Pułtusk, Medieval city in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Pułtusk is a medieval town in Masovian Voivodeship in Poland and sits along the banks of the Narew River. Its elongated market square stretches for 380 meters and connects the town hall with merchant houses and inns.
Duke Siemowit I of Masovia granted the settlement city rights in 1257 and turned it into a trading hub along the waterways. Later, churchmen founded an academy there in 1440 that produced theologians and scholars for centuries.
The parish church on the market square retains Gothic elements from the 14th century and draws visitors to services and concerts. Around the square, old townhouses display colorful facades that reflect the long trading tradition of this riverside settlement.
A good starting point is the Rynek, where small shops and eateries offer orientation. From there, the castle and the riverside promenade are within a few minutes on foot.
In 1868, the largest documented meteorite shower in Europe fell here and scattered thousands of stones across the surrounding fields. Some of these meteorites are now kept in the local museum and recall the extraordinary event.
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