Sokółka

Sokółka is a city in northeastern Poland located along an international railway corridor and surrounded by glacial hills. The area includes many villages and features rolling landscapes reaching about 230 meters in elevation.

The town received city rights in 1609 from King Sigismund III Vasa and was built with a square layout following the plans of a royal official. This establishment shaped how the settlement grew and developed over the following centuries.

The local museum displays pottery, woven textiles, and crafts made by people in the area, showing how traditional skills have been passed down through generations. These objects reveal how residents once lived and what they valued in their daily lives.

The town is easy to reach by train and bus with direct connections to larger cities in the region. Visitors should know that markets happen on Mondays and that nearby services and supplies are generally accessible.

The region has a long tradition of breeding cold-blooded horses named after the town that remain known today. Additionally, nearby villages preserve rare wooden mosques that represent a different faith tradition.