Las, Warsaw

The history of Las dates back to the 15th century (founded as a private noble village). Certain sources claim that in 17th century village was owned by a Polish noble Adam Kazanowski. In 1727 Las was incorporated into Dobra Wilanowskie.

In 1939 Las became a part of Wawer.

During the Second World War area of Las was under German occupation. As part of Polish resistance forces a squat of Peasants' Battalions operated in the area. During the Warsaw Uprising Nazi forces captured 50 locals. [1] Due to the ongoing offensive of the Red Army local residents were forces to build fortifications. Subsequently workers were sent to concentration camps located in today’s Austria (Mauthausen and Ebensee). [1] By the end of the war, as a result of intensive fights, most buildings in Las were entirely destroyed.

After WWII Las was rebuild. In 1951, together with Wawer, Las became a part of Warsaw. In 1960 due to liquidation of Wawer as a separate subunit, it was incorporated to Praga Południe. In 1994, when Wawer reappeared on the map of Warsaw as a commune, Las once again became its subdistrict.

52.214832°N 21.118872°E / 52.214832; 21.118872