Rogoźno

Rogoźno is a town in Greater Poland Voivodeship situated north of Poznań, surrounded by gentle hills, lakes and forests. Its urban design preserves a medieval layout centered around a main market square.

The settlement began as a Lechitic stronghold in the 8th century and received town rights from Duke Przemysł II in 1280. This official charter transformed it into a significant urban center in the region.

The central market square displays traditional Polish architecture with preserved buildings from different periods that housed merchants and town officials. The structures surrounding the plaza tell stories of how people lived and worked in this place over centuries.

The town maintains direct railway connections to Poznań and Piła with regular services throughout the day. The surrounding landscape of gentle hills and forests is accessible by car or bicycle for exploring the wider area.

Duke Przemysł II died near Rogoźno in 1296 during a kidnapping incident that shaped medieval Polish history. This dramatic episode remains part of the region's storytelling about its own past.

Location: Gmina Rogoźno

Elevation above the sea: 63 m

Website: http://rogozno.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.74917,16.99972

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05