1. OSTRÓW
WIELKOPOLSKI
POLAND

2. SYMBOLS
Ostrów’s flag, seal and coat of arms

3. 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.

4. OSTRÓW FROM
THE BIRD’S EYE VIEW

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. OSTRÓW AS A RAILWAY HUB

10. TOWN SQUARE AND
THE TOWN HALL

11. 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.

12. NATURE IN AND AROUND
OSTRÓW

13. 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.

14. NATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
AIRFIELD IN MICHAŁKÓW

15. NATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
SUMMER AND WINTER LEISURE CENTER

16. 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.

17. OTHER FORMS OF
ENTERTAINMENT

18. SPEEDWAY AND BASKETBALL
IN OSTRÓW

19. 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.

20. CULTURAL EVENTS IN OSTRÓW

21. ARCHITECTURE IN OSTRÓW

22. ARCHITECTURE IN OSTRÓW

23. Come and see it all yourself!
THANK YOU.