Falenica is a part of Wawer, one of districts of Warsaw, located on the right bank of the Vistula, in the far southeastern corner of the city. Until 1951 it was a separate village, then it became part of Warsaw. Before the Second World War Falenica, which is located in a forested area, was a favorite location for summer cottages and houses. Population of around 8.600 inhabitants. ^[1]

During World War II the Germans opened a Jewish ghetto there, called Falenica-Miedzeszyn Ghetto. All of its inhabitants were transported to Treblinka in August 1942. Falenica is located along the main rail line, which connects Warsaw with Lublin.

• Falenica Home Page and Forum - News, informations, forum, discussion about Falenica
• Falenica.pl - first Falenica Home Page (rare updates)
• Jewish Community in Falenica at Virtual Shtetl
• Falenica, Poland at JewishGen

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