Żerków, Municipality in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Żerków sits about 53 kilometers east of Poznań with residential areas spreading around a central district containing administrative buildings and local shops. The town provides schools, shops, and public facilities for everyday needs of those who live there.
The first written record dates to 1257 when Duke Bolesław the Pious mentioned it, and in 1283 Duke Przemysł II granted town rights to the settlement. These early grants shaped its growth as a regional center.
The Baroque Church of Saint Stanislaus shapes the town's character and was built through the Radomicki family's efforts. It continues to serve as the main religious landmark and gathering place for the local community.
Direct road connections link the town to larger centers like Poznań and Jarocin, with regular buses serving these routes. Visitors find shops and cafes in the town center, making it easy to explore on foot without a car.
In 1574 King Henry of Valois chose this location as a stop on his route to his royal coronation in Kraków. This encounter with royalty left a mark in local memory that residents still recall today.
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