Prince Street in Warsaw

Prince Street in Warsaw, with a length of approximately 560 meters, is one of the streets in Warsaw's Southern Śródmieście district, running east-west from the intersection with Rozbrat and Kruczkowski Streets to Three Crosses Square. Its history dates back to before the 18th century, when a ravine of the Żurawka stream was located here. Between 1749 and 1752, the stream was regulated, and a road was laid out, which gained significant development throughout much of the 19th century, including four-flame gas lamps. The street played a crucial role during the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, serving as one of the key defense points for the insurgents. Important sites, such as St. Lazarus Hospital, were located along it. Some buildings, like tenements and factories, were destroyed in the chaos of war, while others were demolished in the postwar years. The architecture of the street is predominantly neo-Gothic, especially in buildings designed by Tomasz Saryusz-Bielski. Modern structures, such as the Trading Center, the headquarters of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, introduce contemporary accents. The street is also rich in cultural aspects, with interesting historical commemorations, such as plaques dedicated to Pope Pius XI and Stanisław Piasecki. In the urban space of Prince Street, there is also Marshal Edward Rydz-Śmigły Park and Park na Książęcem, which serve as relaxation and recreation areas for residents and tourists while preserving fragments of the 18th-century park layout.