Zakroczym

Zakroczym sits on elevated ground alongside the Vistula River, where glacial forces carved out natural ravines across the terrain. The town contains a Gothic-Renaissance church and 19th-century fortification structures within this landscape.

The town received its charter in 1422 and became an administrative center during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This early status shaped its importance in regional affairs for centuries afterward.

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross blends Gothic and Renaissance styles, reflecting how the community built and rebuilt its religious center across centuries. Local people walk past this structure regularly, making it a familiar landmark that marks the town's spiritual center.

The place is easily accessible via national road 62 and expressway S7, which connect it to larger cities. Modlin Airport lies to the east, making arrival convenient for visitors arriving by air.

Fort Nr. 1 was built between 1883 and 1888 as part of the Modlin Fortress network designed to protect the region. The structure held prisoners from Warsaw during the 1944 uprising, marking a significant moment in its military past.

Location: Gmina Zakroczym

Elevation above the sea: 67 m

Part of: Związek Miast Nadwiślańskich

Website: http://zakroczym.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.43333,20.61667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23