The capital of Poland in recent years has acquired a very modern look due to newly built high-tech buildings. But the suburbs of Warsaw remain cute, green and cozy, and their unchanging charm becomes the main reason for their popularity among the tourist fraternity.
Alexander citadel
In the first half of the 19th century, Warsaw was fortified along the perimeter of the famous Alexander Fortress. The citadel was built of bricks and it united 36 hectares of urban areas within itself. Separate fortifications of the fortress bore male names - Vladimir, Aleksey, Sergiy and Georgy. Today, a museum is open here, and the fortress wall is accessible for viewing in several suburbs of Warsaw.
Prague in Polish
Prague in Warsaw is a suburb on the right bank of the Vistula, which has grown from a small village into a large shopping area. A couple of centuries ago, markets were rustling here, where peasants sold poultry, vegetables, meat and livestock. An architectural landmark of this suburb of Warsaw is the Orthodox Church of St. Mary Magdalene from the mid-19th century.
On the southern outskirts
In the 17th century, a country residence of the king, Wilanow Palace, was erected near Warsaw. The masterpiece of Baroque architecture is surrounded by a luxurious park with fountains, sculptures and pavilions. The famous Blue Marquis - Isabella Lubomirskaya made a special contribution to the construction and decoration of the interiors of the palace. In 1805, an exhibition of masterpieces of painting was opened here and today the palace has become one of the largest and most visited museums in the country.
Camaldule white cloaks
This suburb of Warsaw gained particular fame in the 17th century, when the monastic order of Kamalduls was transferred to Bielany from Krakow. It was their white raincoats that gave the modern name to the area. The complex of buildings of the monastery is located in the Beliansky forest, which has the status of a nature reserve. The observation deck at the monastery demonstrates picturesque panoramic views of the Vistula.
In addition to the white monastery walls in this suburb of Warsaw, noteworthy are:
- Mlochinsky forest with natural landscape ensemble of Mlochinsky oaks.
- Brustman and Keller ponds.
- Remains of the fortress wall and the fort of the Warsaw Fortress, erected around the Polish capital in the 19th century.
- Beliansky reserve.
