Ringed by pastel-colored merchant townhouses rebuilt after near-total destruction in World War II, Old Town Market Square is the historic heart of Warsaw and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its cobblestone expanse lined with cafes, street artists, and a bronze Mermaid statue at its center.
Know before you go
- Visit in the early evening when the square's cafes light up and street musicians perform.
- Look up at the townhouse facades to spot the different guild and merchant emblems painted on each one.
- The Warsaw Museum, housed in several of the square's townhouses, gives useful context on the postwar rebuilding effort.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Old Town Market Square?
Old Town Market Square is in Warsaw, Poland.
What is Old Town Market Square known for?
Ringed by pastel-colored merchant townhouses rebuilt after near-total destruction in World War II, Old Town Market Square is the historic heart of Warsaw and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its cobblestone expanse lined with cafes, street artists, and a bronze Mermaid statue at its center.




