Grzybów Square

The square's history goes back to the early 17th century, when it was an undeveloped space at a crossroads leading to Ujazdów Castle, the village of Służewiec and the Old Town.

From the mid-17th century, it became the market square, then assumed Jurydyka status named Grzybów after the owner, Jan Grzybowski.

Also from 1815, the square was gradually built up in neoclassical style, with some of its buildings designed by famous architects such as Antonio Corazzi and Fryderyk Albert Lessel.

On 29 October 1863, during the January uprising, the Russians executed several insurgents in the square: Franciszek Trzaska, Górski, Filkiewicz, and Chojnacki.

During this period, Jewish people lived in the area, and it was famous for its many small shops offering articles of ironwork.

In November 1940, Grzybowski Square was part of the Warsaw Ghetto, and a wall separated the area from the non-Jewish side.