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Radzyń Podlaski is a town in Eastern Poland, located about 60 km North of Lublin. The city was founded in 1468, a critical milestone in its development was the construction of the Potocki Palace.

Almost to the end of the fourteenth century, the areas adjacent to the lands of Lithuanian-Russian state, was subject to constant raids, which did not facilitate the emergence of permanent settlements. Only after the coming to power of władysław jagiełło, the situation began to change. According to historical documents, in 1456 in radzyń was built the first Roman Catholic Church, and in 1468 radzyń Podlaski urban layout.

From 1741 to the end of the 18th century lived in the city Potocki family, where he built a magnificent Palace in the Rococo style. After the partition of Poland, the territory was ceded to the Austrian Empire, and in the early 19th century was included in the Kingdom of Poland. In 1867, when the Russian government began development of the city, was opened by the railway. During the Second world war the city was occupied by German troops until 23 July 1944.

The greatest interest for visitors is the Potocki Palace, built in the form of a horseshoe in 1740 by renowned architect Jakub Fountains. In addition, noteworthy is the Church of the Holy Trinity. The construction of the Church was completed in 1641. It is a beautiful monument of the late Renaissance in Poland. Conducted in 1989-1992 reconstruction enabled to restore the splendor and beauty of the Church.

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