Plac Zbawiciela (Polish pronunciation: ) or Saviour Square, is a circular

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and roundabout in central

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. The square was originally designed by 18th-century gardener and architect Johann Christian Schuch as part of the royal gardens. Located toward the south end of Marszałkowska Street, near the Royal Baths Park, the square is named after the

Church of the Holiest Saviour Church of the Holiest Saviour ( pl, Kościół Najświętszego Zbawiciela) is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Śródmieście district of Warsaw, Poland. It is located on the Saviour Square. History The origins of the church date back to ...

, which was built in 1901–27 and stands at the square's southern side. Following the

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, new colonnades were erected based on those at Piazza della Repubblica in

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. The square is intersected radially by three streets: Marszałkowska, Mokotowska and Nowowiejska–Aleja Wyzwolenia. Its center is a

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encircled by a ring of buildings containing shops, offices and residences, as well as the church. The square was the setting and primary filming location for

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's 2006 film, ''Plac Zbawiciela''. The artistic installation '' Tęcza'' was installed here in summer 2012 which has been the subject of some controversy. In August 2015 the artistic installation was removed.

References

External links

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Plac Zbawiciela
at the official website of Śródmieście district
Aerial photo from maps.google.com
{{authority control Zbawiciela Tourist attractions in Warsaw Śródmieście, Warsaw