Falenica

Falenica

Falenica

Neighborhood of Wawer, Warsaw

Falenica is a part of Wawer, one of districts of Warsaw, located on the right bank of the Vistula, in the far southeastern corner of the city. Until 1951 it was a separate village, then it became part of Warsaw. Before the Second World War Falenica, which is located in a forested area, was a favorite location for summer cottages and houses. Population of around 8.600 inhabitants. [1]

Railway station Warsaw-Falenica
Further information: Timeline of Treblinka

World War II

During World War II the Germans opened a Jewish ghetto there, called Falenica-Miedzeszyn Ghetto. All of its inhabitants were transported to Treblinka in August 1942. Falenica is located along the main rail line, which connects Warsaw with Lublin.

References

  1. [1]
    "Falenica". www.onoma.uw.edu.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2022-12-02.

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