Płoty (; ) is a town in Gryfice County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland, with 4,035 inhabitants (2010).
Sights Main heritage sights of Płoty are: the Renaissance Old Castle, location of the Municipal Library the New Castle and adjacent Municipal Park the Church of the Transfiguration
History It was located at the intersection of the Gdańsk-Szczecin and Trzebiatów-Łobez routes. In the late 19th century, the population mostly made a living from farming and cattle breeding, with cattle sold to Berlin and Hamburg.
During World War II, the German administration operated a forced labour subcamp of the Stalag II-D prisoner-of-war camp in the town.
Demographics
Notable people Fritz Köpke (1902–1991), German athlete, competed in the men's high jump at the 1928 Summer Olympics
International relations
Płoty is twinned with: Niebüll, Germany
References
External links Official town website