Modlin, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki County

Modlin was a village near Warsaw in Poland near the banks of rivers Narew and Vistula. In 1961 it was incorporated into the town of Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki.[1]

This article is about a city in Poland. For other uses, see Modlin (disambiguation).

Confluence of the Narew and Vistula River at Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki. Ruins of the 19th century fortress granary on the left.

There is a former Modlin Fortress holding a junction of the two rivers, built in the 19th century, and last used during World War II. Currently, there is Modlin Airport in a part of the fortress.

See also

References
  1. "Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom VI - wynik wyszukiwania - DIR". dir.icm.edu.pl. Retrieved 2020-05-18.; "Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom XV cz.2 - wynik wyszukiwania - DIR". dir.icm.edu.pl. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
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