Marymont
Encyclopedia
Marymont is one of the northern neighbourhoods of Warsaw, Poland, administratively a part of the boroughs of Żoliborz
(Marymont-Potok) and Bielany
(Marymont-Kaskada and Marymont-Ruda). Named after the queen of Poland Maria Kazimiera , wife of king John III Sobieski
, it initially housed a small summer manor. In the 18th century, it became notable for the large number of windmill
s located there on the high escarpment of the Vistula
. In the 19th century, the area became one of the favourite weekend resting places, joined with the city centre by boat communication and a horse tram. In the 1920's, parts of the neighbourhood were built-up with residential areas. An A-19 Marymont
Warsaw Metro
station was opened in December 2006.
Zoliborz
Żoliborz is one of the northern districts of the city of Warsaw. It is located directly to the north of the City Centre, on the left bank of the Vistula river. It has approximately 50,000 inhabitants and is one of the smallest boroughs of Warsaw....
(Marymont-Potok) and Bielany
Bielany
Bielany is a district in Warsaw located in the north-western part of the city.Initially a part of Żoliborz, Bielany has been an independent district since 1994. Bielany borders Żoliborz to the south-east, and Bemowo to the south-west...
(Marymont-Kaskada and Marymont-Ruda). Named after the queen of Poland Maria Kazimiera , wife of king John III Sobieski
John III Sobieski
John III Sobieski was one of the most notable monarchs of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, from 1674 until his death King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Sobieski's 22-year-reign was marked by a period of the Commonwealth's stabilization, much needed after the turmoil of the Deluge and...
, it initially housed a small summer manor. In the 18th century, it became notable for the large number of windmill
Windmill
A windmill is a machine which converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades. Originally windmills were developed for milling grain for food production. In the course of history the windmill was adapted to many other industrial uses. An important...
s located there on the high escarpment of the Vistula
Vistula
The Vistula is the longest and the most important river in Poland, at 1,047 km in length. The watershed area of the Vistula is , of which lies within Poland ....
. In the 19th century, the area became one of the favourite weekend resting places, joined with the city centre by boat communication and a horse tram. In the 1920's, parts of the neighbourhood were built-up with residential areas. An A-19 Marymont
Marymont (Warsaw Metro)
Metro Marymont is the 17th working station of the first line of the Warsaw Metro, opened on 29 December 2006. It is located in the Marymont neighbourhood of Warsaw. Since the station has no reversing facility of its own, from its opening until March, 2008 it was connected to the rest of the network...
Warsaw Metro
Warsaw Metro
The Warsaw Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Warsaw, the capital of Poland. It consists of a single north-south line that links central Warsaw with its densely populated northern and southern suburbs. The first section was opened in 1995, then gradually extended until it...
station was opened in December 2006.
See also
- MarywilMarywilMarywil was a large commercial centre and a palace in Warsaw, occupying roughly the place where the Grand Theatre stands today.-History:...
- Kazanowski PalaceKazanowski PalaceThe Kazanowski Palace , also known as the Radziejowski Palace, was a large palace in Warsaw, occupying the place where the Charitable Center Res Sacra Miser stands today.-History:...
- Marie Casimire Louise de La Grange d'ArquienMarie Casimire Louise de la Grange d'ArquienMarie Casimire Louise de La Grange d'Arquien, in Polish: Maria Kazimiera, known also by the diminutive form "Marysieńka" was consort to King John III Sobieski, from 1674 to 1696.-Biography:...