Ciechanów County

Ciechanów County is an administrative county in Masovian Voivodeship covering a large territory in north-central Poland. It contains two main urban centers and seven rural municipalities with varying character and settlement patterns.

The county's main town Ciechanów originated as a defensive settlement around 1065 under Bolesław II. Later it grew into a major medieval fortress that protected the northern Mazovian lands.

Medieval structures dot the landscape here, with the Castle of Mazovian Dukes standing as a key landmark from the 14th century that shaped local identity and remains visible to visitors today.

The county is well-served by state roads 50 and 60, making it accessible from neighboring regions. The E-65 railway line connecting Warsaw and Gdynia passes through the area with regular passenger service.

The region houses the Museum of Masovian Nobility, preserving artifacts and documents from the regional aristocratic heritage. This collection offers visitors insight into how the local nobility lived and wielded influence over centuries.

Location: Masovian Voivodeship

Capital city: Ciechanów

Shares border with: Pułtusk County, Płońsk County, Mława County, Przasnysz County, Maków County

Website: http://ciechanow.powiat.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.86667,20.63333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:00