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Bank Square, Public square in downtown Warsaw, Poland

Bank Square is a rectangular public plaza in downtown Warsaw surrounded by administrative buildings and modern office towers. The space combines historical and contemporary architecture in a single setting.

The plaza emerged in the 19th century during the Congress Kingdom period, featuring notable buildings designed by architect Antonio Corazzi. It underwent significant changes after the fall of communism in Poland.

The square takes its name from a bank that once operated here and shaped the area's identity. Today it serves as a meeting point where the city's transformation from one era to another is visible in the buildings surrounding it.

The area serves as a major transportation hub with metro stations, bus stops, and tram connections. You can easily reach it from different parts of the city.

A monument to poet Juliusz Słowacki was unveiled here in 2001, replacing an earlier Soviet-era statue. This change symbolizes Warsaw's shift toward a new political direction.

Location: Warsaw

GPS coordinates: 52.24306,21.00222

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02

Warsaw photo spots: historic center, parks, museums

Warsaw combines medieval architecture with modern districts and offers visitors a look at several centuries of Polish history. The Old Town was reconstructed after World War II and includes the Market Square, the Royal Castle and the Barbican. The Palace of Culture has defined the skyline since the 1950s, while Wilanów outside the center displays baroque grandeur. The city stretches along the Vistula River, whose banks provide space for walking. Łazienki Park combines gardens with neoclassical buildings, while the Saxon Garden counts among Poland's oldest public parks. The POLIN Museum documents the history of Polish Jews, and the Neon Museum preserves postwar commercial signs. Praga on the right bank of the Vistula retains prewar buildings and has become an emerging arts district. Zabkowska Street shows preserved 19th-century tenements. Scientific institutions like the Copernicus Center and cultural venues complement the historical sites.

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