Seroczyn

Seroczyn is a village in the Masovian Voivodeship, in the Siedlce County, located at the intersection of important provincial roads. The history of settlement in this region dates back to the Neolithic period, and the first mention of the locality comes from 1343. Seroczyn obtained town rights in 1548, which it lost in 1869. The importance of Seroczyn is evidenced by the wooden church built in 1547, which was replaced by a new brick temple in the 18th century. During the interwar period, the village developed, with shops and mills being established, and education was provided in modern schools for that time. During World War II, intense fighting took place here, including the Battle of Seroczyn, which was one of the fiercest in September 1939. The village suffered during the war—many buildings were destroyed, and Jews were deported to camps. After the war, Seroczyn became the seat of the Gromada National Council and a place of near rebirth for the community. In later years, film scenes were shot here, and local traditions are maintained through the organization of festivals. In Seroczyn, you can see various monuments, including a Neo-Renaissance palace, a manor house, a Neo-Gothic church, and a monument to the local national hero, Father Wawrzyniec Lewandowski. Currently, the village has educational infrastructure, a health clinic, and a volunteer fire department. A local attraction is the Dąbrowy Seroczyńskie and Kulak nature reserve. Seroczyn, with its rich history and tradition, is an important part of the regional heritage of Masovia.