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  • From top, left to right: Historic workers' townhouses
  • Immaculate Conception church
  • M1 shopping mall
  • Horowe Bagno Nature Reserve
  • Narrow gauge steam locomotive of Marecka Kolej Dojazdowa
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Marki is located in Poland
Marki
Marki
Location in Poland
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Masovian
County Wołomin
Gmina Marki (urban gmina)
Established 16th century
Town rights 1967
Area
 • Total 26.03 km2 (10.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total 29 032
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
05-260, 05-261, 05-270
Area code(s) +48 022
Car plates WWL
Website http://www.marki.pl

Marki (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmarkʲi]) is a town located in central Poland. It is part of the Warsaw metropolitan area, found just northeast of the capital city, Warsaw. Marki is in the Masovian Voivodeship, which is a large region in Poland.

Marki became an official town in 1967. It is considered a suburb of Warsaw. With about 31,000 people living there, Marki is one of the fastest-growing towns in the Masovian region. The town is divided into three main areas: Marki proper, Pustelnik, and Struga. Each of these areas has its own post office.

Historically, Marki was known for its factories and industries. While some manufacturing still happens, the service industry, like shops and businesses, is growing fast. Marki has a good public education system. There are six elementary schools, two preschools, and a high school that also offers trade courses. Although there isn't a big hospital, residents can use several public and private clinics for their healthcare needs.

Exploring Marki's Geography

Marki is surrounded by beautiful natural areas. You can find many forests and green pastures nearby. The town also has several man-made ponds and lakes, which are great for visiting. There are also many hiking trails for outdoor adventures.

Marki has two hotels for visitors, one in the main Marki area and another in Struga. If you look northeast of Marki, you might spot a tall, 100-meter mast. This mast is used for radio signals by companies like Telekomunikacja Polska and Centertel.

A Look at Marki's History

Marki has grown a lot over the years. In 1921, about 3,529 people lived here. By 1960, the population had grown to 13,417, and in 2010, it reached 26,753.

An interesting historical fact involves a famous Lithuanian painter and composer named Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. In 1910, he was cared for at a special hospital called "Czerwony Dwór" (Red Manor) in Pustelnik, which is now part of Marki. He passed away there in 1911 at the age of 35. A special plaque on the building remembers this important artist.

During World War II, Marki was occupied by Germany. This happened after Germany and the Soviet Union invaded Poland in September 1939. The occupation lasted until 1944.

Getting Around Marki

For many years, Marki had a special train line called the Marecka Kolej Dojazdowa. This was a narrow gauge railway, which means the tracks were closer together than regular train tracks. It connected Warsaw with Marki and Radzymin. This railway operated from 1896 until 1974.

Today, you can travel between Marki and Warsaw using several ZTM bus lines. These buses make it easy for people to commute and visit both places.

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