Podkowa Leśna

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Podkowa Leśna, Garden city in Grodzisk Mazowiecki County, Poland.

The municipality covers 10.1 square kilometers of land with tree-lined streets and forests surrounding three sides of the residential area.

Founded in 1925 under Anthony Jawornicki's direction, Podkowa Leśna implemented garden city principles to establish a natural living environment near Warsaw.

The town maintains a population of 4,000 residents, including many artists and intellectuals who contribute to regular community gatherings and events.

Three stations of the Warsaw Commuter Railway, established in 1927, connect the town to central Warsaw, making it accessible for daily commuters.

The municipality features optical fiber infrastructure providing 1GB/s internet speeds to residents, earning recognition as a model Smart City in 2018.

Location: Grodzisk Mazowiecki County

Website: http://podkowalesna.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.11667,20.73333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47

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