Bakałarzewo

Bakałarzewo is a rural village in Podlaskie Voivodeship that serves as the administrative center for its surrounding district. The settlement includes basic municipal facilities and local services spread throughout the community.

The settlement took its name from Mikołaj 'Bakałarz' Michnowicz Raczkowicz, a royal writer who established it in the early 16th century within Lithuanian forests. The place grew into a local administrative hub for this heavily forested region.

The village has maintained a partnership with the Belgian town of Attert since 2005, visible through regular visits and shared community projects. This connection brings an international dimension to daily life in this rural area.

The village has a municipal office that handles local services and administrative matters for the district. Visitors will find basic facilities on site, though larger shopping or specialized services require trips to nearby towns.

The village preserves converted World War II military bunkers that now function as museum spaces displaying information about the local resistance movement. These military remnants offer direct insight into the wartime experience of this rural community.

Location: Gmina Bakałarzewo

Elevation above the sea: 173 m

Website: http://bakalarzewo.pl

GPS coordinates: 54.08333,22.63333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:31