Kanonia Street, Medieval street plaza in Old Town, Warsaw, Poland.
Kanonia Street is a triangular plaza behind St. John's Cathedral with a tight arrangement of old buildings. The space connects Jezuicka Street with the Royal Castle's courtyard entrance and forms a quiet corner within the Old Town complex.
In 1406, Duke Janusz I granted the land for housing thirteen canons who moved with the chapter from Czersk to Warsaw. This settlement marked the beginning of a small community that grew around the cathedral.
The plaza preserves its religious character through monuments that visitors notice while walking around. The Virgin Mary statue from 1771 and the large bell installed in 1972 shape how the place feels today.
The plaza sits centrally in the Old Town and is easy to explore on foot, with direct access to the cathedral and neighboring buildings. The tight space is best visited during quieter times of day when fewer people are around.
The narrowest building on the plaza is only about 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide, created by financial constraints during its construction. This unusual proportion makes it easy for visitors to overlook despite its quirky charm.
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