Krakowskie Przedmiescie is Warsaws most prestigious historic street and the northern part of the Royal Route connecting the Royal Castle to Wilanow Palace. This elegant boulevard features stunning architecture including the Presidential Palace, University of Warsaw, St. Annes Church, and numerous palaces and monuments. The pedestrianized street is lined with cafes, restaurants, and cultural institutions, making it perfect for leisurely strolls.
Street free to walk. Royal Route from Castle to Lazienki. Churches and museums along route have separate fees
Evening for illuminated buildings and lively atmosphere. Sunday mornings for peaceful walks when car traffic is minimal. Spring and autumn for comfortable walking weather.
Metro: Nowy Swiat-Uniwersytet (M2 line) is at the southern end. Bus: Lines 116, 175, 180 along the route. Tram: Lines at Swietokrzyska. Walking distance from Old Town.
A beautiful pedestrian boulevard with historic palaces, churches, and university buildings. Street performers and artists in summer. Elegant cafes and restaurants. The heart of cultural Warsaw.
Open 24/7, public street. Individual attractions have separate opening hours.
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The Royal Route (Trakt Krolewski) is a 4km historic road connecting the Royal Castle through Krakowskie Przedmiescie and Nowy Swiat to Wilanow Palace. It was the route used by Polish kings and is now Warsaw's most scenic walking path.
Key landmarks include the Presidential Palace (Palac Prezydencki), University of Warsaw main gate, St. Anne's Church, Church of the Holy Cross (where Chopin's heart is kept), Bristol Hotel, and numerous aristocratic palaces.
Useful tips for visiting Krakowskie Przedmiescie
Start at the Royal Castle and walk south through Krakowskie Przedmiescie to Nowy Swiat street. Watch the changing of the guard at the Presidential Palace. Visit St. Annes Church observation tower for city views. Stop at E. Wedel chocolate shop on Nowy Swiat.
Metro: Nowy Swiat-Uniwersytet (M2 line) is at the southern end. Bus: Lines 116, 175, 180 along the route. Tram: Lines at Swietokrzyska. Walking distance from Old Town.
A beautiful pedestrian boulevard with historic palaces, churches, and university buildings. Street performers and artists in summer. Elegant cafes and restaurants. The heart of cultural Warsaw.
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