P ROMOT I ON
RYDZYNA
Wielkopolska Region has a wealth of castles,
palaces and manor houses. Today these historical
buildings hold museums, hotels, restaurants as
well as conference and leisure centres.
Particularly noteworthy is the castle in
Rydzyna, which is one of the most impressive
Baroque structures in Poland. Following wartime
destruction its interiors were reconstructed with
great care. The grand halls embellished with
stucco decorations and ancient-style ornaments
hold numerous cultural events, social
gatherings and conferences. The castle holds a
hotel, restaurant and museum. It is surrounded
with a moat and an old park. The entire castle
complex and the urban layout of Rydzyna are
recognized among the Gems of Baroque in
Poland. Rydzyna is located approximately 90
km south of Poznan´.
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GREAT LOOP OF WIELKOPOLSKA
Tourist trail called the Great Loop of
Wielkopolska is the Region’s longest water trail.
Its total length is 687.9 km and it comprises
the rivers Warta and Notec´ as well as S´ lesinski
Lake and Canal. The trail of the Great Loop
has good infrastructure for enthusiasts of
motor boating and kayaking. The network of
harbours, marinas and slips provides conditions
for having a rest, meal or technical repairs.
On average it takes 30 days to sail along
the entire trail – along the way you can stop
and visit landmarks such as the Museum of
Agriculture in Szreniawa, the former Cistercian
monastery in L d, the palace in Smiełów or
the basilica in Lichen´. The Great Loop leads
through protected natural areas - Wielkopolski
National Park, Rogalin´ski Landscape Reserve.
In Wilczy Park in Stobnica it is possible to see
wolves. Travelling along the Notec´ River you
can admire historical navigation locks – a real
historical landmark of technology.
KALISZ
Of all Polish towns Kalisz has the oldest birth
certificate. Records of the ancient Calisia date
from the 2nd century A.D. The oldest tribal
stronghold (first half of the 9th century) and then
the early-Piast settlement were built in areas
adjoining the river Prosna – today this part of
Kalisz is called Zawodzie. The significance of the
settlement is confirmed by the fact that a church
was built within its limits as early as the first half
of the 11th century. Today the location holds an
archaeological reserve with replicas of early
medieval buildings. During the tourist season
the Fortified Piast Settlement in Kalisz hosts
a number of thematic open-air events where
one can see living history shows, participate in
presentations and crafts workshops as well as
get the taste of medieval cuisine.
BICYCLE TOURING
Wielkopolska System of Cycling Routes at
present comprises 9 trans-regional routes of the
total length of 1,800 km. All the trails are marked
along easily accessible roads, with low traffic;
they lead to the farthest corners of Wielkopolska.
These routes are linked with international and
local bike trails whose estimated length exceeds
6,000
km. The System is the first and the
pioneering element of GPSwielkopolska Project,
which promotes the use of satellite navigation
technologies in tourism. GPS tracks of the
System can be downloaded free of charge at
Wielkopolska System of Cycling Routes
stands out for the great thematic diversity of
the specific trails. Enthusiasts of wildlife and
natural landmarks will enjoy Nadwarcian´ski
Bike Route along the Warta River, as well as
the Hundred Lakes Route. The early history of
Poland can be explored along the Piast Bike
Route. The limitless stretches of wildlife as well
as cultural heritage sites are a domain of the
Trans-Wielkopolska Bike Route. Amber Bike
Trail leading along the old trade route will be
favoured by those travelling with panniers.
Ziemian´ski (Gentry) Bike Route leads to
Wielkopolska’s most typical landmarks, such as
manor houses, palaces, stud farms and historic
churches and monasteries. The Cycling Route
around Poznan´ is most popular because of its
proximity to the large city.
ABOVE LEFT:
MARINA IN
CZARNKÓW ON THE WATER
TRAIL OF THE GREAT LOOP OF
WIELKOPOLSKA.
ABOVE RIGHT:
CASTLE IN RYDZYNA.
HERE:
CYCLING IN WIELKOPOLSKA
