Warsaw Info Source

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• PRAGA PÓŁNOC. Praga Północ is a district in Warsaw located in the central part of the city. Is one of the oldest districts in Warsaw. In the 1945 it was divided in the Praga Północ and Praga Południe. Main streets parallel to Vistula: Zamoyskiego, Targowa, Jagiellońska. You can visit: Warsaw Zoo, St Florian Catedral, Praski Park and several Theaters. The central part of the city is Wileński Square, where nearby you can find railway station Warszawa Wileńska, Saint Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church and monument The Memorial of the Brotherhood of Arms. You can reach the centre of the city in maximum 15 minutes by tram.
  
• ŚRÓDMIEŚCIE (City centre). Is the central borough of the city of Warsaw. The area Śródmieście includes the oldest parts of the city called: Old City and New City. Is the most representative zone in Warsaw and is home to the most important national and municipal institutions, many businesses, and theatres. It is also home to most of the tourist attractions in Warsaw, including the tallest building in Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science (234 m), the narrowest street (5.3 m), the oldest university (est. 1809), the oldest public park Łazienki (opened 1772), Royal Castle, Barbican, Old Town Market, Mermaid- the symbol of the city.
  
• URSYNÓW. Ursynów is the southernmost district of Warsaw and is one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods in Warsaw. The eastern section of Ursynów is heavily built up with blocks of flats, while its western and southern sections are often referred to as Green Ursynów due to its open spaces and green areas. Ursynów''s southern extremity comprises Kabaty Forest. Other popular attractions include the picturesque Vistula river escarpement, Natolin palace and Służewiec horseracing track (built in 1939), used for open-air exhibitions, pop concerts, etc. Closest metro station Kabaty: takes you in few minutes to the city centre.