of the old town is an amazing human marvel, so precise that it is exactly the mirror image of the pre-war period. This remarkable feat was recognized by the UNESCO who in 1980 added the Warsaw Old Town to its list of World Heritage Sites. Warsaw stands as the perfect example of what humans are capable of! It is now a tourist attraction and has many restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops while the squares are home to beautiful Christmas markets. Kudos! This place is for every history and architecture buff! Must visit.

Must See

  • Old Town Market Square, The Castle Square, The Barbican, Old Town Churches like St. John’s Cathedral, The Jesuit Church, St. Martin’s Church, etc.
  • Art Gallery Amber Silver Line, King Sigismund's Column, Jan Kiliński Monument, The Little Insurgent Monument, Warsaw Museum, The Grand Theatre.
  • Rynek Starego Miasta.
  • Bronze sculpture (The Warsaw Mermaid) it’s the symbol of Warsaw.

How to reach

Warsaw's Old Town is 2 km away from the city center. You can walk or take a local ride for transportation.

Tips

  • Old Town has lots of historical buildings, landmarks, restaurants, and cafes.
  • One can go for street shopping in the Old Town.
  • Smoking and drinking in public are strictly prohibited.
  • On weekends and holidays, the busy city streets are closed for cars and open for throngs of pedestrians. So be wary of the crowd.
  • Plenty of places to eat. But nothing opens until after 12. Don’t make an early start.
  • Restaurants and cafes, however, are really expensive in this part of town. So it is advised to eat elsewhere.

Visit Time

Sunday: Open 24 Hours

Monday: Open 24 Hours

Tuesday: Open 24 Hours

Wednesday: Open 24 Hours

Thursday: Open 24 Hours

Friday: Open 24 Hours

Saturday: Open 24 Hours

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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