On Warsaw’s New Town Market Square, the Roman Catholic Church of St Casimir pairs a restrained exterior with late Baroque details. Look for the pilasters, pediments and family coats of arms that point to its royal foundation, then step inside to see surviving elements of the original decor, including a funerary monument by Lorenzo Mattielli. The church also carries a painful World War II history: German bombing killed nuns and civilians here. Pick up the on-site brochure to understand that chapter of its past.
Royal Baroque details
Built in the seventeenth century, St Casimir’s is a Baroque church on New Town Market Square. Its late Baroque exterior includes pilasters and pediments, along with family coats of arms that recall its royal foundation. Queen Maria Casimire Sobieska helped fund the church; take time to read about her contribution during your visit.
The church during World War II
German bombing during World War II killed many nuns and civilians at the church. An on-site brochure explains the events and offers context for the site’s history. Inside, surviving original decor includes a funerary monument sculpted by Lorenzo Mattielli in 1746. The church has a bench for prayer, though access inside is not complete.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is St Casimir Church in Warsaw?
It is at Rynek Nowego Miasta 2, on New Town Market Square.
What can you see inside St Casimir Church?
Surviving original decor includes a funerary monument sculpted by Lorenzo Mattielli in 1746. There is also a bench for prayer.
What is the church’s World War II history?
German bombing killed many nuns and civilians at the church. Pick up the brochure on site for more information.
Is St Casimir Church accessible?
Access inside is not complete, so visitors with mobility needs should plan for possible barriers.
