Praga-North (Polish: Praga-Północ), also known as North Praga, Praga North, is a district of the city of Warsaw, Poland, located in the central part of the city.
Praga is one of the oldest districts in Warsaw. Through the centuries, Warsaw's right-bank was an independent town. In 1648 it was granted municipal rights by the king Władysław IV Vasa. It was joined to Warsaw at the end of 18th century. In 1945 it was divided into Praga-North and Praga-South (Praga-Południe).
Praga North is a district that survived the devastation of war, with three different religions (Catholicism, Orthodoxy and Judaism) peacefully co-existing. A major part of the buildings in this area have preserved its historical origins which makes it one of the best-preserved area of old buildings in the capital. In the district there are many streets which remained undamaged in WW II. Pre-war lamp-posts, sidewalks and blocks are notable features of the area.
At present, Praga North has an area of 11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi), and 64,904 inhabitants (2018).[2] The district is becoming increasingly popular among artists and tourists.
Tourist attractionsedit
Praga is one of few districts where you can experience the atmosphere of pre-war Warsaw.
It was opened in 1928, in the northern part of Park Praski. It was destroyed during World War II and then restored and reopened in 1948. At present, the Zoological Garden has more than 5,000 animals representing nearly 500 species. One of the biggest attractions of the zoo are brown bears, whose enclosure is located outside the zoo walls and can be viewed by passers-by.
Beach on the Vistula
One of the three beaches in Warsaw is situated on the Warsaw's right bank. It is only opened during summer and is several hundreds of meters long. It attracts hundreds of visitors due to its lawn chairs, wicker baskets, volleyball and badminton fields. In the evening concerts and DJs are featured. Right from the beach visitors can admire the view of the Old Town. Two other beaches on the Vistula River are located on the Cypel Czerniakowski and Wał Miedzeszyński Street.
Monument of Praga's Backyard Orchestra
The monument presents a neighbourhood band and plays popular old Warsaw tunes. In the band are a violinist, accordion player, guitarist, banjo player, and a drummer. It was revealed in 2006 and is surrounded by a small square.
Różycki Bazaar
It was founded in the end of 19th century by Julian Różycki, a wealthy pharmacist. For many years it served as a major trading centre in the area.
Rothblith House Targowa street
Three houses that were built at the entrance to the Rożycki Bazaar. Two of them are the oldest buildings preserved in Praga District. They were built for a Jewish merchant Berek Rothblith. In the beginning of the 19th century, the houses were used as Jewish houses of prayer. Today, the buildings belong to the Museum of Praga.
^"Powierzchnia i ludność w przekroju terytorialnym w 2019 roku. Tabl. 21 Powierzchnia, ludność oraz lokaty według gmi". stat.gov.pl. Główny Urząd Statystyczny. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
^GUS. "Powierzchnia i ludność w przekroju terytorialnym w 2018 roku". stat.gov.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2019-08-19.
External linksedit
Official website
Media related to Praga-Północ at Wikimedia Commons
Praga-Północ travel guide from Wikivoyage
Praga Północ Travel Guide
Praga Północ District
January 01, 1970
praga, north, polish, praga, północ, also, known, north, praga, praga, north, district, city, warsaw, poland, located, central, part, city, warsaw, districtcoat, armslocation, within, warsawcoordinates, 26333, 02833, 26333, 02833country, polandvoivodeshipmasov. Praga North Polish Praga Polnoc also known as North Praga Praga North is a district of the city of Warsaw Poland located in the central part of the city Praga NorthWarsaw DistrictCoat of armsLocation of Praga North within WarsawCoordinates 52 15 48 N 21 1 42 E 52 26333 N 21 02833 E 52 26333 21 02833Country PolandVoivodeshipMasovianCounty CityWarsawGovernment MayorIlona Soja KozlowskaArea Total11 42 km2 4 41 sq mi Population 2019 Total64 113 1 Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Area code 48 22Websitepraga pn waw pl Contents 1 History 2 Tourist attractions 3 Neighbourhoods within the district 4 References 5 External linksHistory editPraga is one of the oldest districts in Warsaw Through the centuries Warsaw s right bank was an independent town In 1648 it was granted municipal rights by the king Wladyslaw IV Vasa It was joined to Warsaw at the end of 18th century In 1945 it was divided into Praga North and Praga South Praga Poludnie Praga North is a district that survived the devastation of war with three different religions Catholicism Orthodoxy and Judaism peacefully co existing A major part of the buildings in this area have preserved its historical origins which makes it one of the best preserved area of old buildings in the capital In the district there are many streets which remained undamaged in WW II Pre war lamp posts sidewalks and blocks are notable features of the area At present Praga North has an area of 11 42 km2 4 41 sq mi and 64 904 inhabitants 2018 2 The district is becoming increasingly popular among artists and tourists Tourist attractions editPraga is one of few districts where you can experience the atmosphere of pre war Warsaw nbsp Zabkowska street nbsp Warsaw Zoo Zoological Garden It was opened in 1928 in the northern part of Park Praski It was destroyed during World War II and then restored and reopened in 1948 At present the Zoological Garden has more than 5 000 animals representing nearly 500 species One of the biggest attractions of the zoo are brown bears whose enclosure is located outside the zoo walls and can be viewed by passers by Beach on the Vistula One of the three beaches in Warsaw is situated on the Warsaw s right bank It is only opened during summer and is several hundreds of meters long It attracts hundreds of visitors due to its lawn chairs wicker baskets volleyball and badminton fields In the evening concerts and DJs are featured Right from the beach visitors can admire the view of the Old Town Two other beaches on the Vistula River are located on the Cypel Czerniakowski and Wal Miedzeszynski Street Monument of Praga s Backyard Orchestra The monument presents a neighbourhood band and plays popular old Warsaw tunes In the band are a violinist accordion player guitarist banjo player and a drummer It was revealed in 2006 and is surrounded by a small square Rozycki Bazaar It was founded in the end of 19th century by Julian Rozycki a wealthy pharmacist For many years it served as a major trading centre in the area Rothblith House Targowa street Three houses that were built at the entrance to the Rozycki Bazaar Two of them are the oldest buildings preserved in Praga District They were built for a Jewish merchant Berek Rothblith In the beginning of the 19th century the houses were used as Jewish houses of prayer Today the buildings belong to the Museum of Praga Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene Metropolitan Orthodox St Mary Magdalene Church was opened in 1869 The building is inspired by Byzantine architecture It is one of the biggest Polish Orthodox Churches Neighbourhoods within the district editOld Praga New Praga Szmulowizna PelcowiznaReferences edit Powierzchnia i ludnosc w przekroju terytorialnym w 2019 roku Tabl 21 Powierzchnia ludnosc oraz lokaty wedlug gmi stat gov pl Glowny Urzad Statystyczny Retrieved 2 September 2020 GUS Powierzchnia i ludnosc w przekroju terytorialnym w 2018 roku stat gov pl in Polish Retrieved 2019 08 19 External links editOfficial website nbsp nbsp Media related to Praga Polnoc at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Praga Polnoc travel guide from Wikivoyage Praga Polnoc Travel Guide Praga Polnoc District Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Praga North amp oldid 1197281949, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
