The best road cycling routes around gmina Stare Miasto

A nice place for cyclists and not only, you can rest, eat something, I recommend it.

It may not be the most beautiful, but it is worth visiting.

Napoleon's Arch in Ślesin – a triumphal arch located in Ślesin, by the road to Sompolno. The arch was erected by the inhabitants of Ślesin in 1811 or 1812, in honor of Napoleon Bonaparte. The inhabitants hoped that he would pass this way when advancing on Russia. The Emperor presumably did not see the structure.

If you squint a bit, you can make out Lichen Stary on the horizon.

Classicist landmark built between 1796 and 1803 on a trapezoidal plan, features a four-column Tuscan façade topped by a triangular pediment bearing the city’s coat of arms. Its clock tower includes a historic mechanism relocated from the Cistercian abbey in Ląd, and the interior still preserves a stucco ceiling and 19th-century stained glass. Registered as a protected monument in 1953, the building continues to serve municipal functions and marks the “Small Square” in the Old Town area

The Bronikowski Palace in Żychlin is a classicist residence from around 1820, surrounded by a 2.5-hectare park with alleys and old trees, including ash, lime and plane trees. In 1829, 19-year-old Fryderyk Chopin stayed here, attending the wedding of Melania Bronikowska; this event is commemorated by the composer's monument in front of the palace. Currently, the palace houses a secondary school, and its interiors host concerts and cultural events. For road cyclists, it is an attractive point on the route - access via asphalt roads from Konin is convenient, and the palace's surroundings are conducive to short stops and sightseeing. It is worth stopping here for a moment to feel the atmosphere of a place associated with history and music.

Maria Dąbrowska Manor House in Russów, located about 10 km north of Kalisz, is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the author of "Nights and Days". Although the writer was not the owner of the manor house, she spent her childhood and youth here, which was reflected in her literature. The facility, surrounded by a historic park, houses an exhibition of original furniture, photographs and family memorabilia, as well as an open-air museum presenting the monuments of folk architecture of the Kalisz region. Access to Russów is via asphalt roads, suitable for road bikes. There are bicycle racks and benches on site, making it a convenient place for a short stop during the trip.

The Konin City Hall is a classicist building from the late 18th century, located at the intersection of 3 Maja and Wiosny Ludów streets. Built in the years 1796–1803 on a trapezoid plan, it is distinguished by its façade with four Doric columns and a triangular tympanum with the city's coat of arms. The city hall tower houses a clock from the Cistercian monastery in Ląd. Nearby there are bicycle racks and places for a short break. It is worth stopping here for a moment to admire the architecture and take a photo against the background of one of the most interesting buildings in Konin.