Ursynów, the southernmost part of Warsaw, is known as the 'bedroom' (not to be confused with Ursus, which is known as Warsaw's toolshed, and Praga Polnoc, which is Warsaw's liquor cabinet.) It is a forest of flats. Some—built during the Communist Era—are pretty cheap, but the more south you go, the newer and more expensive the flats. The older flats are probably what one would imagine when thinking of Communist-built flats, while the new ones are built with a little more care and precision. Occupying the southern edge, before running into a wall of trees, these flats belong mostly to young couples; hence, there is a plethora of shops for children and babies (and second-hand shops are abound.)
Most visitors only come through Ursynów to go to Kabaty, the forest that borders its southern edge, and I don't really blame them. While there are plenty of parks and greenery, it's not like they're truly attractive.
Beyond Kabaty (to parts of Wilanów) and to the west, the blocks give way to houses and a more 'suburban' feel. Here, property is pretty expensive.
Many of the apartment flats have shops and small businesses on the bottom floor.
Ursynów is no stranger to box stores (such as this Leclerc.)
A forest of flats.
A common sight: the un-renovated blocks stick out like sore thumbs.
Part of Metro Ursynów
The newer blocks by Metro Kabaty.
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