Streets squares and districts to visit Warsaw

This is the heart of the old town. The surrounding houses, rebuilt in their Baroque style, have superb facades that ensure the homogeneity of the square. These colorful houses contrast with the Communist architecture of the new town. The north side is considered the most beautiful part of the square, with its marble-framed houses, fittings and niches. Today, its center is occupied by the statue of the Mermaid, the symbol of Warsaw, erected in 1855.

In the north of the old town, this neighbourhood was founded in the th century outside the ramparts. Poorer than Warsaw, this city had its own municipal structure, which made it an independent municipality. It goes through barbacane.

This square is steeped in history, thanks to the various elements that take pride of place here. First and foremost, there's the statue of Charles de Gaulle, symbolizing the general's commitment to training Polish soldiers during the Second World War. Near the statue, an artificial palm tree (an artistic device) highlights the Jewish community's past. Finally, the Warsaw Stock Exchange, housed in the former headquarters of the Polish Communist Party, completes the space.