Krasiński Square, Square in Warsaw, Poland

Krasiński Square is a broad public square in central Warsaw, Poland. It is paved with light grey rectangular stone slabs, with a row of short black bollards near the left side and a tall dark metal lamp post near the centre.

The square was created in 1765 on the former courtyard of the Krasiński Palace after the building was bought by the state. Over the centuries, it hosted a theatre, wool fairs, and courts, and it was heavily damaged during World War II.

The name of the square comes from the Krasiński family, who once owned the palace that stands beside it. Today, the open space is used for walks and gatherings, and the nearby garden offers a place to sit under the trees.

The square is flat and easy to walk across, with wide paved areas and no steps. It is close to the Old Town and to the Krasiński Garden, so you can combine a visit with a walk through both.

During the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, the square was the site of the only military parade of the insurgent forces. A sewer entrance near the square also served as an escape route for thousands of people.