Franciszkańska Street, Historic street in Śródmieście district, Warsaw, Poland.
Description
Franciszkańska Street connects the New Town with Nalewki Street, running through residential buildings. These structures were entirely reconstructed following World War II destruction.
History
In the 1800s, this street became an important marketplace where Jewish residents and merchants regularly gathered. World War II destroyed it, but later reconstruction changed its character.
Culture
The street takes its name from the Church of Saint Francis, a religious building maintained by Franciscan monks. You can spot this church as you walk along the street.
Practical
The street is easily walkable and located near several transportation hubs including the City Hall Arsenal subway station. Buses also serve the area, making it simple to reach other parts of the city.
Did you know?
After the 1949 reconstruction, workers from the state printing house PWPW received apartments on this street. This reflected the planned resettlement of the area by authorities following the war.
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