Ursynów district is situated almost entirely on the Warsaw Plain, 20-30 meters above the level of the Vistula River and it spreads over the Southern part of Warsaw. Ursynów stretches over the area of 43.8 sq km. In the district and its vicinity, there arc three natural reserves. The reserve of the Kabacki Forest is a remaining of huge Mazowiecka Wilderness. There are also the reserve of the Natoliński Forest and a newly created reserve of Ursynowska Escarpment. The location of the district at Warsaw`s border and the number of existing natural and landscape sites makes this area play an important role in natural ecosystems by enriching the natural ecological shied of the capital. Moreover, the district is almost free from industrial plants, buildings or equipment that, while operating, could be harmful to the natural environment.

Three collective public communication means serve the district: an underground line, bus lines and a railway line. They ensure both internal and external transport connections. The Eastern part of Ursynów district is served by an underground line and several bus lines to the satisfaction of the inhabitants. There are 5 underground stations within the district: Kabaty, Natolin, Imielin, Stoklosy and Ursynów, from which it is possible to reach city centre within between ten to twenty minutes.

Culture and recreation

Ursynów district is proud of its monumental complex of horse racing tracks, dated 1939, where each year ca. 700 races are held. Moreover, the district hosts a cinema complex - "Multikino" with its 12 screens and several restaurants. The inhabitants of Ursynów district may take advantage of several libraries and swimming pools. In the district, there are: 27 kindergartens, 28 primary schools, 13 grammar-schools and 14 secondary schools.

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