Radzyń Podlaski
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Potocki Palace
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 Radzyń Podlaski
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| Coordinates: 51°46′58″N 22°37′27″E / 51.78278°N 22.62417°E | ||
| Country |
 Poland
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| Voivodeship | Lublin | |
| County | Radzyń Podlaski County | |
| Gmina | Radzyń Podlaski (urban gmina) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Jerzy Rębek | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 19.31 km2 (7.46 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006) | ||
| • Total | 16,133 | |
| • Density | 840/km2 (2,200/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 21-300, 21-315 | |
| Car plates | LRA | |
| Website | http://www.radzyn-podl.pl/ | |
Coordinates: 51°46′N 22°37′E / 51.767°N 22.617°E
Radzyń Podlaski pronounced [ˈrad͡zɨɲ pɔdˈlaskʲi] is a town in eastern Poland, about 60 km north of Lublin, with 16,140 inhabitants (2004). Situated in the Lublin Voivodeship (since 1999), previously in Biała Podlaska Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is the capital of Radzyń Podlaski County, and historically belongs to Lesser Poland (despite the adjective Podlaski, which suggests that it is part of another Polish province, Podlasie). The town was founded in 1468, and its most important landmark is the Palace.
Radzyń lies on the Białka River within the South Podlasie Lowland, at the height of 150 metres (490 ft) above sea level. The town has the area of 20,29 square kilometers, of which forests make only 5%. It is located along National Road nr. 19 (future Expressway S19, which goes from Belarusian border to Slovakia, through Białystok, Lublin and Rzeszów.
In the early years of Polish statehood Radzyń was located in extreme northeastern corner of Lesser Poland, near the border with Rus and the Duchy of Lithuania. The region was frequently raided by its neighbors, which had a negative impact on the economy. This sparsely populated borderland of Lesser Poland began to see improvements after 1385, when at Krewo (see: Union of Krewo), Poland and Lithuania became allies. Settlers from other part of Lesser Poland, as well as Mazovia, came to Radzyń, churches were built and villages were founded. According to historical documents, the town of Radzyń was preceded by a settlement called Kozirynek (also spelled as Cozirynek and Kozyrynek; this name appears in documents as late as 1580). In 1456, first Roman Catholic parish at Radzyń was created, and in 1468, the town was incorporated based on Magdeburg rights. It was a royal possession, leased by kings to different noblemen, such as the Mniszech family. In 1690, King Jan III Sobieski granted several privileges to town’s residents. At that time, Radzyń had Roman Catholic, Greek-Catholic and Orthodox churches, as well as a synagogue.
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