Terespol, Border municipality in Biała Podlaska County, Poland
Terespol is a border town in Biała Podlaska County that sits directly across from Brest, separated by the Bug River. It stretches along the Poland-Belarus boundary and functions as the main crossing point between the two countries.
The town was founded in the late 1600s and named after Teresa Gosiewska, wife of a regional official. It later developed into a major border crossing and retains remains of military structures from centuries past.
The town sits directly across from Brest, shaping everyday relationships and interactions that cross the border. This proximity has influenced local customs and how people here connect with their neighbors on both sides.
As the main border crossing between Poland and Belarus, the town has basic services and is accessible via European route E30. Visitors should know it is an active border zone where checks are routine.
The town contains remains of former military fortifications connected to the Brest Fortress complex, including a preserved powder magazine. These structures remind visitors of an era when fortifications shaped the border.
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