Rypin County

The Rypin County, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, was established as a result of the 1999 administrative reform. The seat of the county is the town of Rypin, and it includes urban municipalities as well as five rural municipalities: Brzuze, Rogowo, Rypin, Skrwilno, and Wąpielsk. As of the end of 2019, the county had a population of 43,486 people. The region is home to numerous historical monuments that attract tourists and form an important part of the local culture. Among the most significant are: the palace and park complex in Ugoszcz from the second half of the 19th century; churches such as the Church of Our Lady of the Well in Kleszczyn (1704), the Church of St. Anne in Żałe (1930), the Church of St. Anthony in Trąbin (1881); and the Chapel of St. Barbara in Rypin from 1850. Rypin, known for its Gothic Church of the Holy Trinity built in 1355, also has an interesting history, as it was founded by the Dukes of Dobrzyń. The county also features the ruins of a 15th-century castle in Radziki Duże, remnants of the region's turbulent history, including the Swedish wars. It is worth mentioning the transportation network, which includes national roads and a railway line connecting Rypin with other cities. The county authorities have undertaken numerous initiatives to develop infrastructure and preserve local traditions. Rypin starosts, such as Benedykt Kozłowski and Jarosław Sochacki, have played a role in managing the region, and their efforts have contributed to improving the quality of life for residents. With its rich heritage, Rypin County is a place that blends history with modernity, offering attractive sites to visit and opportunities to explore local culture.