Wola - the new capital center
Discover an area of ultra-modern skyscrapers, living by the rhythm of the second metro line.
Based in Warsaw, Poland
Based in Warsaw, Poland
General Overview
Traditionally
anchored with a reputation as a raw and rough area, the revitalization of Praga
P贸艂noc is one of Warsaw鈥檚 major recent triumphs. Though still a work in
progress, the district has changed much thanks to a series of major investments
from both the private and public sector. Certainly, Poland鈥檚 capital has far
more prestigious areas, but there are none that match Praga鈥檚 energy, dynamism,
atmosphere and potential. Worn and shabby in parts, this gritty authenticity
has acted in its favour and attracted creatives, NGOs, artists and media
agencies. But this tells only part of the story; sometimes likened to Berlin鈥檚
Kreuzberg district, this section of Warsaw is characterized by its alternative
nightlife, large format murals, family-run businesses, buoyant arts scene, and
vibrant sense of community. Moreover, flagship projects such as the
revitalization of the Koneser Vodka Factory have given Praga
P贸艂noc worldwide press. On-the-up, Praga P贸艂noc stands on the verge of
something truly special.
Architecture & Property
Praga
P贸艂noc owes much of its growth to the Industrial Revolution, and it was during
this period that many of its tenements were built to house workers labouring in
the district鈥檚 factories. Notable for their charming courtyard shrines, these
buildings survived the war bearing only token bullet scars 鈥� many of these
remain to this day and act as a reminder not just of the war, but also the
inaction that defined the area鈥檚 post-war decay. Slowly but surely, many of
these have been renovated, though perhaps none better demonstrate the
regeneration than the Neo Gothic Pod Sowami building on Okrzei street.
Meticulously restored, today its upper floors contain luxury apartments that
say much for the area鈥檚 rebirth. This is evidenced yet further on Z膮bkowska, a
lively cobbled street that leads to the Koneser mixed use project. Containing
offices, top class restaurants, galleries, and a major museum dedicated to
vodka, it鈥檚 become equally known for its loft-style residential apartments that
stare onto the pristine plaza below.
Boosting
the modern housing stock yet further has been Port Praski, an immense
residential and commercial complex that will eventually grow to feature a
marina. Set in close proximity to historic landmarks such as the onion-domed
Orthodox Cathedral, the streets of Praga P贸艂noc offer a rich patchwork of
contrasts and sensations.
Architecture & Property
Praga
P贸艂noc owes much of its growth to the Industrial Revolution, and it was during
this period that many of its tenements were built to house workers labouring in
the district鈥檚 factories. Notable for their charming courtyard shrines, these
buildings survived the war bearing only token bullet scars 鈥� many of these
remain to this day and act as a reminder not just of the war, but also the
inaction that defined the area鈥檚 post-war decay. Slowly but surely, many of
these have been renovated, though perhaps none better demonstrate the
regeneration than the Neo Gothic Pod Sowami building on Okrzei street.
Meticulously restored, today its upper floors contain luxury apartments that
say much for the area鈥檚 rebirth. This is evidenced yet further on Z膮bkowska, a
lively cobbled street that leads to the Koneser mixed use project. Containing
offices, top class restaurants, galleries, and a major museum dedicated to
vodka, it鈥檚 become equally known for its loft-style residential apartments that
stare onto the pristine plaza below.
Boosting
the modern housing stock yet further has been Port Praski, an immense
residential and commercial complex that will eventually grow to feature a
marina. Set in close proximity to historic landmarks such as the onion-domed
Orthodox Cathedral, the streets of Praga P贸艂noc offer a rich patchwork of
contrasts and sensations.
Green Spaces
Park Praski
is the green lungs of Praga P贸艂noc, but it is the riverside that offers the most
rewarding experience. Dramatically contrasted against the renovated left bank,
the Vistula鈥檚 right rump is a wild tangle of trees and vegetation. Offering a
dose of nature in its most sincere and untouched form, few capitals on the
planet can boast such a genuine environmental glory cutting through their city
鈥� it鈥檚 ideal for hiking or off-road biking.
