Chodzież, County capital in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Description
Chodzież is a county capital in Greater Poland Voivodeship featuring lakes, forests, and moraine hills across its territory. The town's landscape is shaped by water bodies and rolling terrain that define its physical character and structure.
History
The town received Magdeburg rights from King Władysław II Jagiello in 1434, establishing it as a regional administrative center. This legal status made it a key point for the area's development over the following centuries.
Culture
The National Children's Song Festival has shaped the town's cultural identity since 1991, drawing young performers from across the region each year. This annual gathering shows how music traditions remain central to local community life.
Practical
The town is accessible via direct road connections and lies roughly 65 kilometers south of Poznań, making it reachable for both work and leisure travel. Its central location in the region allows easy day trips to neighboring areas.
Did you know?
From the mid-1800s onward, the town became known for porcelain production after German entrepreneurs set up factories in the area. This craft tradition shaped the local economy and urban character for many decades.
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Saint Florian church in Chodzież
331 m
Karczewnik
1.8 km
Synagoge
369 m
Plaża w Ratajach - kąpielisko nad Jeziorem Miejskim
2.2 km
Cmentarz ewangelicki w Chodzieży
827 m
10 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
165 m
44 Wojska Polskiego Street in Chodzież
701 m
12 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
146 m
39 Wojska Polskiego Street in Chodzież
713 m
26 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
101 m
16 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
128 m
Założenie urbanistyczne
329 m
28 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
27 m
14 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
137 m
6 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
188 m
18 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
119 m
20 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
112 m
22 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
109 m
24 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
104 m
49 Wojska Polskiego Street in Chodzież
774 m
8 Kościuszki Street in Chodzież
178 m
Sąd Obwodowy, ob. Rejonowy
713 m
Ogrodzenie z bramami
689 m
Budynek fabryki porcelany w Chodzieży
252 m
3 Mickiewicza Street in Chodzież
571 m
30 Wojska Polskiego Street in Chodzież
596 m
48 Wojska Polskiego Street in Chodzież
718 m
47 Wojska Polskiego Street in Chodzież
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