Colorful renaissance facades on the central market square in Poznan, Poland

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Wielkopolska

If you want to experience the essence of Poland’s eventful history, head for Wielkopolska. The region’s name means Greater Poland, and this is where the Polish state was founded in the Middle Ages. Centuries later, the local population has an understandable pride in its long history.


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