Plac św. Józefa w Kaliszu, Heritage square in central Kalisz, Poland
Plac św. Józefa w Kaliszu is a public square in the city center with a distinctive pentagonal shape where four streets meet. The surrounding buildings house financial institutions and administrative offices that reflect its historical importance.
The square was established in 1818 by architect Sylwester Szpilowski as a new civic center. After destruction in 1914, it was rebuilt and underwent further changes in 1935 and 1998.
The square is named after Saint Joseph and serves as a gathering point where locals move through daily routines. The pentagonal space has hosted various monuments over time that reflected the spiritual values of different generations.
The square is easy to reach since it connects to Plac Jana Pawła II to the north, ulica Kolegialna to the south, and Mariańska and Chodyńskiego streets to the east. Multiple entry points make it accessible on foot from different parts of the city.
Polish writer Maria Dąbrowska mentioned the square in her 1931 novel 'Noce i dnie' under the name plac Świętojański. Her description captured how a public fountain once provided drinking water to residents at this same location.
Location: Kalisz
GPS coordinates: 51.76350,18.09250
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:47
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