Gocławek Explained

Gocławek
Native Name:Gocławek
Native Name Lang:pl
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Poland
Subdivision Type1:City
Subdivision Name1:Warsaw
Subdivision Type2:District/Borough
Subdivision Name2:Praga Południe
Unit Pref:US
Population Density Sq Mi:auto

Gocławek is an officially designated neighbourhood within the Warsaw district of Praga Południe. It is located in the north-eastern part of Praga-Południe and is roughly defined as the area between Szasarow Street and Ostrobramska Street including Grochowska Street but hemmed in by Zameniecka Street to the west. Its main shopping centre is King Cross Praga which is located opposite the end terminal for a tramline that runs through Rondo (Roundabout) Wiatraczna before connecting with other parts of the city.

The architecture of the neighbourhood is typical of the suburbs of the city, the oldest buildings date from the period of the November Uprising.

52.2381°N 21.1193°W