“This place has such a cheerful name, don’t you think?”. “Radość? Yes, it means ‘joy’ in Polish. Quite fitting, considering it started as a summer village!”. We’re standing now at what marks the end of the Radość housing estate and parish, a place etched with a history as rich as its name is charming. Originally, back in the late 19th century, this area was all about those seeking a break from the city. Radość, this little haven, even had a brief stint known as Maciorowe Bagno, named after a nearby peatland. Picture quaint summer houses, some even built in the whimsical Świdermajer style! One such house, the Little Rooster Villa on Junaków Street, even had a famous owner – actor Antoni Fertner. But life, like this place, evolved. The year 1951 saw Radość incorporated into Warsaw. No longer just a retreat, it grew into a residential area, embracing the flow of time. Despite the changes, remnants of its past endure. The Warszawa Radość railway station, rebuilt in 1936, still stands with its modernist charm. Even the Church of Our Lady of the Angels whispers stories from its construction, which began in 1922. As we leave the edge of Radość, remember the joy woven into its fabric. It’s a reminder that even as cities expand and times change, the spirit of a place, its essence, can linger, waiting to be discovered, just like we did today.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to