Radzyń Podlaski
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Radzyń Podlaski - a city in the eastern part of Poland, located 60 km north of Lublin. The city was founded in 1468, a milestone in its development was the construction of the Palace of Potocki.

Almost until the end of the fourteenth century, the areas adjacent to the lands of the Lithuanian-Russian state, subjected to constant raids that have not contributed to the emergence of permanent settlements. Only after coming to power, Wladyslaw Jagiello situation began to change. According to historical documents, in 1456 in Radzyń it was built the first Roman Catholic church, and in 1468 Radzyn Podlaski received city rights.

From 1741 until the end of the 18th century in the town of Potocki family lived, where he built a magnificent palace in the Rococo style. After the partition of Poland's territory was ceded to the Austrian Empire, and in the early 19th century, it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Poland. In 1867, when Russian authorities began the development of the city, it was opened rail link. During the Second World War the city was occupied by German troops until 23 July 1944.

Of greatest interest to visitors is the Potocki Palace, built in the shape of a horseshoe in 1740 by the famous architect Jakub Fontana. In addition, attention should be given the Holy Trinity Church. Construction of the church was completed in 1641. This is a wonderful monument of the late Renaissance in Poland. Carried out in 1989-1992 allowed the reconstruction to restore its former grandeur and beauty of the church.

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