Konstancin-JeziornaOf all Polish spas, this one is situated closest to Warsaw, so no wonder that it has become a favourite destination for Varsovians who wish to spend a day or just a few hours away from the bustle of the city. Konstancin-Jeziorna is also a rehabilitation centre and an elegant residential area inhabited by the rich and famous. Nestled in a pine forest and filled with lots of lovely, old villas and small palaces, the town has a charming feel that is hard to resist.
Konstancin-Jeziorna TOURISM
The fastest way to get to Konstancin from Warsaw is by car in the Wilanow or Piaseczno direction, but the most enjoyable would be a bike trip through Wilanow or Kabacki Forest. Of course, there is always the choice of going by bus.
GEOGRAPHY
Konstancin-Jeziorna is located in Piaseczno County, Masovian Voivodship. A mere 20 km south of downtown Warsaw, it is part of the metropolitan area of the capital, reachable by car in 40 minutes. Konstancin covers an area of 78 km2, with a population of about 23,000 inhabitants.
HISTORY
In the mid-18th century a flour mill and a paper mill were built on the territory of future Jeziorna. At the time very few paper mills existed in Poland, and this one was the first to be set up in Masovia. A settlement developed around the mill, finally receiving town rights in 1962. |
GENERAL INFORMATION
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