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The city of Wolomin operates successfully as the capital of the Wolomin District has grounded its tradition of town since 1919, when it gained the civil rights. This town located in Mazowiecka Lowland, only 20 km north-east of Warsaw and classified on the high position among attractive cities of that region, because of its dynamically developing in respect of economy. However, Wolomin's inhabitants certainly could be proud of its history and tradition place, where cultural and economical events are concentrated during several decades. Especially the increase of the Wolomin's significance and authority followed the lost of previous importance by Radzymin. In 1952 Wolomin became the seat of the local authorities and maintained its status until 1975. Moreover, the community bewitches mainly with its landscape. Despite of that, the city has got generally remarkable urban character and there are represented the strong local enterprise and craft work, the irresistible charm of the area is created by its wide variety too.
HISTORY
The earliest mentions about Wolomin date back to the 15th century and inform, that place under the name Zacieciwie has existed and was mentioned as early as in the years 1478-1501. Next in 16th century a royal village was taken over by the Wolomunski family and then the Nakwaski family, finally in 1794 Wawrzyniec Meyer- a freshly ennobled townsman of Warsaw purchased Wolomin. The development of the settlement was noted especially in the 19th century, when this place often changed its owners. One of the most important effects on the development of the settlement has Henryk Konstanty Wojciechowski- an architect by profession-who purchased the granges of Wolomin. He has managed several kinds of activity, but the construction's plan of factory settlement with a market square in its centre is worth for especial attention. Particularly in the early 20th century the following facilities were established: craft works, shops, restaurants, wayside inn, an inn, a hotel with the high-sounding name "Bristol" and two horse-drawn tram lines. In 1902 the first factory was established and three years later the glassworks "Wolomin" was opened. In 1918 Poland regained its independence and the post of the Polish Military Army disarmed the soldiers of the aggressive army. Next year brought several events and the most dramatic and important in history of this region- the greatest battles against the Bolsheviks, well - known as "the miracle on the Vistula River". The future of Warsaw, Poland and of course the whole central part of Europe was decided on the foregrounds of Wolomin, Ossów and Radzymin. The one of heroes that times was the priest Ignacy Skorupka- a regiment chaplain, who died in this battle leading the soldiers to attack against the enemy. His name went down in history, also the cemetery- mausoleum in Ossów, which was built as a commemoriam of soldiers' heroism at that time, is the place of that reminder events. During the Second Republic of Poland Wolomin was quickly developing and there were established seven plants, the sports club "Huragan", a power station, three primary schools and many social and local government organisations. After World War Two Wolomin for short time lost its importance as a summer resort, however, it began to develop as an industrial centre. Moreover, in the second half of this century education flourished in Wolomin, there were established several kinds of schools, for example: technical, economical and schools of business. In 1999 Wolomin after the administrative reform became second time a poviat city.
CHARACTER OF REGION
The certain attraction of city, which cultural life is very abounding and diversified is activity of the Zofia and Waclaw Nalkowscy Museum. This outpost is organising meetings and cultural events, particularly in the field of poetry and painting for Wolomin residents throughout the whole year. Another organisation, which serves as a centre of cultural life in answer to the needs and expectations of different local environments, is Municipal Culture Centre. Although it is a 20th-century city, Wolomin was being established as a settlement of municipal character much earlier. Many buildings, which were erected before World War One today are included into the record of historical objects of Wolomin counting almost 70 items. An interesting architectonic fact is that Wolomin has two "old towns"- the first one in the area of the railway station and the other one in the district of Wiktoryn designed by H. K. Wojciechowski. The oldest historical building in Wolomin is the office of Warsaw- St. Petersburg railway from 1863. Besides there are some more objects, which are worth mentioning, for example: the edifice of Primary School No.1 from 1905 in Wilenska Street, the tenement house with wall paintings from 1908 in Ogrodowa Street and the former magistrate from 1910 in Legionów Street. The wooden summerhouse, where Zofia Nalkowska used to live is the one of the well-known historical building in this region. This house was erected in 19th century and restored several years ago for museum devoted for the activity of the writer- the author of such books as "Dom nad Lakami"('A house on Meadows'), 'Medalions' and her father-Waclaw Nalkowski- a famous publicist and geographer. On a hill opposite the Museum is situated the palace 'Laurentin' from 1915. This villa is built in the style of guesthouse architecture from Crimea and converted in baroque style with classicist elements several years ago. A rare example of wooden buildings in Siberian baroque style in Mazovia is the House under the Acacia from 1883, called 'Rohnówka' (its constructor Russian colonel had name Rohn). Wolomin has got also the sacral monuments, such as the Romanesque chapel from 1905 attached to the church of Our Lady of Czestochowa. However, despite of the architectonic curiosities, Wolomin has been identified with places of national remembrance connected with the battle of Warsaw in 1920 and the Miracle on the Vistula River. These historical events have rooted very deeply in the consciousness of every Pole and they are commemorated every year in August during the celebration of the anniversary, when are present also the representatives of the state authorities. The community of Wolomin is also known for its propagation of rich traditions of agricultural and agrotourist character. In addiction, the certain value of this region is 'Grabicz'- a faunal reserve with varied flora established in order to protect water reservoirs and land that are a habitat of many species of birds. A bicycle route along the trail of Warsaw battles connecting the On-the-Vistula River bicycle trail with the soldiers' cemetery in Radzymin, there is another attraction, which are prepared not only for local tourists. Besides, Wolomin- that is the city, which is characterised by dynamic development and its convenient location, which are opening many possibilities for investing in several branches such as: consumer goods industry, electronics, location of warehouses for large transportation companies, wholesalers, housing and expansion of tourist-recreational base-also for Warsaw residents. The well-developed infrastructure of Wolomin as regards transportation, services and administration and of course its localisation near the transit route heading towards absorptive eastern markets of Russia and Lithuania, taking care of running business activity.
