Castle Square, Warsaw
Castle Square (Polish: plac Zamkowy) is a historic square in front of the Royal Castle – the former official residence of Polish monarchs – located in Warsaw, Poland. It is a popular meeting place for tourists and locals. The square, of somewhat triangular shape, features the landmark Sigismund's Column to the south-west, and is surrounded by historic townhouses. It marks the beginning of the bustling Royal Route extending to the south.
| Native name | plac Zamkowy (Polish) |
|---|---|
| Type | Square |
| Maintained by | Warsaw City Council |
| Location | Śródmieście, Warsaw, Poland |
| Coordinates | 52°14′51″N 21°0′49″E |
| South | Royal Road |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, vi |
| Designated | 1980 |
| Part of | Historic Centre of Warsaw |
| Reference no. | 30bis |
Historic Monument of Poland | |
| Designated | 1994-09-08 |
| Part of | Warsaw – historic city center with the Royal Route and Wilanów |
| Reference no. | M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 423 |
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