Warszawa-Śródmieście
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Area | 15.57 km² | |
Population (2003) | 135 000 | |
Population density | 8 670/km² | |
Mayor | Mariusz Błaszczak | |
Notable landmarks | Tourist attractions in Warsaw | |
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Śródmieście ("city centre") is the central borough of the city of Warsaw. The best known neighborhoods in the borough are the Old Town (Stare Miasto) and New Town (Nowe Miasto).
The area is home to the most important national and municipal offices, many businesses, higher learning institutions (including Warsaw University, Warsaw University of Technology and Medical Academy) and theatres. It is also home to most of the tourist attractions in Warsaw, including the tallest building in Warsaw (234 m), the narrowest street (5.3 m), the oldest university (est. 1809), the oldest public park (opened 1772), the oldest lay monument (1644) and the oldest historical building (13th century).
Districts of Warsaw | |
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Białołęka | Bemowo | Bielany | Mokotów | Ochota | Praga Południe | Praga Północ | Rembertów | Śródmieście | Targówek | Ursus | Ursynów | Wawer | Wesoła | Wilanów | Włochy | Wola | Żoliborz |