CZENSTOKOW, a town of Poland in the palatinate of Cracovia, with a fort, in which they keep a rich treasure, called "the treasure of the virgin Mary." The pilgrims flock hither so much for the sake of a convent near it, that it is called the Loretto of Poland. The town is situated on the river in Warte, E. Long. 19. 15. N. Lat. 50. 48.
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