Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy)

This historic square in front of the Royal Castle in Warsaw was the former official residence of the Kings of Poland. Today it is a popular meeting place for tourists and locals. It features Sigismund's Column to the southwest, which is surrounded by historic homes. It also marks the beginning of the royal road extending to the south. This square has seen many dramatic scenes in Polish history. Where national demonstrations took place during the period leading up to the outbreak of the January Revolution of 1863. On February 27, 1861, Russian bullets killed five people.