Przysucha

Przysucha is a city in Masovian Voivodeship that serves as the administrative center of Przysucha County south of Warsaw. The urban area is home to roughly 5,800 residents, while the entire municipality including surrounding rural regions accommodates over 35,000 people.

The city was founded in 1710 and grew into a significant settlement within the Polish territories. It later became a center of Hasidic religious movements that shaped the community's development.

The city was a major center of Hasidic Judaism, where rabbis such as Jacob Isaac and Simcha Bunem taught and attracted devoted followers from surrounding regions.

The urban core is easily navigable with a clear center and typical town facilities, while rural sections spread outward from the city. Visitors should allow time to explore the various historical and cultural sites that are primarily concentrated near the main town center.

In the 1920s, the city had a remarkably large Jewish population that shaped much of its social and religious life. Today, remnants of this community serve as reminders of the town's layered past.

Location: Gmina Przysucha

Inception: 1710

Website: http://przysucha.umig.gov.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.36667,20.61667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:50