Raszyn

Raszyn, a rural municipality in the Masovian Voivodeship, is a place with a rich history and valuable cultural heritage. The municipality is located on the Warsaw Plain, on the Raszynka River, and its seat is the town of Raszyn. Within the municipality, there is a 17th-century Baroque palace and the historic parish church of St. Stephen. It is also worth knowing the historical significance of Raszyn, where on April 19, 1809, a battle took place between Polish and Austrian troops during the Austro-Polish War. The municipality is famous for the Stawy Raszyńskie Nature Reserve, which covers 110 hectares and is a breeding ground for about 100 species of marsh birds. Raszyn has a well-developed transport infrastructure, connecting the municipality with Warsaw and other nearby towns, thanks to the S7, S8, and S2 expressways, as well as local and night connections to the city itself. The municipality operates five public kindergartens, three primary schools, and a middle school, highlighting the emphasis on education for its residents. The Municipal Public Library, established in 1947, is a hub of vibrant cultural activity, offering a variety of publications and organizing socio-cultural events. In terms of religion, the municipality has four Roman Catholic parish churches, as well as places of worship for Sikhs and Buddhists. Sports life in the municipality is coordinated by the Municipal Sports Center, and the KS Raszyn club brings together 250 athletes. An important memorial is the monument to Cyprian Godebski, a poet who died in the Battle of Raszyn. The municipal authorities change dynamically, and the current mayor is Andrzej Zaręba. In the municipality of Raszyn, in addition to picturesque architecture and natural attractions, social and cultural life thrives, making it an interesting place to live and visit.