Mirów, Warsaw

Mirów
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Mirów (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmiruf]) is one of the central neighbourhoods in the Wola district of Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

History

The neighbourhood is situated between Towarowa Street to west, Solidarity Avenue to the north, John Paul II Avenue to the east and

to the south. The principal thoroughfare of the area is Prosta Street.

18th century

The present-day territory of Mirów was once occupied by a jurydyka called Wielopole,^[1] a self-governing town and exclave of Warsaw, just outside the city's borders.^[2] By the 18th century, the town lost its independent status and was incorporated into the city limits.^[3] The area was named after William Mier, a

The barracks and stables were completed in 1732.

Contemporary

Much like the rest of

which were only partially damaged and later renovated for commercial use.

Contemporary Mirów has undergone a major transformation and is now primarily a commercial neighbourhood, with office buildings and skyscrapers abundant within its borders.

See also

• Wola
• Frascati, Warsaw
• Solec, Warsaw
• Muranów

References