Greater Poland Voivodeship (Województwo Wielkopolskie), or Wielkopolska Voivodeship, is situated in the west-central part of Poland, and comprises most of the historic region of Wielkopolska. It is crossed by a few rivers, with Warta being the most significant, and it counts with numerous lakes. The province is covered by at least a quarter of forest, and there are several protected areas, such as Wielkopolska National Park, part of Drawa National Park, and twelve landscape parks. Its capital, Poznań, one of the largest and oldest cities in Poland, is an important economic and cultural centre. Among some of the most visited cities in Wielkopolska are also Wągrowiec and Turek. Watch the live webcams to know more about this greenish province!
Population: almost 3.5 million
Capital: Poznań
Other major cities: Kalisz, Konin, Piła, Ostrów Wielkopolski, Gniezno
Main attractions: Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Basilica of Licheń, Old Town of Poznań, Gniezno cathedral, Gołuchów Castle, Palace in Rogalin, Puszcza Zielonka Landscape Park, Kórnik Arboretum, Morasko meteorite nature reserve, Saint John's Fair (Jarmark Świętojański)
Nearest airports: Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (POZ - Port Lotniczy Poznań–Ławica im. Henryka Wieniawskiego), Wrocław–Copernicus Airport (WRO - Port Lotniczy Wrocław im. Mikołaja Kopernika)
