Remember the name Zielonka. Zielonka is more than just a town. It is a story etched in Polish history. We are standing in Zielonka, a town northeast of Warsaw. Zielonka borders Warsaw and other towns. These include Ząbki, Marki, Kobyłka, and Sulejówek.
Zielonka officially became a town in 1960. However, its story goes back much further. Imagine August 1920. The Battle of Ossów raged nearby. This was part of the larger Battle of Warsaw. Polish forces bravely repulsed the Soviet invasion. Zielonka played a role in this victory.
Within Zielonka’s limits stands a reminder of this battle. Near Ossów village, there is a cemetery. Fallen Polish soldiers rest here. The Chapel of Our Lady of Victory watches over them.
Today, Zielonka is a vibrant community. It has four primary schools and a high school. Two Roman Catholic churches serve the faithful. A sports center provides recreation. Four banks offer financial services.
Nature also defines Zielonka. The Długa River flows through it. Four clay pits dot the landscape. Two nature reserves protect local flora and fauna. Look around and you might spot one of the 86 trees registered as natural monuments.
Zielonka also boasts not one, but two railway stations. They are Zielonka and Zielonka Bankowa. These stations connect Zielonka to the wider region.
But Zielonka is more than just history and amenities. It is a place of constant activity. A large proving ground occupies about two-thirds of the municipality area.
Zielonka is located in Wołomin County and is part of the Masovian Voivodeship. In 2013, Zielonka had 17,398 inhabitants. That equals about 220 people per square kilometer. The area code for Zielonka is +48 22. The car plate code is WWL. If you want to learn more, visit zielonka.pl.
So, as we leave Zielonka, remember its story. Remember the battle, the nature, and the community. Zielonka is a town with a past and a future.