Kozienice, Municipality and county seat in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland.
Description
Kozienice is a municipality and county seat in Masovian Voivodeship, located on the western bank of the Vistula River. The town spreads across several kilometers and combines residential areas, public buildings, and green spaces with river access.
History
The settlement received its first written mention in 1206 when Norbertine nuns from Płock held lands in this region. This early religious connection shaped the development of the settlement through the centuries that followed.
Culture
The town serves as a cultural hub for the surrounding area, where the community center regularly hosts performances and events that bring residents together. Schools, sports facilities, and cultural venues shape the everyday rhythm of local life.
Practical
The location sits on major road routes and connects directly to larger cities, especially Warsaw about 80 kilometers to the northwest. Visitors should take time to explore, as walking and cycling paths run through the municipality and lead toward the river.
Did you know?
An important Polish king was born here in 1467, an event that later prompted the construction of a significant monument. This memorial ranks among Poland's oldest secular monuments and marks the town's historical importance.
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Muzeum Regionalne w Kozienicach
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Holy Cross church in Kozienice
126 m
Church of the Assumption in Maciejowice
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947 m
Dąb Zygmunt August
10.4 km
Cmentarz żydowski w Maciejowicach
11.6 km
Saint Joseph church in Kozienice
240 m
Holy Family church in Kozienice
1.4 km
Maciejowice Town hall
11.9 km
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5.8 km
Dehn family cemetery in Kozienice
314 m
22 Kochanowskiego Street in Kozienice
179 m
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6.8 km
Nature reserve Brzeźniczka
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Pałac, Parkowa 5 w Kozienicach
430 m
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11.6 km
Manor house in Kozienice
148 m
Saint Alexander chapel in Kozienice
1.4 km
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9.2 km
Mensa carnifiucium in Kozienice
138 m
Zespół pałacowy, Warszawska 2 w Kozienicach
351 m
Rectory in Maciejowice
12.1 km
Belfry at Church of the Assumption in Maciejowice
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6.8 km
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