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Contemporary City The New Town – began to form in the 14th century as a result of overcrowding in Old Town. The great influx of people was more than the Old Town could accommodate, so the new settlers begin to build houses on the outskirts. The houses were built mainly out of wood, and than later, around the 18th century, bricks were used in new construction. The New Town was originally called “New Warsaw” and in 1414 received town rights and was later renamed “New Town.” Today New Town, offers many dinning and shopping choices. It has superb upscale restaurants such as “Nowe Miasto Restaurant” located at 13/15 New Town Square. The Restaurant serves mainly vegetarian and seafood dishes, that are quite good. Of course you will also find several restaurants serving up traditional and old world style cooking as well. New Town is home to several antique shops. If you’re in the market for some “wonderful finds” and “great deals,” New Town is the place to find them. Keep in mind that if you purchase an antique that is dated earlier than 1950, you must obtain permission from the National Museum (Muzeum Narodowe) of Poland in order to take it out of the country. 
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