Przytyk

Przytyk is a town in the Masovian Voivodeship, located in the Radom County, on the Radomka River. It obtained its town charter around 1488, when King Casimir IV Jagiellon granted it trading privileges. The town was situated at the crossroads of important trade routes, which contributed to its development over the centuries until it lost its attractiveness in 1834. In the 17th century, Jews settled in Przytyk, and by 1921, they constituted 81% of the population. The Jewish community had a synagogue, which was destroyed during World War II, and tragic events such as the pogrom in 1936 and the expulsion of Jews significantly impacted its fate. During World War II, the town lost many inhabitants, and its buildings were destroyed. After the war, the local community initiated cultural activities by establishing the Society of Friends of the Przytyk Land. Architecturally, the town is distinguished by the Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross, featuring a fresco by Jan Henryk Rosen, as well as the devastated 19th-century manor in Oblas and the manor in Zameczek. Przytyk hosts the National Pepper Fair, highlighting its importance in the local economy, which is also supported by production facilities such as the Gajewski Woodworking Plant and the TED Meat Processing Plant. As the Municipal Education Center, the town offers primary and middle school education. Interestingly, on January 1, 2024, Przytyk will regain its town status, which may contribute to the further development of the region.