Monument of the greatest Polish poet was erected in 1898, on 100th aniversary of his birthday.
It is placed in the square near Krakowskie Przedmiescie, next to the Carmelite Church.
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and of St. Joseph, commonly known as the Carmelite Church was built in 1692-1701 to the plan of Jozef Szymon Bellotti, erected over the site of an older (1643) wooden church.
The Neoclassical facade dates from about 1782. Inside - 18th century high alter designed by the famous architect of Dutch descent, Tylman van Gameren.
This church was the site of Fryderyk Chopin's first employment. He was invited to give a recital on the wonderful organ inside.
During World War II the church escaped severe damage and was only slightly damaged. As one of the very few architectural monuments in Warsaw it remained original.