Łańcut
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Łańcut is a town in south-eastern Poland, with 18,000 inhabitants (1998). Situated in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship (since 1999), it is the capital of Łańcut County.
It received its city charter in 1367. In 1772 it became part of the Habsburg Monarchy where it remained until 1918 when it became part of independent Poland.
In the middle of the town one finds the Łańcut Castle, a grand aristocratic palace residence, last owned by the Potocki family, and made infamous in late 16th century during the times of Stanisław Stadnicki. It was first built in the years 1629-1641 and reconstructed many times since. The palace is currently a museum particularly well known for its large collection of historic carriages. A well-known classical music festival is held there annually.
[edit] See also
- Łańcut (vodka) for a make of vodka.
- Official Łańcut Castle's website
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