Susz, Medieval town in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland
Susz is a city in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in northern Poland, situated along the shores of Suskie Lake. The town sits on the northern and western banks of this water body, forming a gateway to the region's lake and forest landscape.
The settlement grew from a Baltic Prussian community called Susse and became part of the Kingdom of Poland in 1454 under King Casimir IV Jagiellon. This incorporation marked a turning point in the region's political allegiance and development.
The name comes from a Baltic Prussian settlement that once stood here. The town's layout and surrounding landscape still reflect its medieval roots.
The best way to explore the town is on foot to fully experience its medieval character and lakeside setting. Visitors interested in family history should know that local archives hold genealogical records from the 19th century.
During World War II, the town held a subcamp of the Stutthof concentration camp, making it part of the Nazi terror network. After the war ended, the city returned to Polish administration while carrying this difficult chapter of its past.
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