Old Parish Square
The square's name refers to the first parish church of St Michael the Archangel, known as ‘Fara’. According to historical sources, it was erected in the 13th century by Leszek the Black in gratitude for the victory over the Yotvingians. In the 15th century, a massive tower was added 5 miles from Lublin at the western side. Due to the poor technical condition of the building, the parish was demolished in 1857 upon the instruction of Albertow, the Governor of Lublin. A significant part of the church's furnishings was transferred to the contemporary cathedral, today's Archcathedral of Lublin. A mock-up model of the church and a reconstruction of its foundations can be seen in Old Parish Square. It is a result of revitalisation works conducted at the beginning of the 21st century.
Worth is also the view from the edge of Old Parish Square onto the eastern part of Lublin and the valley where three rivers meet: Bystrzyca, Czechówka and Czeniejówka. On the left is the Czwartek Hill with the church of St. Nicholas. You can also see the Lublin Castle with the donjon and the Holy Trinity Chapel from this place. Behind the Castle stretches the Kalinowszczyzna district with the church of St. Agnes. Down the Castle, you can see the church of St. Adalbert to which the alley of Władysław Panas leads.
