Zygmunt Krasiński Square

The square is located in an area historically part of the fortified forefield of Wrocław's Old Town, known as Przedmieście Oławskie (Ohlauer Vorstadt). Following the demolition of the city's fortifications in 1807, this area was incorporated into Wrocław in 1808. In 1777, the first cemetery was established there, followed by others. From north to south, these included three Protestant cemeteries – St. Bernardine (until 1868), St. Christopher (until 1891), and Saviour (until 1867) – and the Catholic St. Dorothy Cemetery (1816–1861). As the cemeteries were gradually decommissioned starting in 1888, the land was repurposed into a square. Initially, it included a playground for children. In 1892, H. Richter designed it as a recreational and promenade space, preserving 28 gravestones and post-cemetery old trees. The square was modernised several times before 1945. A remnant of the necropolis persisted until 1901 near Komuny Paryskiej Street, numbers 2 to 6. In 2000, the square underwent a comprehensive restoration. == Names ==

Throughout its history, the square has been known by the following names: • Spielplatz (Playground) The current name was assigned by a resolution of the Wrocław City Council on 9 October 1993 (No. LXXI/454/93), effective from 1 January 1994. The street bordering the square to the east was named after Zygmunt Krasiński by the Municipal Board on 15 November 1945. On 23 October 2021, new bus stops named "Skwer Krasińskiego" were opened: one on past the intersection with , and another on before the intersection with Komuny Paryskiej Street. == Location and surroundings ==

Zygmunt Krasiński Square is located in the Przedmieście Oławskie district. a central area densely filled with urban fabric, characterised by mixed residential and other functions, part of the Old Town. • To the south: , with the southern terraced buildings interrupted only by . • To the east: , with the western terraced buildings interrupted only by . • To the north: A block of buildings extending to . == Area and layout ==

The square covers an area of , or . Adjacent to the square on Zygmunt Krasiński Street is a single-storey public toilet building with a footprint of , located on the same plot as the square. At the south-eastern corner, a commercial kiosk with a footprint of is situated. == Significance and protection ==

Zygmunt Krasiński Square serves as a vital recreational green space within the densely built-up Przedmieście Oławskie district. It is recognised as a significant urban green space in the compact, central downtown zone. The protected spatial layout, shaped from the 13th to 19th centuries, is the primary focus. The square itself is included in the municipal register of historic monuments under the title "Cemeteries: St. Bernardine, St. Christopher, Saviour, and St. Dorothy, now Zygmunt Krasiński Square", and is subject to corresponding protection. == See also ==