Radzyń Podlaski, Administrative center in eastern Lublin Voivodeship, Poland.
Radzyń Podlaski is an urban municipality in eastern Poland's Lublin region, located along the Białka River with streets organized around a central marketplace. The town's layout shows the characteristic pattern of a regional administrative center, with roads branching outward from the core.
The town was founded in 1468 and granted Magdeburg rights, becoming an important center in the region. Over time it passed through the hands of various noble families who leased it from the crown, shaping its development and architecture.
The Potocki Palace dominates the town center with its rococo architecture, reflecting the aristocratic heritage of the region. Visitors can observe the elegant design and ornamental details that speak to the town's former prominence among noble families.
The town is accessible by rail and serves as a transport connection for the surrounding area to major cities. Visitors will find administrative services and facilities typical of a county seat.
The town was home to a renowned Jewish theological school connected to the Hasidic movement before the Second World War. This scholarly tradition made it an important center of Jewish learning in the region.
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