What if these streets could talk? They would tell tales of farming communities transforming into the modern Ursynów-Centrum. This area in Warsaw blends history with contemporary life. Ursynów-Centrum also known as South Ursynów is a City Information System area within the district of Ursynów.
Once, this land was divided into two small farming communities. Imielin lay to the west. Wolica historically known as Wola Służewska was to the east. These villages were owned by petty nobility.
In 1445 Imielin received Kulm law rights from Duke Bolesław IV of Warsaw. This granted the community certain privileges. Later in 1730 Wolica was purchased by Maria Zofia Czartoryska. She added it to the Wilanów Estate. Imielin along with nearby Wyczółki became the landed property of Warsaw deputy cup-bearer Grabowski in the 18th century.
After serfdom was abolished in 1864 Imielin became part of the municipality of Falenty. Wolica joined the municipality of Wilanów. By 1905 Wolica had 478 residents in 34 wooden houses. A fire in 1908 destroyed most of Wolica. The buildings were then rebuilt using bricks.
During World War II German soldiers were stationed in Wolica. Bus line 104 connected Wolica with the Southern Bus Station in 1948. This service ran until 1990. The village was connected to the electric network in 1949.
Both Imielin and Wolica were incorporated into Warsaw on May 14 1951. The Warsaw University of Life Sciences acquired farmland in Wolica in 1956. They used it as a test field.
Construction of the South Ursynów residencial area took place between 1976 and 1981. This area covers 213.5 hectares. It consists of the Imielin and Na Skraju neighborhoods. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej Avenue separates these neighborhoods. The area is bordered by Ciszewskiego Street the Warsaw Escarpment Branickiego Street Płaskowickiej Street and Pileckiego Street.
The neighborhood features multifamily residential buildings ranging from 4 to 16 storeys. It was designed for 35700 people in 10200 apartments. 150 single-family detached houses were also built. These neighborhoods were developed on land previously belonging to Imielin and Wolica.
The Imielin station on the M1 line of the Warsaw Metro opened on April 7 1995. It sits at the intersection of Komisji Edukacji Narodowej Avenue and Indiry Gandhi Street.
The Catholic Church of Thomas the Apostle was constructed between 1995 and 2001. You can find it at 12 Dereniowa Street. Construction of the Catholic Church of Blessed Edmund Bojanowski began in 2001 at 12 Kokosowa Street. This church is on the site of a former cemetery.
In 1998 the district of Ursynów was divided into City Information System areas. Imielin included the neighborhoods of Imielin Na Skraju and West Ursynów. This area was split in 2000. Its western part became Stary Imielin. The eastern part including Imielin and Na Skraju became Ursynów-Centrum.
The Multikino Ursynów multiplex opened in 1999. Its address is 60 Komisji Edukacji Narodowej Avenue. It was the second multiplex in Poland and the first in Warsaw.
Arena Ursynów an indoor sports arena opened in 2007. It is located at 122 Pileckiego Street. The Ursynów Civic Centre opened in 2008. It houses the government of the Ursynów district. The address is 61 Komisji Edukacji Narodowej Avenue. The KEN Center shopping mall opened in 2009. You can find it at 15 Ciszewskiego Street. Construction of the Polish Inventors Park began in 2021. It is located at the crossing of Rosoła Street and Indiry Gandhi Street.
Ursynów-Centrum offers a blend of residential areas shopping and recreation. As you explore take note of the history beneath your feet. From farming villages to modern neighborhoods Ursynów-Centrum continues to evolve.