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Międzyrzec Podlaski – The Pearl of Eastern Poland
Międzyrzec Podlaski is a town with a history of over 600 years, rich in events and cultural heritage. The first mention of the settlement dates back to 1390, when King Władysław Jagiełło granted it to the knight Abraham Chamc, in recognition of his wartime merits. The town developed dynamically at the border of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, evolving as a centre of social and economic life.
In 1435, Międzyrzec was granted town rights. Soon after, it became a significant centre of trade and craftsmanship, known for the production of cloth, furs, agricultural goods, beer, leather products, and saddlery. From the very beginning, the town stood out for its multiculturalism – it was inhabited by Polish, Lithuanian-Ruthenian, and Jewish populations.
The town experienced particular prosperity in the 18th century when it was under the care of the Czartoryski family. During this time, the town hall and public utility buildings were erected, temples were rebuilt, the arts were developed, and the social advancement of its residents was supported.
Międzyrzec Podlaski owes its significance to its advantageous location – at the intersection of important communication routes connecting the east with the west and the north with the south. Surrounded by beautiful nature, vibrant and inhabited by talented people, the town remains a true gem of the landscape of eastern Poland.
The name Międzyrzec comes from its location "between rivers". The second part – "Podlaski" – was added in the 16th century and refers to the territorial affiliation of the town to the historical Podlasie Voivodeship.
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During the partitions and both World Wars, the town experienced many tragic events. During World War II, it was bombed, and its Jewish district was razed to the ground. In 1942, the Germans created a ghetto here, where over 17,000 Jews were exterminated.
After 1945, Międzyrzec Podlaski became part of the Lublin Voivodeship. From 1975 to 1998, it belonged to the Biała Podlaska Voivodeship, and since the administrative reform in 1999, it has again been in the Lublin Voivodeship, serving as the seat of the commune in Biała Podlaska County.
Currently, Międzyrzec attracts visitors with both its monuments, such as the palace complex, and its natural attractions - it is worth seeing the Krzna Valley, and above all, the Międzyrzeckie Lakes, where, in addition to swimming, numerous events take place.
