Warsaw Districts

Warsaw is made up of 18 districts: Bemowo, Białołęka, Bielany, Mokotów, Ochota, Praga Płudnie, Praga Północ, Targówek, Rembertów, Śródmieście, Ursus, Ursynów, Wawer, Włochy, Wesoła, Wilanów, Wola, Żoliborz.

Bemowo district is situated on the Western out skirts of the town and constitutes its natural border. In the South, it is bordered by railway line, in the East - by an airport and in the West the district cuts across rural areas and almost reaches the edge of the Kampinowski Forest.

Białołęka district forms Warsaws Northern border. It is situated along the roads leading to Białystok, Gdańsk, Ostrołęka, Suwałki and the Zegrzyński Lake. Many industrial areas are situared in the South-Western part of the district, in residential areas of Stare Świdry, Konstantynów, Tarchomin, Annopol, Zerań and Zerań Wschodni.

Bielany district is situated in the Northern part of Warsaw on the left bank of Vistula River, in the vicinity if the Kampinoski National Park and is one of the loveliest and greenest Warsaw districts. The characteristic features of Bielany's countryside are, interalia, Bielany Forest, Młociny Park and Forest as well as Bemowo Forest. Bielany Forest, being a natural landscape reserve, is an ideal place for tourism. Both districts have preserved their ecological character and create portrait conditions for dwelling and development.

Mokotów district is situated on the right bank of the Vistula River. In the South, it borders the districts of Wilanów and Ursynów, in the West - Wawer district, in the East - Włochy and in the North - Ochota, Śródmieście and Praga Południe districts. Mokotów is a residential district. Embassies, residences, foreign delegations, well-known companies, public administration offices and radio and television broadcasting companies have found their place here.

Ochota district is situated in the South-Western part of Warsaw. It borders the districts of: Śródmieście, Włochy, Wola and Mokotów. Its proximity to Śródmieście district is definitely an advantage and attracts the investors. Along Jerozolimskie Avenue, in the three-kilometers section, the offices of many foreign companies are located. Ochota district covers the area of 972 hectares, of which 200 hectares are green areas.

Praga Południe district its dynamic development can be seen everywhere. Apart from many residential areas, built more than 10 years ago, e.g. Gocław-Lotnisko, Przyczółek Grochowski or Ignanska, new architecturally interesting residential complexes are being created. The district is the home of one of the most attractive residential districts in Warsaw, i.e. Saska Kępa - an exclusive villa district, characterized by its 1920s and 1930s-like construction style, rechecking Polish architectural trends of those years, from historic-style cottage-like and classical buildings to extreme functionalism. Many embassies have found their seat here.

Praga Północ district also lies on the right bank of the Vistula River. In the South, it borders Praga Południe district, in the East - Targówek district and in the West its neighbors are districts of Żoliborz and Śródmieście.

Rembertów district is on the far eastern side of the City of Warsaw, making it in a sense the gateway to the East and an entrance primarily through which the influences from Byelorussia and Russia enter Warsaw.

Śródmieście district can be called a cultural and recreational heart of the capital. Situated on the left bank of the Vistula River, in the very center of Warsaw and is possibly the most important district in Warsaw and probably is the most important district in Poland. The word, "śródmieście", in Polish means the "center of town". The district borders a railway line running through Warszawa Gdańska Station in the North, Jana Pawła II Avenue and Niepodległości Avenue in the West and in the South it runs thoroughly Batorego, Boya Żeleńskiego, Spacerowa, Gagarina, Podchorążych Streets, down Czerniakowska Street to the Vistula River and along Bartycka Street.

Targówek district is situated on the right bank of the Vistula River. In the South, it borders Praga Południe and Rembertów districts, in the East - Praga Północ district and in the North - Bialoleka district. It occupies the surface of 2,436 hectares, i.e. 5% of total Warsaw's surface.

Ursus is the smallest of all Warsaw districts. It is situated in the Western part of the capital, 9 km away from the city centre. In terms of communication, the favorable location of Ursus at the confluence of international roads and railway lines has to be pointed out. Approximately 1 km from Ursus' Northern border the international E-30 (Poznań) road runs in the East-West direction. A few Kilometric to the South from Ursus, two international North-South roads run: E-67 Katowice road and E-77 Kraków road.

Ursynów district is situated almost entirely on the Warsaw Plain, 20-30 meters above the level of the Vistula River and it spreads over the Southern part of Warsaw. In the district and its vicinity, there arc three natural reserves. The reserve of the Kabacki Forest is a remaining of huge Mazowiecka Wilderness. There are also the reserve of the Natoliński Forest and a newly created reserve of Ursynowska Escarpment. The location of the district at Warsaw`s border and the number of existing natural and landscape sites makes this area play an important role in natural ecosystems by enriching the natural ecological shied of the capital. Moreover, the district is almost free from industrial plants, buildings or equipment that, while operating, could be harmful to the natural environment.

Wawer district is situated on the right bank of the Vistula River, in the Southern part of Warsaw. In the North it borders Rembertów and Praga Południe districts and in the West - Mokotów and Wilanów districts. The area of Wawer district is 7971 hectares of which forests occupy 34.5%. Thus this is a green district, famous for its climatic qualities and a traditional health resort. It is also famous for its rich forests forming the Mazowiecki Landscape Park.

Wesoła districts is situated in the eastern part of the Warsaw, in the right bank of thw Vistula River, covers the area of 23 sq km. The area of Wesoła, is comparable to Rembertów and Praga Południe. Compared to other districts, Wesoła is last but one in terms of the number of residents, before the 13,000-strong Wilanów. It is also one of the least urbanized districts-its population density is only 650 people per sq km.

Wilanów district is situated in the South of Warsaw, on the Ieft bank of Vistula River. In the West, the district borders Ursynów, in the North - Mokotów and in the East - Wawer, a district situated on the right bank of the Vistula River. Wilanów is one of the loveliest districts in Poland and even abroad. It owes its fame to the King Jan III Sobieski who decided to build here his summer residence.

Włochy district is situated in the South-Eastern outskirts of the capital, far enough as not to let the city turmoil reach it and ac the same time so close that the communication with the city centre does not pose any problem. Somebody who wants to Iive in the district will surely appreciate the charm of its Iow, small buildings. However, it is the presence of nearby airport and not aesthetics that influence the limited height of the buildings. A favorable location is also of importance - two main roads going out of Warsaw run through Okęcie: Krakowska Avenue and Jerozolimskie Avenue.

Wola district is situated in the Western part of Warsaw and borders the North-Western part of industrial Żoliborz, the Northern part of peripheral railway line, Jana Pawła II Avenue, Jerozolimskie Avenue, the Warsaw Commuting Railway line (WKD), the Southern part of railway line at the section Warszawa Włochy - Warszawa Zachodnia, the Western part of railway line cutting across Polczyńska and Górczewska Streets, the Western part of Kolo Forest, the North-Western part of Armii Krajowej Avenue.

Żoliborz district is situated in the North-West part of Warsaw, on the Ieft bank of the Vistula River. Two main communication arteries run through the district: Armii Krajowej Route, linking the Eastern and Western part of the town and Wisłostrada, linking the North with the South. The Western part of the district is the place where the Powązki Cemetery and a complex of industrial area are located.