Ujazdów Avenue, Warsaw

Ujazdów Avenue (Polish: Aleje Ujazdowskie) is a major thoroughfare parallel to the Vistula River in the downtown district of Warsaw, Poland.

The Avenue's origins date to 1724–31, when King Augustus II the Strong ordered the construction of a Calvary Road (Droga Kalwaryjska).

[2] In September 1994, as part of the Royal Route, Ujazdów Avenue was included in Poland's official national List of Historical Monuments by President Lech Wałęsa.

[4] Located in the Śródmieście district, Ujazdów Avenue begins at Belweder Street and runs for 1.6 km to Three Crosses Square.

[5] In addition to street traffic, Ujazdów is also used for ceremonial purposes as a military parade route during Armed Forces Day, held annually on 15 August.

Stanisław Masłowski 's 1906 painting Wiosna roku 1905 ( Spring 1905 ) depicts Cossacks riding down Ujazdów Avenue.