Kamienica Pod Murzynkiem, Tenement house in Old Town Market Square, Warsaw, Poland.
Kamienica Pod Murzynkiem is a tenement house on the northern edge of the Old Town Market Square, part of the protected historic district. The three-story building features typical Warsaw architecture with symmetrically arranged windows and a street-level arcade for shops.
The house dates to the 17th century and underwent several modifications over time, reflecting different architectural periods. After World War II destruction, it was carefully reconstructed during the rebuilding of the Old Town.
The house reflects how Warsaw residents traditionally mixed living quarters with street-level shops, a common pattern throughout the Old Town. This blend of home and commerce still shapes how the square functions today.
The building sits centrally on the Old Town Market Square and is easy to reach on foot through the pedestrian zone. Visitors can view the exterior from the square, but the interior is typically private or only open during special occasions.
The name 'Pod Murzynkiem' comes from a painted mural or shop sign that once decorated the building and gave it this distinctive name. Before house numbers existed, Warsaw's Old Town used such painted emblems to identify different buildings.
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