An island on Lake Lednica with the remains of Mieszko I’s stronghold – one of the possible baptism sites of Poland.
Ostrów Lednicki is an island on Lake Lednica with the remains of Mieszko I’s stronghold, considered one of the probable sites of the baptism of Poland in 966. You reach the island by ferry and, on site, admire the relics of the palatium and baptistery.
It is one of the most important places on the map of the beginnings of Polish statehood. The trip easily combines with the nearby Wielkopolska Ethnographic Park in Dziekanowice.
From Klinkierowa Komnata: approx. 20 km from the property.
Ostrów Lednicki and the Museum of the First Piasts at Lednica is located approx. 20 km from Klinkierowa Komnata in Gniezno. The most convenient way is by car – at Klinkierowa Komnata there is free parking right by your room entrance, so getting to the attraction is quick and easy.
An island on Lake Lednica with the remains of Mieszko I’s stronghold – one of the possible baptism sites of Poland. Among the highlights: Relics of Mieszko I’s stronghold, Ferry crossing to the island, Near the open-air museum in Dziekanowice.
We recommend it especially for: Enthusiasts of Polish history. It is one of the important places to see when visiting Gniezno and the area.
An open-air museum by Lake Lednica with the old rural architecture of the region – a journey back in time.
approx. 15 kmA monumental basilica in Trzemeszno, linked to the cult of St Adalbert – another stop on the Piast Route.
approx. 30 kmA reconstruction of a fortified settlement from 2,700 years ago – the “Polish Pompeii” and the famous Archaeological Festival.
Private entrance, free parking and breakfast on request – stay at Klinkierowa Komnata.