Palace Square in Warsaw

The Palace Square is also the central historical square of Warsaw. It is noteworthy that in its center stands the column of Sigismund, erected in 1644 by King Wladislav IV to his father Sigismund III Vase.

The entire eastern part of the square is occupied by the Royal Castle, which gave it its name. In the XIII century there was a wooden fortress, on the site of which a palace was later built, around which the Old Town grew over time. In 1596, after the transfer of the capital from Krakow to Warsaw, the castle became the official royal residence. A commemorative constitution of 1791 was adopted here.

During World War II, on the orders of Adolf Hitler, the castle was blown up. Only a small part of the building survived. The decision to restore was made in 1949, but work began only in 1971. The work was financed through social contributions.

In 1980, the Royal Castle and the Old Town were inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage Lists.