Kościan: Park, City Model and Koźlak Windmill

Relaxation and exercise in Park Miejski

The 15-hectare Park Miejski im. Kajetana Morawskiego is suitable for families seeking relaxation, as well as for running, cycling, walking and Nordic walking. Its area is equivalent to 150,000 square metres, giving the park’s size a tangible scale. The activities offer different ways to get moving: walking and Nordic walking differ from running or cycling, so you can include the park in your travel plans according to the kind of exercise you prefer. For families, this range of ways to be active is another practical consideration alongside relaxation. You can decide whether a visit to the park would suit your plans as a quieter interlude or an opportunity to be more active.

A city model from the early 17th century

The permanent exhibition “Królewskie miasto Kościan” includes a diorama of the royal city of Kościan and its surroundings from the early 17th century. The diorama depicts 40 historically documented buildings at a scale of 1:380. This means that one centimetre on the model represents 3.8 metres in the scene, making it easier to appreciate the scale of the cityscape. The depiction includes the city of Kościan surrounded by city walls, as well as the starost’s castle. This combination draws attention to the city as a cohesive whole and to individual historic buildings. For travellers interested in culture, it offers a way to engage with the city’s history: the buildings appear as part of a shared historical depiction. The early 17th century is the period represented in the diorama.

The history of the Koźlak Windmill

The privately owned Koźlak Windmill at Krimpen Square, near Kościan’s northern bypass, offers a different perspective, focusing on the history of a single building. It was built in 1714, renovated in the 19th century and moved from Czarkowo to Kościan in 1977. The mill now houses a gallery. The sequence of construction, renovation and relocation marks several stages in the building’s history. The windmill also differs in date from the exhibition: the diorama relates to the early 17th century, while the mill was built in 1714. The two offer distinct historical perspectives—the city in a model and the development of an individual building.

Explore Kościan according to your travel interests

When planning your trip, it helps to consider these different aspects of Kościan separately: the city park is for relaxation and exercise; the permanent exhibition offers a model of the city as a way to explore cultural history, while the windmill focuses on a single building. The diorama places Kościan in the early 17th century, while the windmill, built in 1714, belongs to a later period. If this mix of family recreation and historical themes suits your plans, you may want to consider Kościan as a destination.

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