Colourful reconstructed townhouses ring Warsaw's Old Town Market Square, with the Mermaid statue in the plaza. — PHOTO“Market Square Warsaw (22594p).jpg” by Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.

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Warsaw Old Town Market Square

Meet the Mermaid in a square rebuilt after the war, at the centre of Warsaw's UNESCO-listed Old Town.

What to expect

The Old Town Market Square is the centre of Warsaw's medieval street plan. Its colourful façades and the Mermaid statue are part of a carefully reconstructed historic centre: UNESCO recognises the post-war rebuilding as an exceptional conservation achievement. From the square, narrow streets lead toward the Barbican and city walls on one side and Castle Square on the other. The square itself is an outdoor public space; the nearby Museum of Warsaw and Royal Castle are separate visits.

Free public square

Before you go

Entry and costs

The square and street views are free to enjoy. Museum, castle, guided-tour, café and restaurant costs are separate. Events and conservation work can temporarily change the open layout.

Visitor notes

This is the busiest part of the Old Town, especially around the Mermaid and café terraces. Allow time to explore the side streets rather than treating the square as a quick photo stop. The tourism office notes that the façades were rebuilt after wartime destruction; UNESCO's listing explains why the reconstructed centre is historically significant.

Opening hours

Date-specific hours are not available for this place. Check the official page for the day you plan to visit.

Good for

Old Town walkHistoric reconstructionLandmark views

Official sourceGo To Warsaw — Old Town guide

Checked 1 November 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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