Rynek Mariensztacki
Rynek Mariensztacki is a small square in the Mariensztat neighborhood of Warsaw, surrounded by low-rise buildings that give the place a relaxed feel. The square features a fountain with sculptures of boys, designed by artist Jerzy Jarnuszkiewicz, along with simple paving, benches, and old-fashioned street lamps that maintain its original character.
The square originated in the mid-18th century as a marketplace and later became an important trading spot for food and everyday goods. After heavy wartime damage, it was redesigned in 1949 and received its current name when the surrounding housing estate was built as part of Warsaw's post-war reconstruction.
The square took its current name in 1949 when the surrounding housing estate was developed. Residents value its quiet, understated character, which contrasts sharply with the busy roads and busier districts nearby.
The square is easily accessible from multiple directions via the surrounding streets Źródłowa, Boczna, Sowia, and Garbarska, making it simple to visit on foot. The site is compact and works well for a quiet break away from the traffic noise of the nearby W-Z route.
The corner of Ulica Sowia and the square features a building adorned with a striking mosaic clock designed by Zofia Czarnocksa-Kowalska and Jan Seweryn Sokołowski. Remarkably, this building was constructed in just 19 days from foundation to roof.
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