Ostrów Wielkopolski

Ostrów Wielkopolski is a city in southern Greater Poland with factories producing machine tools, railroad cars, lumber, ceramics, and textiles. Streets in the center lead from the main square to residential neighborhoods and industrial facilities on the outskirts.

Jan Jerzy Przebendowski requested municipal rights in 1714 and offered tax exemptions to attract more residents. Railway lines arrived during the 19th century and transformed the settlement into an important transportation hub.

Annual jazz concerts draw visitors from several regions and bring musicians together in historic downtown buildings. The theater hosts regular performances in Polish and connects modern productions with traditional plays.

The railway station offers connections in multiple directions and makes day trips to neighboring cities easy. Many streets in the center are accessible on foot and lead to shops and cafés.

A synagogue from the 19th century displays Moorish elements on its facade and is the only surviving example of this architectural style in Poland. The interior spaces were converted for other purposes after World War II, but the external form remained intact.

Location: Ostrów Wielkopolski County

Inception: 1711

Shares border with: Gmina Przygodzice, Gmina Ostrów Wielkopolski, Gmina Raszków

Website: http://ostrow-wielkopolski.um.gov.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.65472,17.80722

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:38