A market square has existed on this site since the 13th century. It was completely destroyed after the suppression of the Warsaw Uprising (1944), then it was long and meticulously restored according to the images left from pre-war times. Today it is a lively tourist destination with many cafes and restaurants. In the very center of the square is a sculpture of the Warsaw Mermaid. This is a symbol of the city, which is also depicted on the coat of arms of Warsaw. According to legend, once upon a time a Mermaid, sailing from the sea, came out of the water to rest on the sandy shore.→