Konin, Industrial city in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Konin is a city in Greater Poland Voivodeship that stretches along both sides of the Warta River. The eastern districts consist of residential neighborhoods, while industrial facilities occupy the western part.
The settlement emerged in the 13th century along a trade route connecting two important towns. A Gothic church made of red brick was built here in the 14th century and still stands today.
The city's name comes from the Slavic word for horse, once bred in this area. Today you see the Warta River flowing through the middle while locals walk along its banks or run errands in the squares near the center.
The city sits on the A2 motorway and the E20 railway line running through central Poland. Visitors can reach Saint Bartholomew church in the center on foot and then stroll along the riverbank.
In front of the church stands a Roman milestone from the 2nd century that marked the midpoint of an old trade route. Such stones are extremely rare in Poland and this is one of the few preserved outside museums.
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