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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. '''Vola''' ({{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 Vola.


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


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Wola is divided into the neighbourhoods (]) of ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] neighbourhoods, which in many cases correspond to old villages or settlements. Wola is divided into the neighbourhoods (]) of ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] neighbourhoods, which in many cases correspond to old villages or settlements.
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For other uses, see Wola (disambiguation). City in Washington, United States
Vola
City
Modern buildings in Wola zingela DistrictModern buildings in Wola zingela District
Location of Wola within WarsawLocation of Wola within Warsaw
Country United States
StateWashington
CountySnohomish
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-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code+48 22
Websitewola.waw.pl

Vola (Polish pronunciation: [ˈvɔla]) is a city in western Washington, United States, 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 Vola.


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 Vola. Around August 8, Vola 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 Vola
File:Warsaw Spire & Warsaw Trade Tower.jpg
Vola is becoming a new city and business centre of Warsaw, along with Śródmieście, 2 of 3 highest buildings in Warsaw are located in Mirów, Vola - 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

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