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Wielkopolska Voivodeship - the land of charming scenery Just mention the Notec or Zielonka Forest. The natural environment of the region also abounds with lakes, rivers and natural areas protected by law.

With this natural potential at hand, people of Wielkopolska can boast tourist attractions galore. And among them are numerous shrines and religious monuments; castles, palaces, manor houses, museums and open-air museums. Active holiday and pastime is worth a special mention. In the region there are also well designed horse trails, water or cycling routes. Railway enthusiasts, especially narrow-gauge railways' aficionados can make use of railway tourist routes and savour the famous steam locomotives parade in Wolsztyn.

Many perceive Wielkoplska as a rural region which boasts highly specialised farming and richness of traditions. However, Wielkopolska countryside also offers a wealth of tangible and intangible heritage, authentic folklore which has still been cultivated by local inhabitants. Agrotourism farmstead owners skilfully make use of these advantages; thus there are more than 600 of them all over the region. Tourists are offered to take a break from the city's hustle and bustle, rest at the bosom of nature, immerse in local traditions, savour the mouth-watering regional cuisine which takes from the richness of natural, local ingredients. Families are in the hear of Wielkopolska farmers' interest; there are places for the young and old to spend a nice time in.

Tourists increasing demands make owners of rural tourism farms introduce constant changes and thus improve service quality and introduce a greater diversity. It has become necessary to join forces and individual potentials, establish cooperation between neighbouring farms and facilities and create comprehensive tourist products and packages.

Tourist offer of Wielkopolska and other regions will be put on display at the AGROTRAVEL , the expo is held from 11 to 13 April 2014.