Rynek Starego Miasta (Old Town Market Place)

This picturesque square is the social heart of Warsaw’s Old Town. Its colorful townhouses, outdoor cafés, and central Mermaid of Warsaw statue create one of the city’s most memorable scenes. The mermaid, known as Syrenka, is a symbol of Warsaw. Local legend connects the city’s origins with the story of Wars and Sawa, while the mermaid has become an enduring emblem of the capital.