Castle Square, Warsaw

Castle Square
Native nameplac Zamkowy (Polish)
TypeSquare
Maintained byWarsaw City Council
LocationŚródmieście, Warsaw, Poland
Coordinates52°14′51″N 21°0′49″E / 52.24750°N 21.01361°E / 52.24750; 21.01361
SouthRoyal Road
TypeCultural
Criteriaii, vi
Designated1980
Part ofHistoric Centre of Warsaw
Reference no.30bis
Designated1994-09-08
Part ofWarsaw – historic city center with the Royal Route and Wilanów
Reference no.M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 423[1]

Castle Square (Polish: plac Zamkowy) is a historic square in front of the Royal Castle – the former official residence of Polish monarchs – located in Warsaw, Poland. It is a popular meeting place for tourists and locals. The square, of somewhat triangular shape, features the landmark Sigismund's Column to the south-west, and is surrounded by historic townhouses. It marks the beginning of the bustling Royal Route extending to the south.


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