Osiedle Słoneczne
Neighbourhood of Szczecin, Poland
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Osiedle Słoneczne (Polish: [ɔˈɕɛ.dlɛ swɔˈnɛt͡ʂ.nɛ]; lit. 'Sunny Estate') is a municipal neighborhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland, within the district of Right Bank. It is a housing estate consisting of apartment buildings. It has an area of 1.4 km2, and in 2022, it had a population of 11,365 people. The neighbourhood was founded in 1974.
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Osiedle Słoneczne | |
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Municipal neighbourhood | |
The apartment buildings in Osiedle Słoneczne in 2021. | |
 Location within Szczecin | |
| Coordinates: 53°22′53.76″N 14°39′11.52″E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship |  West Pomeranian |
| City and county | Szczecin |
| District | Right Bank |
| Establishment | 1974 |
| Seat | 49 Rydla Street |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 11,365 |
| • Density | 8,100/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Area code | +48 91 |
| Car plates | ZS |
Toponomy
History
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In 1974, the housing estate of 5- and 13-storey-tall apartment buildings, named Osiedle Słoneczne (lit. 'Sunny Estate'), was developed in the area between Jasna, Rydla, Kostki Napierskiego, and Łubinowej Streets. It was designed by a team of architects led by Romuald Cerebież-Tarabicki. The housing estate of Osiedle Majowe was simultaneously developed to its east.[1][2] In 1978, at 10 Struga Street, was opened the Dąbie bus garage, currently operated by Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe "Dąbie".[3]
Between 1982 and 1985, the Szczecin Słoneczne railway station operated at the corner of Handlowa and Przelotowa Streets.[4]
In 1988, the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, a Catholic parish church, was opened at 61 Rydla Street.[5]
In 1990, following the administrative reform in the city, Osiedle Słoneczne became one of its administrative units governed by locally elected council.[6]
In 2001, the Independence Memorial, designed by designed Jerzy T. Lipczyński, Przemysław Biryło, Tomasz Flejterski, and Wojciech Kokowski, was unveiled at 105 Jasna Street, near the Runy Pond. It has a form of stainless steel sculpture, representing the past, the presence, and the future of Poland.[7]
Characteristics
Osiedle Słoneczne is a housing estate consists of 5- and 13-storey-tall apartment buildings.[1][2] It features the Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, a Catholic parish church, located at 61 Rydla Street.[5] It also includes Ruby Pond, and the Independence Memorial, a stainless steel sculpture representing the past, the presence, and the future of Poland, located at Jasna Street.[7][8] Additionally, the Dąbie bus garage operated by Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe "Dąbie" is located at 10 Struga Street.[3]
Government
Osiedle Słoneczne is one of the municipal neighbourhoods of Szczecin, governed by a locally elected council with 15 members. Its headquarters are located at 49 Rydla Street.[6][9]
The neighbourhood is located between Wiosenna, Łubinowa, and Przelotowa Streets, and the railway tracks of lines no. 401 and 417. It borders Bukowe-Klęskowo, Dąbie, Osiedle Majowe, and Zdroje.[6] It has a total area of 1.4 km2.[10]