If you plan to visit Bialystok, include Tykocin on your bucket list. Tykocin is a charming, historical, and even royal town in the Podlasie, picturesquely situated on the Narew River, slightly west of Białystok. This under-the-radar destination would be an excellent option for those who want to experience a smaller town that still remains authentic and unvarnished by hordes of tourists. Short History Tykocin in Poland is a small town that has not yet completely lost its former pre-war atmosphere of a Jewish city. You will find charming cobbled streets, beautiful wooden houses, brick residences, historical buildings, and an interesting history dating back to the 11th century when there was a fortified…