Colorful renaissance facades on the central market square in Poznan, Poland

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Wielkopolska

If you want to experience the essence of Poland’s eventful history, head for Wielkopolska. The region’s name means Greater Poland, and this is where the Polish state was founded in the Middle Ages. Centuries later, the local population has an understandable pride in its long history.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Gniezno Cathedral. Gniezno, Greater Poland, Poland

    Gniezno Cathedral

    Wielkopolska

    Gniezno’s history and character are inextricably intertwined with its cathedral, an imposing, double-towered brick Gothic structure. The present church…

  • Biskupin Archaeological Reserve

    Biskupin Archaeological Reserve

    Wielkopolska

    Biskupin’s re-created Iron Age town site, with its wooden palisades, thatched roofs and costumed historical re-enactors, is a stimulating way to learn…

  • Museum of the Origins of the Polish State

    Museum of the Origins of the Polish State

    Wielkopolska

    On the western side of Lake Jelonek, this museum illustrates Gniezno's pivotal role in Polish history. The permanent collection contains archaeological…

  • Poznań Cathedral

    Poznań Cathedral

    Poznań

    Ostrów Tumski is dominated by this monumental double-towered cathedral. Essentially Gothic with additions from later periods, notably the baroque upper…

  • Śródka Mural

    Śródka Mural

    Poznań

    Just east of Ostrów Tumski in the centre of the Śródka district you will find a sensational trompe-l'œil mural by artist Arleta Kolasińska. It covers the…

  • Parish Church

    Parish Church

    Poznań

    Two blocks south of the Rynek, this church was originally built for the Jesuits by architects from Italy, and completed only after more than 80 years of…

  • Rogalin, Wielkopolska, Poland - May 2019: Rogalin palace

    Rogalin Palace Museum

    Wielkopolska

    Rogalin, situated some 30km south of Poznań, has an impressive, two-storey baroque palace that was home to Polish aristocratic clan, the Raczyński family…

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