Jarocin

Jarocin is a city in Greater Poland in west-central Poland, situated along historic trade routes. The town has a compact center with public squares, residential areas, and institutional buildings spread across its territory.

Duke Bolesław the Pious granted the town city rights in 1257 because of its position on important trade routes. This recognition allowed the settlement to grow and become an established center of the region.

The Regional Museum sits in the 1804 town hall and displays collections that tell the story of local life and traditions through everyday objects and exhibits. You can see how craftspeople worked here and what skills were passed down through generations of residents.

The town is well connected by rail with an active station linking it to larger urban centers in the region. The center is compact and easy to walk through, with the main sights reachable on foot in a short time.

The Jarocin Festival, founded in 1980, was one of the first rock music events in Eastern Europe during the communist era. The festival quickly drew large crowds and became a symbol of cultural freedom during that period.

Location: Gmina Jarocin

Website: http://jarocin.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.96667,17.50000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:43