Zabkowska Street, Warsaw

Located in the Praga district, Zabkowska Street is one of the oldest streets in Warsaw. It runs east from Targowa Street and is about one kilometre long. Considered one of the most interesting tourist destinations, it is famous for historical tenement houses that were built at the turn of the 20th century.

Before the First World War Zabkowska Street was inhabited mainly by Jewish people. In most cases, they were real estate owners, traders, and entrepreneurs as they belonged to higher levels of the middle class of society.

Zabkowska Street was a place of entertainment from the very beginning. At Rozyckiego Market, which lies in the heart of the street, everyday hundreds of people exchanged services and spent time together in a friendly, lazy, Warsaw-style atmosphere. Zabkowska Street was also famous for Vodka Factory where top quality alcohol was produced.

Today Zabkowska Street is a busy place with many restaurants and bars. In most of them, one can try Polish and Czech cuisine at a lower price compared to at Warsaw's city center. Zabkowska Street is a student, tourist and hipster friendly place. It has become an artist hub, where many musicians and painters stay here looking for inspiration.

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Sight Name: Zabkowska Street
Sight Location: Warsaw, Poland (See walking tours in Warsaw)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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