Margonin

Margonin is a town located in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, within the Chodzież County, which was granted town rights in 1402. Over the centuries, it evolved from a small settlement by Lake Margonińskie, with its origins dating back to the early Middle Ages. In the 16th century, it became part of the Kalisz Voivodeship. Margonin has a rich history, including periods of stagnation and prosperity; after being taken over by Prussia in 1772 and during World War II, it experienced Nazi terror. After the war, the town was rebuilt, becoming a local service and trade center, and in 2019, it was officially reintegrated into Poland following the Greater Poland Uprising. Architecturally, Margonin boasts the 17th-century Parish Church of St. Adalbert, a neo-Gothic palace built between 1842 and 1852, and a market square with late 19th-century ridge-roofed houses. Also significant is the preservation of its street layout and the lime tree avenue, established by General Franciszek Skórzewski in 1765. Culturally, the town thrives thanks to the Public Library and the Municipal Cultural Center, which offers a variety of activity sections and organizes cultural events. Margonin has strong sporting traditions, represented by football, shooting, and wakeboarding clubs. An interesting fact is that the largest wind farm in Poland operates within the town's area, and Margonin also has its own local press titles. With its rich architectural and cultural heritage, Margonin remains an important hub of talent and tradition in the region.