Majewski Bathhouse

The Majewski Bathhouse is a granite building with a classical facade topped by a relief sculpture in the tympanum. The artwork depicts the abduction of Proserpina by Poseidon and adorns the upper section of the front facade.

The structure was built between 1832 and 1835 by architect Alfons Kropiwnicki as part of Warsaw's modern infrastructure development. It provided steam baths and individual cabins using water filtered from the nearby Vistula River.

The building represents the importance of public baths as gathering places in 19th-century Warsaw. Visitors can still see how such facilities combined hygiene, relaxation, and social life in a single space.

The building stands at Bednarska Street 2/4 in the city center and now houses the Faculty of Journalism, Information and Book Studies. Visitors can view the exterior at any time but should check ahead before attempting to enter the interior.

The facility offered specialized treatments with herbal, iron, and sulfur baths available to multiple guests at the same time. These therapeutic baths made it a place of healing and wellness alongside its practical functions.

Location: Warsaw

Location: Śródmieście

Inception: 1835

Architects: Alfons Kropiwnicki

Made from material: Strzelin granite

Address: Bednarska 2/4

GPS coordinates: 52.24590,21.02040

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10