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'''Tor Służewiec''' (Służewiec Racetrack in English), known also under it's longer name '''Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec''' (Służewiec Horseracing Track), is a equestrian field, located in the Ursynów district of Warsaw, Poland, in the Służewiec. The complex was built in 1939, featuring a track with visitor stands, aswell as a training ground and stables. It was designed by architect Zygmunt Plater-Zyberk. At that time, it was considered an architectural masterpiece. It was one of the most important equestrian fields in Poland and continues to be the biggest of them in the country. The track is owned and operated by Totalizator Sportowy. | '''Tor Służewiec''' (Służewiec Racetrack in English), known also under it's longer name '''Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec''' (Służewiec Horseracing Track), is a equestrian field, located in the Ursynów district of Warsaw, Poland, in the Służewiec. The complex was built in 1939, featuring a track with visitor stands, aswell as a training ground and stables. It was designed by architect Zygmunt Plater-Zyberk. At that time, it was considered an architectural masterpiece. It was one of the most important equestrian fields in Poland and continues to be the biggest of them in the country. The track is owned and operated by Totalizator Sportowy. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:33, 2 September 2020
Tor Służewiec (Służewiec Racetrack in English), known also under it's longer name Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec (Służewiec Horseracing Track), is a equestrian field, located in the Ursynów district of Warsaw, Poland, in the Służewiec. The complex was built in 1939, featuring a track with visitor stands, aswell as a training ground and stables. It was designed by architect Zygmunt Plater-Zyberk. At that time, it was considered an architectural masterpiece. It was one of the most important equestrian fields in Poland and continues to be the biggest of them in the country. The track is owned and operated by Totalizator Sportowy.
During the Warsaw Uprising of the WWII, the opposing forces attacked German troops at the complex. The attack resulted in many injuries of the opposition. A memorial was built to commemorate the victims. After the war, the track wasn't in use for a while. A train track and a road, planned to be built through the racetrack's land was never built. The racetrack was slowly getting used again. The track hosted the 1987 IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
Today, the track is used for both horse races and other events. Music artists who performed at the venue include U2, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Britney Spears, The Rolling Stones and more. Since 2015 and in 2010, the track is also the host venue for the Orange Warsaw Festival.
Muse appearances
- 2015-06-14 (Orange Warsaw Festival)
Venue address
Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec
Puławska 266
Ursynów
02-684 Warsaw, Poland