Kcynia

Kcynia is a town in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of north-central Poland, located within the Pałuki ethnographic region. The place has a compact layout with two churches as landmarks and sits along a railway line that connects the surrounding regions.

The town received municipal rights in 1262 from Bolesław the Pious, granting privileges equal to those of Poznań and Gniezno. After destruction by fire in 1441, the place was rebuilt with defensive walls and a castle that became the residence of local starosts.

The Gothic Church of Saint Michael Archangel and the Baroque Church of the Assumption of Mary with its Carmelite monastery shape the town's appearance. These buildings show how deeply religious life has been woven into the local identity.

The railway station, whose connection dates back to 1888, is the main arrival point and makes reaching the town straightforward from surrounding areas. The town center is walkable from the station and easy to navigate given its small size.

The castle built after the 1441 fire was more than just an administrative center – it symbolized the town's rise from destruction. Today its remains stand as a quiet reminder of how the place recovered from that disaster.

Location: Gmina Kcynia

Website: http://kcynia.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.99194,17.48444

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26