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Podkowa Leśna

Coordinates: 52°7′N 20°44′E / 52.117°N 20.733°E / 52.117; 20.733
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Podkowa Leśna
Horseshoe and Tree
Horseshoe and Tree
Coat of arms of Podkowa Leśna
Coat of arms
Podkowa Leśna is located in Poland
Podkowa Leśna
Podkowa Leśna
Coordinates: 52°7′N 20°44′E / 52.117°N 20.733°E / 52.117; 20.733
Country Poland
VoivodshipMasovian
CountyGrodzisk Mazowiecki
GminaPodkowa Leśna (urban gmina)
Established19th century
Town rights1969
Government
 • MayorArtur Tusiński
Area
 • Total
10.1 km2 (3.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
3,822
 • Density380/km2 (980/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC 2 (CEST)
Postal code
05-807
Area code 48 22
Car platesWGM
Websitehttp://www.podkowalesna.pl

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. Town status – since 1 January 1969. The town also has the status of gmina, meaning "commune". Population – ca. 4000.

Founded in 1925. On 1 September 1939 bombs fell on Podkowa Leśna that the Luftwaffe had intended for Warsaw. On 17 January 1945 the Soviets entered Podkowa Leśna.

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.

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.

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

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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]

There are 3 schools in the town, junior, primary and high school.

  • Horseshoe street layout and large forest to the south
    Horseshoe street layout and large forest to the south
  • Offices for the Town Council
    Offices for the Town Council
  • St Christopher Church
    St Christopher Church
  • The Hungarian 1956 Uprising, XXXth Anniversary commemorating plate, at Podkowa Leśna St Christopher Church, Poland, photo of 11 May 2024
    The Hungarian 1956 Uprising, XXXth Anniversary commemorating plate, at Podkowa Leśna St Christopher Church, Poland, photo of 11 May 2024
  • The Hungarian Warriors tombs at Podkowa Leśna cemetery, Poland, photo of 11 May 2024
    The Hungarian Warriors tombs at Podkowa Leśna cemetery, Poland, photo of 11 May 2024
  • A restaurant in Podkowa Leśna
    A restaurant in Podkowa Leśna
  • The main station in Podkowa Lesna on the WKD line
    The main station in Podkowa Lesna on the WKD line
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The 2021 movie "In For a Murder" was set in Podkowa Leśna[4]

Smart City

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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.

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  • Typical large plot property in Podkowa Leśna
    Typical large plot property in Podkowa Leśna
  • A villa in Podkowa Leśna
    A villa in Podkowa Leśna
  • WKD train heading off to Warsaw
    WKD train heading off to Warsaw
  • Street in Podkowa Leśna
    Street in Podkowa Leśna
  • Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, Jerzy Rytard, Anna Iwaszkiewiczowa, Jerzy Liebert in Podkowa Leśna, 1925
    Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, Jerzy Rytard, Anna Iwaszkiewiczowa, Jerzy Liebert in Podkowa Leśna, 1925
  • side street with mature trees
    side street with mature trees
  • Side street with mature trees
    Side street with mature trees
  • Sledding in Podkowa Leśna, Feb., 2010
  • Grounds of the Church
    Grounds of the Church
  • The Tomb of The Unknown Home Army Warriors near The Dębak Forester's Lodge (at the neighbouring "Lasy Młochowskie" area), photograph of 6 April 2014
    The Tomb of The Unknown Home Army Warriors near The Dębak Forester's Lodge (at the neighbouring "Lasy Młochowskie" area), photograph of 6 April 2014

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Podkowa Lesna | International Garden Cities Institute". www.gardencitiesinstitute.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. ^ Ogórek, Sebastian. "W najbogatszym polskim mieście nawet biedni mają prywatnych opiekunów. Podkowa Leśna bogactwem jednak nie epatuje". www.money.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Galeria Podkowa na trasie Pruszków – Brwinów – Milanówek". galeriapodkowa.com.pl (in Polish). 16 June 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  4. ^ Mularuk, Piotr (19 October 2021), W jak morderstwo (Comedy, Thriller), Yeti Films, Telewizja Kino Polska, Black Photon, retrieved 2 December 2021
  5. ^ Podkowa Leśna. Modelowe Smart City od Orange, retrieved 30 November 2021
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