Theatre Square

Theatre Square is a public plaza in central Warsaw located between the Grand Theatre building and Senatorska Street. Classical structures with neo-renaissance elements frame the square, creating a defined outdoor space at the heart of the city.

The square was established in 1818 and developed into an important civic center. During World War II, it suffered severe destruction, particularly during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.

The square takes its name from the Grand Theatre, which has shaped cultural life here since opening and continues to host regular opera and ballet performances. The architecture and everyday use of the space reflect its role as a center for performing arts in the city.

The square connects to multiple public transportation points, making it easy to reach from different parts of the city. Restaurants and shops line the surrounding area, allowing visitors to rest and eat while exploring the center.

A marker for the Warsaw Meridian from 1880 still exists near the square, marking a time reference used before Greenwich Mean Time became standard. This overlooked feature reveals how the city once measured its own time independently.