Powązki Cemetery, also known as Stare Powązki, is a historic necropolis located in Wola district, in the western part of Warsaw, Poland. It is the most famous cemetery in the city and one of the oldest, having been established in 1790. It is the burial place of many illustrious individuals from Polish history. Some are interred along the "Avenue of the Distinguished" – Aleja Zasłużonych, created in 1925. It is estimated that over 1 million people are buried at Powązki.
Example of lavish tombstones at the cemetery
Avenue of Notables
Saint Karol Boromeusz Church
Old Powązki
Wola is a district in western Warsaw, Poland. An industrial area with traditions reaching back to the early 19th century, it underwent a transformation into a major financial district, featuring various landmarks and some of the tallest office buildings in the city.
Intersection of Towarowa and Prosta streets
Brandmark
High-rise buildings, including the Towarowa Towers under construction in the centre
Warsaw Uprising Museum