Brok

Brok nad Bugiem (English: Brok near Bug) is a small town in Mazowsze Voivodship, Poland. Brok is in Ostrowian County (head town of this region is Ostrów Mazowiecka). Brok is one of the smallest places in Europe with town status (since 1500).

Ratusz w Broku 4.JPG
Coat of arms of Brok
Coordinates: 52°42′N 21°51′E / 52.700°N 21.850°E / 52.700; 21.850
Country Poland
VoivodeshipMasovian
CountyOstrów Mazowiecka
GminaBrok
Established13th century
Town rights1501
Government
 • MayorKrystyna Kacpura
Area
 • Total28.05 km2 (10.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total1,859
 • Density66.275/km2 (171.65/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
07-306
Car platesWOR
Websitehttp://www.brok.pl

Brok is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful places in this part of Poland. This is a tourist town near two rivers: Bug and one also named Brok.

Attractions include:

  • Gothic Church (built 1560)
  • Old Jewish Cemetery
  • Location (Puszcza Biała, White Wood)
  • Many old houses

Coordinates: 52°42′N 21°51′E / 52.700°N 21.850°E / 52.700; 21.850