Otwock
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Otwock is a city in the Masovian Voivodeship in east-central Poland, some 23 kilometres south-east of Warsaw, with 43,895 inhabitants. Otwock is part of the Warsaw metropolitan area. It is situated on
Świdermajer-styled house in Otwock
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"The Commandant" Józef Piłsudski with his legionaries in Otwock in 1915
Layover yard in Otwock, 19 August 1942. In the distance, Jews sit on the ground overnight, while awaiting transport to Treblinka extermination camp. Clandestine photo
Świdermajer
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Świdermajer is a distinct Polish architectural style developed in late 19th and early 20th century in Masovia along the railroad linking Warsaw with Otwock. The style was applied almost exclusively to
Otwock
…area. It is situated on the right bank of the Vistula River, below the mouth of the Świder River. Otwock is home to a unique architectural style called Świdermajer. It is the capital of Otwock County. The town covers an area of 47 square kilometres (18 sq mi). Forested areas make up 23% of the territory, and there…
Villa Lodusieńka in Radość, Warsaw