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Nowy Tomyśl
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💡 Tips
- Do not miss the giant wicker basket in the main square, best photographed in the morning light.
- The Museum of Basketry and Hop Growing is to understand the local heritage.
- Look out for various wicker sculptures scattered as street art throughout the town.
- The town is very walkable; try to leave your car at your accommodation or near the parks.
🍽 Food
Try regional beers celebrating the local hop-growing tradition at pubs near the center.
Find authentic Polish dumplings with various fillings in traditional restaurants on the main streets.
Taste regional smoked meats available at local butcher shops or morning markets.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Purchase authentic handmade wicker baskets directly from local artisans or the museum shop.
Look for local agricultural products at the municipal market.
A vast cultural and recreational park that hosts the basketry museum and a small zoo.
Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the small river that runs near the town.
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Nowy Tomyśl, an appealing town in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, is deeply rooted in the history of willow cultivation and basketry. It's famous for holding the record for the world's largest wicker basket, listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Visitors can explore the Museum of Basketry and Hop-Growing to learn about the region's rich heritage. The city is also a hub for hop cultivation, which is crucial for the Polish beer industry. The town gives a relaxed atmosphere with several parks and lakes well-suited for walks and relaxation. Culinarily, you should try regional specialties like 'pyry z gzikiem' (potatoes with cottage cheese) and dishes made with locally grown hops. The city's architecture is a mix of Prussian and Polish styles, reflecting its complex history. Nowy Tomyśl is easily accessible via the A2 motorway connecting Berlin and Warsaw, making it a convenient stopover. The city is located about 60 kilometers west of Poznań. The best time to visit is late spring or summer when the weather is pleasant and the landscape is lush green, especially during the annual Wicker and Hop Festival.
- Location: Poland
- Top sights: TS-5 Bies · wiklinowa muszla koncertowa · Żywa altana
- Nearby: Grodzisk Wielkopolski (19 km)
- Population: ~15.179
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- World capital of wicker basketry
- Holds the record for the world's largest basket
- Important center for hop cultivation
- Museum of Basketry and Hop-Growing
- Easily accessible via the A2 motorway
- About 60 km west of Poznań
- Green parks and lakes for relaxation
- Mix of Prussian and Polish architecture
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