Śrem is one of the oldest towns in the Wielkopolska Region, founded in the same year as Poznań and, like the regional capital, located at a convenient crossing point on the Warta River. The town also played a notable role during the period of so-called ‘organic work’. The Municipal Tourist Route makes it easy to explore the town in just a few hours.
Begin your walk in the town square at the imposing Town Hall, dating from 1838. Take a closer look to admire the bust of Józef Wybicki. The author of the Polish national anthem lived in nearby Manieczki and frequently visited Śrem.
From the square, you can see the 62-metre-high tower of the Gothic parish church, dating from the late 14th century. It is particularly worth visiting during the Christmas season to see the nativity scene constructed there each year.
Head from the market square towards the Warta River along Tadeusz Kościuszko Street. Part of the street serves as Śrem’s pedestrian promenade. On a small square known as Pumpenplatz, you can see a statue of the Little Match Girl sitting beneath a stylised gas lamp. The sculpture was unveiled by the Honorary Consul of Denmark.
Further along stands the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit, which once served as a hospital church. Be sure to visit the courtyard of the neighbouring school, beautifully decorated with drawings, murals, and quotations from The Little Prince.
On the opposite side of the bridge, a riverside promenade runs along the left bank of the Warta River. Follow it to a small amphitheatre and the Śrem Museum. Nearby stands perhaps the town’s most distinctive building: the brick water tower from 1909, which resembles a castle turret when seen from a distance.