Rajgród, Medieval town in Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland
Rajgród is a town in Podlaskie Voivodeship situated on elevated terrain between Lake Rajgrodzkie and the Jegrznia River. It combines urban areas with natural surroundings spread across the river valley.
The settlement developed from a Yotvingian stronghold and received town rights in 1568. It was developed as a fortified frontier town under Polish rule during the medieval period.
The town became a center for Jewish life starting in 1587, with communities actively engaged in commerce and the fish trade. These groups shaped the town's social and economic character for centuries.
The town sits in northern Poland and is easily accessible by car or bus from other regional cities. Most points of interest can be explored on foot since the main areas are close to each other.
The town housed a large Jewish cemetery and synagogue that shaped religious life for centuries, with these spaces reflecting the deep roots of families who lived and worshipped here. These sites hold memories of generations that called the place home.
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