Choc

Chocz is a town located in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, in the Pleszew County, which received its town charter before 1382 and regained its municipal rights in 2015. The history of Chocz dates back to the Middle Ages, with the first mentions of the settlement appearing in 1294. The town was once the ancestral nest of the nobility, and its founder is considered to be Casimir the Great, who commissioned the construction of a castle. Architecturally, Chocz is characterized by the Baroque Collegiate Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the 18th-century Infułat Palace, and the Monastery Church of St. Michael the Archangel. The town also features a historic urban layout with remnants of its former buildings. Chocz has experienced numerous administrative and historical changes, from the partitions of Poland, through World War II, to post-communist development. In the 20th century, the town faced economic challenges, but after 1989, there was growth in construction and the local economy, and since 2015, the town has regained its municipal rights. Today, tourist trails are organized in Chocz, and an interesting fact is its proximity to Westernland, the largest Native American village in Europe. The residents of Chocz participate in cultural and sporting life, and the local community has access to numerous recreational and educational opportunities.