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Ostrzeszow is a small town located in the Ostrzeszow Hills range on the border of two historical regions: Greater Poland and Silesia. Administratively, it is located in Wielkopolska province. Ostrzeszow was granted city rights even before 1283. The city's golden age began during the reign of Casimir the Great and lasted until the mid-17th century. During the Partitions of Poland it found itself annexed by Prussia and remained administratively within the borders of Germany until the end of the war.

Ostrzeszow - attractions worth knowing

We write about what to see in Ostrzeszow below.

Castle with Casimir Tower

This tower, along with fragments of the defensive walls, is a remnant of the former Ostrzeszow castle, which was built in the middle of the 15th century. This fortress was built by Casimir the Great to defend the borders, but it did not survive the Swedish Deluge. After a partial restoration, it housed a court, but over time the castle fell into disrepair and was demolished with the mid-19th century. The Casimir Tower that remains today measures 24 meters and consists of five stories. Inside there is a museum with, among other things, an exhibition of ancient torture instruments, and from the observation deck located at the top one can admire the panorama of the city.

Ostrzeszow Regional Museum

This small museum is located in the building of Ostrzeszow's Town Hall, dating back to 1840. It bears the name of Wladyslaw Golus, a Home Army soldier, nationalist activist and regionalist associated with Ostrzeszow. Visitors can view exhibitions related to the city and region, works by local artists, as well as learn interesting facts about local legends and fairy tales and participate in various workshops.

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Assumption in Ostrzeszow

This temple dates back to the mid-14th century, the reign of Casimir the Great. Inside there are 16th-century statues or antique side altars from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Especially worth noting here are the frescoes, which no one knew about until a renovation was carried out in the 1950s.

St. Nicholas Church in Ostrzeszow

This wooden, 18th-century church was built on the site of an earlier wooden temple. Its interiors are decorated with sculptures dating back to 1460, as well as 18th-century folk polychromes.

Pobernardine Monastery Complex in Ostrzeszow

This Baroque monastery complex was built in 1680-1740 for the Bernardine Order on the site of a previous wooden church. It is currently inhabited by the Nazareth nuns. There is a museum here, introducing the history of the Bernardine Fathers in the local monastery and the Nazareth Sisters in Ostrzeszow.

Ostrzeszow Firs Nature Reserve

Located on the territory of the municipality of Doruchow in Ostrzeszow County, this nature reserve protects natural clusters of the common fir tree.

Ostrzeszow - restaurants where to eat

There are several places with good food in the city. Here you can eat classic Polish cuisine, casseroles, pancakes or pizza, and even Georgian kebab. For burger lovers, "Pasi Brzuch" awaits. - Ostrzeszow's most highly recommended restaurant. Ostrzeszow also has several places serving great coffee and drinks, such as the "Alchemist Café" located in the basement of the Kazimierz Tower.