Kalisz: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

You can rent a holiday apartment in Kalisz.

Highlights include the heritage of the Piast dynasty, the Stone Bridge, the Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, and the Basilica of the Assumption of Mary, which is designated as the National Shrine of Saint Joseph. This appeals to travellers who wish to combine culture and sacred sites.

Culture

Marchwacz – Palace and Gołuchów – Castle are located in the surrounding area of Kalisz.

Landscape

Wzgórza Tureckie is located in the wider regional surroundings of Kalisz.

Polish Cuisine

A bistro in Kalisz presents Polish cuisine with traditional dishes, including grilled skewers and confectionery.

History and Culture

Kalisz has an approximately 1,800-year written history: the ancient city of Calisia mentioned by Claudius Ptolemy is identified with present-day Kalisz.

Historically, Kalisz was situated on an Amber Road that connected the Roman Empire with the Baltic coast; at the same time, the city served as a trading settlement.

The Calisia piano and grand piano factory was founded in 1878 and is described as an establishment where instruments are made entirely by hand.

For further orientation, you can also visit the local pages for Nowa Plewnia, Blizanów, Żelazków, Wolica, Borek, Staw, Szałe and Tłokinia Kościelna.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kalisch.