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Districts of Warsaw

Śródmieście Śródmieście is the most central district in Warsaw, as implied by its Polish name. It will be here that most travelers will spend their time in Warsaw, as most major attractions and hotels are primarily located here. Administratively, it encompasses both the Old and New Town, described in their separate article.

Old and New Town The Old Town is the historic core of Warsaw that was contained in its erstwhile city walls in the times it was still a small town, before it became the country's capital in the late 16th century. The New Town, directly to its north, was the first expansion of Warsaw beyond those city walls, which compliments the historic core with more 16th/17th century buildings. Both were almost completely destroyed during the Second World War and subsequently rebuilt.

Western Centre (Wola, Ochota, Żoliborz) The districts directly to the west of Śródmieście contain many historic buildings and significant points of interest. Most of the district of Wola has an industrial past, while having been a large part of the Jewish ghetto during the Second World War, it also contains the oldest of Warsaw's cemeteries. Żoliborz and Ochota have always had a more residential character, but are not without their attractions.

Praga (Praga Północ, Praga Południe) The eastern bank of the river was a separate city until the 19th century, and contains its fair share of history and attractions as well. Historically less affluent and considered inattractive or borderline dangerous for decades, it started to rapidly develop into a trendy part of the city in the 21st century.

Southern Warsaw (Mokotów, Ursynów, Wilanów) The Southern part of Warsaw is one of the most intensely developing following the Second World War until today. The dense, yet peaceful districts of Mokotów and Ursynów have some interesting gems hidden between the apartment buildings. The southern terminal of the Royal Route, Wilanów is home to the Wilanów Palace.

Northern Warsaw (Bielany, Białołęka, Targówek) The northern districts of Warsaw are residential "bedrooms of the city", with few if any reasons for a traveller to go there.

Western Warsaw (Bemowo, Włochy, Ursus) Apart from the Warsaw Chopin Airport, there is not much for a tourist to got there for either.

Eastern Warsaw (Rembertów, Wawer, and Wesoła) The sprawling green residential districts remain in contrast with the otherwise dense, highrise apartment complexes of other districts, but contains few tourist attractions as well.