Przasnysz, Urban municipality in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland.
Przasnysz is an urban municipality in Masovian Voivodeship that stretches along the Węgierka River. The central market square anchors the town, bordered by administrative buildings and residential areas.
The settlement began in the 13th century as a market site and received town rights in 1427 from Masovian Duke Janusz I of Warsaw. This formal privilege allowed it to develop as a regional trading center.
The town comes alive through regular markets where residents buy and sell regional products and local crafts. These gatherings shape everyday life and the sense of place for those who live here.
The town sits about 90 kilometers north of Warsaw and serves as the county's administrative hub. Visitors will find local services and public facilities concentrated in the central areas.
During World War I, the town shifted between Russian and German control multiple times. The rebuilding that followed these conflicts reshaped the urban landscape for decades afterward.
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