Kozia Street, Historic street in Śródmieście district, Warsaw, Poland
Kozia Street is a passage through central Warsaw that connects multiple buildings spanning different construction periods. It runs through densely built areas and displays a mix of Renaissance, Baroque, and modern structures standing side by side.
The street developed over several centuries, with early structures from the Early Modern period expanded in the 18th century. Following destruction in World War II, it was reconstructed in the 1940s with some buildings receiving new facades.
The street shapes central Warsaw's character with buildings displaying different architectural styles from various periods. Local residents and visitors use this passage to move between the city's key areas while experiencing the layered building heritage.
The location is easy to reach on foot and sits near St. Anne's Church and other central landmarks. It is best to visit early in the day, as the surrounding streets become quite crowded during peak hours.
A tenement house from the 18th century stands under monument protection and displays the craftsmanship of that era. The detailed stone ornaments on its facade are a rare example of the work by artisans who preserved this skill through Warsaw's many changes.
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