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Middle Ages
The area was long inhabited by pagan peoples. In the 10th century, a fortified location was established high of the Vistula River's bank. This location was at a junction of shipping and routes and was strategic for centuries. Its location was a great asset. In 1009 a Benedictine monasterywas established here. It became a center of science and art for the area. During the rule of the first monarchs of the Piast dynasty, even prior to the Baptism of Poland, Płock served as one of the monarchial...
Modern era
In the early modern period, Płock was a royal city of Poland and capital of the Płock Voivodeship within the larger Greater Poland Province. The 16th century was the golden age of the city, before it suffered major losses in population due to plague, fire, and warfare, with wars between Sweden and Poland in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. At that time, the Swedes destroyed much of the city, but the people rebuilt and recovered.In the late 18th century, it took down the old city walls,...
World War II
Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, the city of Płock was annexed into the Reich as part of the Regierungsbezirk Zichenau. The Germans renamed the city Schröttersburg in 1941 after the former Prussian Baron of the Empire Friedrich Leopold von Schrötter. As part of the Intelligenzaktion, the Germans carried out mass arrests of Poles, who were then imprisoned in the local prison, and around 200 of whom were murdered in large massacres in Łąck between October 1939 and February 1940. Among...
Płock has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb) using the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm or a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: Dfb) using the 0 °C (32 °F) isotherm.
Architecture
Main sights include: 1. Płock Cathedral - originally built in the Romanesquestyle, dates back to the 12th century, reconstructed in 16th century 2. Płock Castle, built in 14th century, today housing the diocesan museum with the collection of medieval goldsmiths' works 3. Saint Dominic Church - former Dominican church, built in 13th century and remodelled in 16th century 4. Saint Bartholomew Church - built in the 14th century, rebuilt in Baroque style in 18th century 5. Small Synagogue - built...
Museums
1. Diocesan Museum - located in the Płock Castle 2. Museum of Masovia- provides exhibits and interpretation of the city and region's history 3. The Museum of Mazovian Jews- housed in former Small Synagogue 4. Saint FaustinaMuseum 5. Małachowianka Museum
In popular culture
Various Polish films were shot in Płock, including Satan from the Seventh Grade, The Scar, The Doubles[pl], Loving[pl], as well as the 1960s TV series Stawka większa niż życie.
Catholic Church
Płock is the oldest legislated seat of the Roman Catholic diocese; the Masovian Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral was built here in the first half of the 12th century and houses the sarcophagiof Polish monarchs. It is one of the five oldest cathedrals in Poland. Moreover, the city is famous for the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, where the apparition of Jesus to Saint Faustina Kowalska is reported to have taken place, and the Divine Mercydevotion was revealed.
Mariavite Church
From the visions of Feliksa Kozłowska in 1893, the Mariavite order of priests originated, originally working to renew clergy within the Roman Catholic Church. Despite repeated attempts, they were not recognized by the Vatican and in the early 20th century established a separate and independent denomination. This site is the main seat of the Mariavite bishops. Their most important church was built here in the beginning of the 20th century; it is called the Temple of Mercy and Charity and is si...
Jewish history
The Jewish presence in Płock (Yiddish: Plotzk) dates back many centuries, probably to the 13th and 14th centuries, when records include them. The Polish kings extended rights to them in 1264 and the 14th century, and provided continued political support through the centuries. At the beginning of the 19th century, their more than 1,200 residents comprised more than 48% of the city's population in what is considered the city's Old Town; through the century, their proportions ranged from 30 and...
The main industry is oil refining, which was established in 1960. The country's largest oil refinery (Płock refinery) and its parent company, Orlen, are located here. It is served by a large pipeline leading from Russia to Germany. Associated industrial activities connected with the refinery are servicing and construction. A Levi Strauss & Co.facto...
Szkoła Wyższa im. Pawła WłodkowicaAkademia Mazowiecka w PłockuPłock Campus of Warsaw University of TechnologyMass transit
1. KM Płock - Komunikacja Miejska Płock Bus service covers the entire city, with 41 routes.
Bridges
1. Pilsudskiego Bridge[pl] 2. Solidarity Bridge
Wisła Płock – one of Poland's most successful handball teams, playing in the Superliga, Poland's top division, multiple Polish Champion and multiple Polish Cup winnerWisła Płock – football team, currently playing in the I liga, Poland's second division, but formerly playing in the Ekstraklasa, Polish Cup and Polish SuperCupwinner in 2006Members of Parliament (Sejm) elected from Płock constituency 1. Julia Pitera, PO 2. Mirosław Koźlakiewicz, PO 3. Andrzej Nowakowski, PO 4. Wojciech Jasiński, Pis 5. Marek Opioła, Pis 6. Robert Kołakowski, Pis 7. Dariusz Kaczanowski, Pis 8. Waldemar Pawlak, PSL 9. Adam Struzik, PSL 10. Jolanta Szymanek-Deresz, SLD+SDPL+PD+UP (died in a plane crash 1...
Aug 23, 2022 · City of Plock (Poland) Płock is a city in Central Poland in the Mazovian Voivodeship. It is located on the banks of the longest river in the country – the Vistula. Płock is a quiet and picturesque city with several interesting sights and a rich history. It is the historical capital of Masovia and the capital of the Polish state in 1079-1138.
Jul 25, 2023 · We would like to invite you to the premiere of the film to the Cinema Around the Corner of the Franciszka and Stefan Themerson Center for Culture and Arts in Płock on August 2, 2023 at 6 p.m., on the anniversary of the revolt of prisoners of the German Nazi death camp Treblinka II. After its premiere in Płock, the film will also be available ...
At the time of filming, Herman and Norton and the other members of the Keller family in the USA could not foresee that their family in Płock would be decimated when the German army began its occupation of Płock in 1939. Of the family members who appeared in the movie, Samek Brygart, Sandra’s father, and Izrael Abram (Julius) Bomzon, Arieh ...
The map of the political division of Masovia between 1381 and 1426, including the Duchy of Rawa. The Duchy of Rawa [a] was a feudal district duchy in Masovia, centered on the Rawa Land. Its capital was Rawa. [1] It existed during the High Middle Ages era, from 1313 to 1370, [1] [2] and from 1381 to 1442.
Feb 3, 2021 · You can see the world’s smallest monkey species here, too, as well as an insect section containing butterflies. The zoo has impressive floral gardens and well-kept cages, and there is also a peacock-shaped sundial and a playground for kids. Norbertańska 2, 09-402 Płock, Poland, +4824 366 05 11.
