The New Town refers to the area just north of the Barbakan walls, and just because the area makes use of the word ‘new,’ don’t think for a moment that you’re in one of the city's more modern districts. This settlement took root around the 15th century, essentially catering to the overspill of people in the Old Town. Unprotected from invaders it was here that the poorer element took quarters - namely the artisans, tradesmen and other miscellaneous classes not wealthy enough to afford frilly clothes. This was directly reflected in the buildings, many of which were only converted from timber into stone as late as the 18th century. Known for its wide streets, sprinkling of churches and raft of bars the New Town was the scene of ferocious fighting during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, and while the post-war reconstruction work carried out here was not nearly as meticulous – or authentic – as in the Old Town, it still makes an interesting destination for would-be adventurers.