Sierpc

Sierpc is a town in central Poland, the seat of Sierpc County in the Masovian Voivodeship. It has a population of roughly 16,000 to 17,000 and serves as an administrative, cultural, and commercial center for the surrounding region.

Located in the central plains of Poland, Sierpc lies within the Masovian Voivodeship and functions as the administrative seat of both the county (powiat sierpecki) and the urban-rural gmina of Sierpc. The town is connected by regional roads and rail links to nearby towns and larger urban centers, facilitating regional commerce and travel.

Sierpc’s origins date back to the Middle Ages, and the town retains elements of its historic urban layout and heritage. A major cultural landmark is the Muzeum Wsi Polskiej w Sierpcu (Museum of the Polish Village in Sierpc), an open-air museum that presents traditional wooden architecture and rural life from different regions of Poland. The site is one of the country’s prominent open-air museums and hosts various cultural events throughout the year.

The local economy combines services, light industry, and agricultural processing. The town supports educational institutions, cultural facilities, and sports clubs that serve residents and the surrounding rural areas. Tourism linked to the museum also contributes to the local economy and helps preserve regional traditions.

See also: Sierpc County; Museum of the Polish Village in Sierpc.