Bielany (Polish pronunciation: [bjɛˈlanɨ] ⓘ) is a district in Warsaw located in the north-western part of the city.
Initially a part of Żoliborz, Bielany has been an independent district since 1994.
Bielany borders Żoliborz to the south-east, and Bemowo to the south-west.
The name Bielany, which in Polish is plural, derives from the white habits of the Camaldolese monks who have an ancient priory there.
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