Saxon Axis

The Saxon Axis is an urban complex stretching from Krakowskie Przedmieście to Iron Gate Square through Saxon Garden. It connects several protected buildings and public spaces, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the reconstructed Saxon Palace.

Development of this urban layout began in 1713 under Augustus II the Strong as Warsaw's first large-scale planning project. The ensemble was heavily destroyed and later reconstructed in the post-war period, with many buildings rebuilt from historical records.

The garden at the heart of this axis became a gathering place where Warsaw residents walked and spent time together. The statues scattered throughout show classical figures and still shape how people experience this public space today.

The axis can be explored on foot with multiple entry points from surrounding streets. The best way to see everything is to walk from one end to the other, passing through the different protected areas along the way.

The project blended residential functions with military and communication spaces, creating a multifunctional urban zone for its time. This mix of different uses was unusual for a baroque planning project in the early 1700s.