Horodło

Horodło is a village in eastern Poland situated between two branches of the Bug River and located in the Lublin region near the Ukrainian border. The settlement spreads across hilly terrain and is surrounded by fields and woodlands, with simple buildings that reflect the rural character of the area.

The settlement developed during the Middle Ages as a fortified location and was part of a larger network of defensive strongholds in the region. The Union of Horodło in 1413 marked a turning point that brought Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania into closer political alignment.

The place maintains strong ties to its medieval past through the remains of a 10th-century fortress that once served as a defensive stronghold. These archaeological traces show how the settlement functioned as an important checkpoint in its region.

The village can be reached by two main roads, one approaching from the south and another from the direction of Chełm in the north. The central area provides a good starting point to explore the settlement and the surrounding countryside with its archaeological sites.

The settlement sits at a geographically critical point in Poland, marking an important section of the European border in this area. The Bug River that flows through the countryside has shaped boundaries between different peoples and kingdoms for centuries.

Location: Gmina Horodło

GPS coordinates: 50.88333,24.03333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57