Margonin

Margonin is a municipality in Greater Poland Voivodeship organized around a central market square and administrative buildings. The settlement features residential neighborhoods surrounding a compact historic core with traditional Polish town layout.

The settlement began as a medieval fortification in a strategically important location and received town privileges in 1402. From that point forward it developed as a regional center in the area.

The town maintains a historic street layout centered around a Catholic church that remains important to the community. The old market square still serves as the gathering point where residents and visitors naturally move through.

The town connects to surrounding areas via railway, making it accessible for visitors arriving by train. Walking is the best way to explore since the main points like the market square and church are close together.

The composer of Poland's national anthem lyrics, Józef Wybicki, was married here, creating an unexpected link to one of the nation's most important cultural symbols. This connection to the country's most famous patriotic words makes the place notable for those interested in Polish history.

Location: Gmina Margonin

Inception: 1364

Website: http://margonin.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.96667,17.08333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47