Długa Street

Długa Street runs through central Warsaw and is lined with multi-story buildings featuring brick facades and varied architectural details from different periods. The street stretches roughly 875 meters and connects key squares and neighborhoods.

The street developed as Warsaw expanded beyond the old town starting in the 17th century, taking shape as new neighborhoods grew. In the 20th century it received protected monument status to preserve its urban and architectural character.

The buildings along this street served as homes and workplaces for merchants, artisans, and families across centuries, and this everyday character still shows in the building designs. Walking through reveals how ordinary people organized their lives within these structures.

The street is easy to explore on foot and offers access to cafes, shops, and public buildings along the entire stretch. The best way to experience it is simply to walk and observe the buildings on both sides.

The street pavement uses different materials and patterns that distinguish it from other thoroughfares in the center, marking its protected status. These details in the paving are often the first thing careful visitors notice underfoot.

Location: Warsaw

Location: Śródmieście

Length: 875 m

Shares border with: Freta Street, Nowomiejska Street, Jana Kilińskiego Street, Krasiński Square, Miodowa Street, Barokowa Street, Bielańska Street, Bohaterów Getta Street

Address: Długa

GPS coordinates: 52.24833,21.00583

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42