Wyszogród
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Wyszogród is a town in Poland in Masovian Voivodship, located in the middle of Płońsk Upland, by the Vistula River. The population of Wyszogród is 2 800 inhabitants (as of 2001).
[edit] History
The town of Wyszogród was an early Slavic settlement as early as 10th century. In 11th century it became fortified and started to act as a local centre of commerce. In 12th century it became the seat of local castellany and soon it became one of the seats of Dukes of Masovia. Relocated on Magdeburg Law in 1398, Wyszogród became one of the most important inland ports and centres of textile production in the area.
During The Deluge the town was pillaged and burnt by the Swedes. Several subsequent fires destroyed Wyszogród almost completely. After the Partitions of Poland in 1793 annexed by Prussia. In 1807 reconquered by the Duchy of Warsaw and after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815 transferred to the Kingdom of Poland. At the end of 19th century Wyszogród again recovered. During World War II there were several partisan groups operating both within the city and in the forests nearby. Destroyed by the Germans during the Operation Tempest, rebuilt in the 1940's.
[edit] Attractions
- Church of the Holy Trinity (1773-1786)
- Remnants of the Franciscan abbey
- St. Mary of Angels Church (1408)
- Monastery (1684)
- Old Town market (18th and 19th centuries)
