Nowy Świat Street, Commercial street in central Warsaw, Poland.
Nowy Świat is a pedestrian thoroughfare in central Warsaw that runs for around 600 meters and links neoclassical facades with shops and dining venues. The buildings stand close together and form a continuous row with a uniform roofline.
The thoroughfare was established in 1640 as part of the Royal Route linking Warsaw's Royal Castle with Wilanów Palace. During the Napoleonic period the original wooden structures were replaced with stone buildings that were later reconstructed after wartime damage.
The name translates to New World Street and reflects the optimism tied to the route's early development. Today locals use the promenade both for shopping and for strolling, often pausing at outdoor cafe terraces.
Visitors reach the street via the metro station Uniwersytet at the junction with Krakowskie Przedmieście and Świętokrzyska. The pedestrian zone works best for a walk outside main rush hours in late morning or afternoon.
An artificial palm tree standing roughly 12 meters high marks the southern end of the street and serves as a meeting point. The structure was originally installed as a temporary art piece but remained after public support.
Location: Warsaw
Location: Śródmieście
Inception: 1640
Address: Nowy Świat
GPS coordinates: 52.23333,21.01944
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28
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