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Reflection of the royal castle in a puddle on cobblestones. Castle square in Warsaw old town, Poland Royalty Free Stock Photo

Warsaw Old Town square, Royal castle at sunset, Poland Royalty Free Stock Photo

Royal castle landmark and square in old town of warsaw poland Royalty Free Stock Photo

The buildings and the Royal Castle on Castle Square in the Old Town of Warsaw, Poland Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Royal Castle in Castle Square in the old town of Warsaw in Poland Royalty Free Stock Photo

Royal Castle on the Castle Square in the Old Town of Warsaw, Poland Royalty Free Stock Photo

Royal Castle square in WarsawÃ¢â¬â¢s Old Town, Poland

Castle Square, the houses, the royal castle, and a church bell tower are visible in the Old Town of Warsaw, Poland Royalty Free Stock Photo

$Warsaw, Poland - June 13, 2025: Historic Warsaw Old Town Square featuring Sigismund\'s Column and Royal Castle, bustling with Royalty Free Stock Photo$

View of Warsaw old town Royal Castle square in Warsaw, Poland Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Warsaw's Old Town was established in the 13th century. The town originally grew up around the Castle of the Dukes of Mazovia that later became the Royal Castle. It is the oldest historical district of the capital of Poland. During the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 much of the district was badly damaged by the Luftwaffe which targeted the city's residential areas and historic landmarks in a campaign of terror bombing. During the Warsaw Uprising in August-October 1944 intense street fightings between German army and Polish underground forces - the Home Army - took place. About 90% of the Old Town buildings were destroyed. Remains of the tenements were systematically blown up by the German troops after the Upraising.