Warmia, Historical region in northern Poland.
Warmia is a historical region in northern Poland that spreads between lakes, forests, and flat farmland. The landscape alternates between wide fields and small towns with Gothic churches and medieval fortifications.
The Teutonic Knights ruled here until 1466, when the territory came to Poland through the Second Peace of Thorn. The bishops kept a degree of autonomy under Polish sovereignty until the 18th century.
The name comes from Old Prussian and means land of warmth. Today you still see traditional brick farmhouses and small roadside chapels that shape the countryside as you drive through the villages.
You reach the region best via the roads connecting the larger towns, and local buses run between the settlements. During summer the roads are easy to travel, while in winter snow can make progress slower.
The boundaries drawn in the 13th century remain almost unchanged to this day. This allows you to recognize the shape on modern maps just as in old atlases.
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