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'''Wola''' ({{IPA-pl|ˈvɔla}}) is a ] in western ], ], formerly the village of Wielka Wola, incorporated into Warsaw in 1916. An industrial area with traditions reaching back to the early 19th century, it is slowly changing into an office and residential district. Several museums are located in Wola.

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==History==

First mentioned in the 14th century, it became the site of the ], from 1573 to 1764, of Polish kings by the ] (nobility) of the ].

The Wola district later became famous for the Polish Army's defence of Warsaw in 1794 during the ] and in 1831 during the ], when ] and ] defended the city against ] forces.

During the ] (August–October 1944), fierce battles raged in Wola. Around August 8, Wola was the scene of ] in Poland of 40,000 to 50,000 civilians. The area was held by Polish fighters belonging to the ].

==Neighbourhoods==

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Wola is divided into the neighbourhoods (]) of ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] neighbourhoods, which in many cases correspond to old villages or settlements.

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==See also==
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For other uses, see Wola (disambiguation). Warsaw District in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Wola
Warsaw District
Modern buildings in Wola zingela DistrictModern buildings in Wola zingela District
Location of Wola within WarsawLocation of Wola within Warsaw
Country Poland
VoivodeshipMasovian
County/CityWarsaw
Notable landmarksPowązki Cemetery
Government
 • MayorMarek Andruk
Area
 • Total19.26 km (7.44 sq mi)
Population
 • Total143,996
 • Density7,500/km (19,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+48 22
Websitewola.waw.pl

Wola (Polish pronunciation: [ˈvɔla]) is a district in western Warsaw, Poland, formerly the village of Wielka Wola, incorporated into Warsaw in 1916. An industrial area with traditions reaching back to the early 19th century, it is slowly changing into an office and residential district. Several museums are located in Wola.


History

First mentioned in the 14th century, it became the site of the elections, from 1573 to 1764, of Polish kings by the szlachta (nobility) of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The Wola district later became famous for the Polish Army's defence of Warsaw in 1794 during the Kościuszko Uprising and in 1831 during the November Uprising, when Józef Sowiński and Józef Bem defended the city against tsarist forces.

During the Warsaw Uprising (August–October 1944), fierce battles raged in Wola. Around August 8, Wola was the scene of the largest single massacre in Poland of 40,000 to 50,000 civilians. The area was held by Polish fighters belonging to the Armia Krajowa.

Neighbourhoods

Sub-districts of Wola
File:Warsaw Spire & Warsaw Trade Tower.jpg
Wola is becoming a new city and business centre of Warsaw, along with Śródmieście, 2 of 3 highest buildings in Warsaw are located in Mirów, Wola - Warsaw Spire (220 meters, in the middle of the photo) and Warsaw Trade Tower (208 meters, on the right side)

Wola is divided into the neighbourhoods (osiedle) of Czyste, Koło, Mirów, Młynów, Nowolipki, Odolany, Powązki and Ulrychów neighbourhoods, which in many cases correspond to old villages or settlements.

Warsaw Insurgents Cemetery

See also

External links

Wola travel guide from Wikivoyage

Districts and neighbourhoods of Warsaw
Inner city
districts
Śródmieście
Mokotów
Ochota
  • Filtry
  • Rakowiec
  • Stara Ochota
  • Szczęśliwice
Wola
Żoliborz
  • Marymont-Potok
  • Stary Żoliborz
  • Sady Żoliborskie
Praga-Północ
  • Nowa Praga
  • Pelcowizna
  • Stara Praga
  • Szmulowizna
Praga-Południe
Warszawa
Outer city
districts
Bemowo
Białołęka
Bielany
Rembertów
Targówek
  • Elsnerów
  • Bródno
  • Bródno Podgrodzie
  • Targówek Fabryczny
  • Targówek Mieszkaniowy
  • Zacisze
  • Utrata
Ursus
Ursynów
Wawer
Wesoła
  • Groszówka
  • Plac Wojska Polskiego
  • Stara Miłosna
  • Wesoła-Centrum
  • Wola Grzybowska
  • Zielona-Grzybowa
Wilanów
Włochy
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