Podkowa Leśna
Place in Masovian, Poland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Podkowa Leśna [pɔtˈkɔva ˈlɛɕna] (literal meaning – "Forest Horseshoe", in full: Miasto-ogród Podkowa Leśna – "Garden-City Podkowa Leśna") is a town in Grodzisk Mazowiecki County, Masovian Voivodeship of Poland and located within the territory of the Młochowskie Forests. The town also has the status of gmina, meaning "commune". Population – ca. 4000.
Podkowa Leśna | |
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 Villa Stawisko, former home of writer Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Podkowa Leśna | |
| Coordinates: 52°7′N 20°44′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodship | Masovian |
| County | Grodzisk Mazowiecki |
| Gmina | Podkowa Leśna (urban gmina) |
| Established | 19th century |
| Town rights | 1969 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Artur Tusiński |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.1 km2 (3.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 3,822 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 05-807 |
| Area code | +48 22 |
| Car plates | WGM |
| Website | http://www.podkowalesna.pl |
Located in a beautiful setting not far from Warsaw, the town has an interesting collection of villas dating back to the interwar period, along with newly built modern family homes and mansions. Forests surround the city on three sides from the east, south, and north. Peacocks freely wonder around the town. It is considered by some to be "Warsaw's bedroom" given its relaxing, natural environment and close proximity to the capital of Poland, Warsaw.
History
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The town was designed in 1925 by Anthony Jawornicki and is based on the principles of the garden city movement.[1] Its growth was aided by the construction of the Warsaw Commuter Railway in 1927 which has 3 stations located in the town. Due to the town being served by this light railway line, it is easily accessed from central Warsaw.
On 1 September 1939, the first day of World War II, bombs fell on Podkowa Leśna that the Luftwaffe had intended for Warsaw. Afterwards, it was occupied by Germany until 17 January 1945, when the Soviets entered Podkowa Leśna.
On 1 January 1969, it obtained town status.
It is historically has attracted residents from the arts, culture and politics and is increasingly popular with wealthy professionals and business people. The town is one of the wealthiest in Poland.[2]
Town layout
There is a small town centre consisting of numerous amenities such as a church, bank, post office, wine shop, numerous delicatessens, police station, veterinarian and numerous restaurants. Just beyond the edge of the forest to the North West is a modern shopping centre called "Galeria Podkowa".[3]
Education
There are 3 schools in the town, junior, primary and high school.
Popular culture
The 2021 movie "In For a Murder" was set in Podkowa Leśna[4]
Smart City
In 2018, Podkowa Leśna was selected as a model Orange Smart City.[5] Fibre to the property FTTP is available to residents and offers speeds of up to 1 GB/s.
Gallery
A villa in Podkowa Leśna
Villa Aida
Former casino
St Christopher Church
Plaque commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 at the St Christopher Church
Hungarian soldiers tombs from WW2
Main railway station
Tomb of The Unknown Home Army Partisans near the Dębak Forester's Lodge (at the neighbouring "Lasy Młochowskie" area)
See also
- Stanisław Wilhelm Lilpop, founder of the town
- Warsaw Commuter Railway
References
External links
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