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OSTRÓW WIELKOPOLSKI
POLAND
SYMBOLS
Ostrów’s flag, seal and coat of arms
GEOGRAPHY
Ostrów Wielkopolski is located in the southern part of the Greater Poland province.
It is a town of a bit more than 74 thousand people.
OSTRÓW FROM THE BIRD’S EYE VIEW
DISTANCE TO OUR FRIENDS
Ostrów – Lisbon (3112 km)Ostrów – Onesti (1255 km)Ostrów - Villebois-Lavalette (1854 km)Ostrów – Nagykőrös (787 km)Ostrów – Burdur (2578 km)Ostrów – Begur (2012 km)Ostrów – Rho (1253 km)(data taken form Google maps)
BRIEF HISTORICAL FACTS
Ostrów received town privileges in 1404. It has recently celebrated its 600th birthday.A railroad hub was formed in Ostrów around
1875 and became a vital point of the town’s development.
One of the town’s historic episodes was the so called Republic of Ostrów, which was the citizens’ upheaval of 1918.
BRIEF HISTORICAL FACTS
In between the First and Second WW, Ostrów was one of the fastest growing towns: the number of inhabitants doubled, showy houses were built and modern Railcar Manufacturing began.
During World war II, a Nazi labor camp operated within the town's limits.
OSTRÓW TODAY
Contemporary Ostrów is a peaceful town with friendly inhabitants and cultural atmosphere.
It is also a place where many businesses are done; new roads are built and new shopping centers spring up.
OSTRÓW AS A RAILWAY HUB
TOWN SQUARE AND THE TOWN HALL
NATURE IN AND AROUND OSTRÓW
There are numerous green spots in and around Ostrów, including parks, ponds, lakes and forests.
They serve both relaxation and entertainment purposes for all kinds of people.
NATURE IN AND AROUND OSTRÓW
NATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Ostrów is famous for its innumerable opportunities for spending one’s free time outdoors.
There are many water reservoirs for water-sports lovers, an adventure park for climbers, an airfield for parachuters and amateur pilots and many many more.
NATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
AIRFIELD IN MICHAŁKÓW
NATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
SUMMER AND WINTER LEISURE CENTER
OTHER FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Apart from its numerous natural spots Ostrów offers many forms of indoor and outdoor activities for both the local people and tourists.
Ostrów is also a hub for sports fans, especially speedway and basketball lovers.
OTHER FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT
SPEEDWAY AND BASKETBALL IN OSTRÓW
CULTURE IN OSTRÓW
Ostrów has always been a cultural palce, holding such yearly events as:
- Everything Is Poetry Festival,- International Chopin Autumn Leaves
Festival,- Jazz Museum Festival,- Reggae Festival,- and many many more.
CULTURAL EVENTS IN OSTRÓW
ARCHITECTURE IN OSTRÓW
ARCHITECTURE IN OSTRÓW
Come and see it all yourself!
THANK YOU.