Overview
Kalisz (pop. 110,000) is the main city of south-eastern Greater Poland and probably the oldest town in Poland, mentioned by Ptolemy as 'Calisia' in his Geographia circa AD 142–174 along the Amber Road.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
The Polish Country Lovers' Society, Kalisz Department (Targowa 2, pttk.kalisz.pl) can provide local information.
Food
Kalisz's signature product is andruty, traditional wafers inscribed on the EU regional products list since 2009.
History
Kalisz is probably Poland's oldest city, mentioned by Ptolemy in AD 142–174 and razed by German forces in World War I.
Transport
Kalisz railway station provides regional rail connections. Local bus service is operated by Kaliskie Linie Autobusowe (kla.com.pl).
