The Zamość Old City

The Zamość Old City is the city's oldest historic district in Poland. It is one of Poland's World Heritage Sites (added in 1992). According to UNESCO, the value of this monument stems from its status as an outstanding example of a late-16th-century Renaissance planned town that retains its original layout and fortifications, as well as many buildings of particular interest that blend Italian and Central European architectural traditions.

On September 16, 1994, the neighborhood was classified as one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments. The National Heritage Board of Poland maintains its listing.

The Zamość Old City was built on a hexagonal design with two separate sections: the noble homes on the west and the town itself on the east established around three squares (the Grand Market Square, the Salt Market Square, and the Water Market Square).

The Grand Market Square, surrounded by several kamienice, and Zamość City Hall are among the city's key landmarks. The Zamość Cathedral, the Zamość Synagogue, the Zamojski Academy, and the Zamojski Palace are also located in the Zamość Old City.

Location Zamość, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland