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Greater Poland is a region located in western Poland, centered around the city of Poznań. It is one of the largest and most populous regions in the country.

Greater Poland has a rich history and culture. In the Middle Ages, it was an important center of trade and culture. In 1918, the Greater Poland Uprising broke out in Poznań, which significantly contributed to Poland regaining its independence.

The region boasts numerous historical monuments and tourist attractions, such as:

  • Old Market Square (Stary Rynek) in Poznań
  • Cathedral in Gniezno
  • Castle in Kórnik
  • Greater Poland National Park
  • Archaeological Museum in Poznań
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Gniezno

Gniezno

One of the oldest cities in Poland, Gniezno boasts over a thousand years of history and is considered the symbolic birthplace of the Polish state.

Poznań

Poznań

One of the largest cities in Poland, located in the western part of the country on the Warta River. It is the capital of the Greater Poland Voivodeship and has a population of about 540,000.

Ostrów Lednicki

Ostrów Lednicki

A historical and cultural heartland of Poland, located on an island in Lake Lednica, near Gniezno.

Licheń

Licheń

The main tourist attraction in Licheń is the Marian Sanctuary, one of the largest centers of religious pilgrimage in Poland.