Minsk MazowieckiThis small town is located in the centre of Poland, quite close to Warsaw. It attracts visitors by its climate. It also gives a chance to admire many historical buildings as well as charming views of the Srebrna River and a vast range of natural monuments. The name „Mińsk” took probably its origin from the Mienia River. At first, the settlement that developed into the town, was called Mieńsk or Mensk regarding its location in the Mienia River basin. The name evolved through the years to the one used today – Mińsk Mazowiecki. This town was a home to many outstanding Polish writers and members of Parliament. Wonderful river views and the town’s scenery makes it unique. Everyone who visits Mińsk is enchanted by its atmosphere.
Minsk Mazowiecki TOURISM
This beautiful town from the 15th century may surely take pride in many monuments from that period. Many of them can be admired until these days. Some of them were reconstructed to bring back their splendour. Apart from all these neo-baroque and classical monuments, Mińsk is also popular with its emphasis on culture. It has its own House of Culture, School of Art, two museums and runs two local magazines.
GEOGRAPHY
Mińsk Mazowiecki is situated in the area of The Bug River Valley and the Masovian Landscape Park. It has a permanent population of 37,000 with the total area of 1312 ha. It is situated on the bank of the Srebrna River, a tributary of the Mienia River. This town is approximately 39 km away from Warsaw. From 1975 till 1998 it was a part of Siedlce Voivodship. Since the end of 20th century it belongs to Masovian Province.
HISTORY
Mińsk Mazowiecki became town in 1421. Its great development took place during “Polish Culture Golden Age”. At that time a new town, Sendomierz, was founded on the bank of Srebrna River. In a short time it was included in Mińsk borders. Even nowadays you can easily distinguish former Sendomierz's area (it is Kilińskiego square, the renaissance part of the town) and the rest of the town. In the end of the 19th century Mińsk and its surrounding were the area of many battles and Soviet interven... ( more >>) |
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