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Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)

Junction ul. Miodowa and Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Warsaw, Poland (Śródmieście Północne)
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Ranked #15 of 125 attractions in Warsaw
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Located in Old Town, this picturesque open plaza was built in 1821 and features the King Zygmunt III column in its center.
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Leuven, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

This is a big place in the old city centre where there is always something happening with street artists. We had the luck of seeing a vibraphone player who was really great. That is what we like in a city: busy places with lots of activity.

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Oslo, Norway
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

It's a nice place, but it is too crowded. One day it was full of people waving polish flags, the next it was a Jesus-concert and the third it was a opera of some kind. Not my cup of tea...

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Boynton Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

we didn't go into the catle but stayed right across from it. gorgeous!!! did not see many people go in and based on other reviews we decided to just look from the outside.

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Solothurn, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

I love walking down these streets, so many tourists, such a sympathetic place I will never forget the first time I've been there I'll come back soon,

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Petah Tiqwa, Israel
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

There's actually nothing much to see in the square itself (other than the column), but the castle is nearby and some eateries are also there. The square is lovely in the evening (that is, until drunk local teens start pouring in).

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Redwood City, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

It's hard to believe how many locals come here. Either to sit at the base of the statue or stand around the square and talk, or just passing thru on the way to the Old Town Square. If you like to people watch, this is a great place to do it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

A square in the Old City with excellent buildings. Dominated by the Rat house the square is surrounded by cafes & restaurants which with table outside. When the whether permits it can be a fantastic place to spend some hours.

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Lincolnshire U.K
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Great buildings and ambiance. Watch where you step as lots of dog mess once you went outside of the old town area!

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Boone, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

The Plac Zamkowy Castle Square) is a wonderful place to just sit. I often just sit on the wall and read a book there. It was another area rebuilt after WWII, and they did a beautiful job of it. Do not miss this if you go to Warsaw.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Beautifull square, with a lot of turist, and impressive houses. There is cheap restaurants around the area.

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