Polish Traces in New York – Places You Must See

Kościuszko Monument – Central Park

On the eastern edge of Central Park, at the entrance from 67th Street and 5th Avenue, stands the bronze monument of Tadeusz Kościuszko. Unveiled in 1913, it is one of the oldest Polish monuments in America. Kościuszko sits on a horse, holding a saber – commemorating his role as a general in the American War of Independence.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Church – East Village

Address: 101 East 7th Street, Manhattan

The oldest Polish church in New York City, established in 1873. Masses in Polish are still held today. Beautiful stained glass and a neo-Gothic interior. It’s worth visiting on Sunday – after mass, you can meet the Polish community.

Greenpoint – Little Poland in Brooklyn

Greenpoint is a historic Polish neighborhood in New York City. Although gentrification has changed its character, you can still find Polish shops, bakeries, and restaurants here. A stroll down Manhattan Avenue is a journey through time – signs in Polish, the smell of paczki, and Polish newspapers in kiosks.

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland

Address: 233 Madison Avenue, Manhattan

If you need to handle official matters – passport, ID, civil status certificate – this is the place. The consulate is located in an elegant building in Midtown. Make an appointment online before your visit.

Pułaski Monument – the Great Parade

At the intersection of Broadway and 14th Street (Union Square) stands the equestrian statue of General Kazimierz Pułaski. Every year in October, the Great Pułaski Parade marches through the streets of Manhattan – the largest Polish parade outside of Poland.

Polish & Slavic Center – Greenpoint

Address: 177 Kent Street, Brooklyn

A center for Polish culture in Greenpoint. Exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, Polish language courses. Check their website for the event calendar.

How to Get There

• Central Park (Kościuszko Monument) – subway: 6 to 68th Street or N/R/W to 5th Ave/59th St
• East Village (church) – subway: 6 to Astor Place or L to 1st Avenue
• Greenpoint – subway: G to Greenpoint Avenue or Nassau Avenue