Kalisz (lat. Calisia)
one of the oldest cities in Poland is located over Prosna, the capital of diocese, in 1975-1998 the capital of province. Kalisz is the second town in Wielkpolska.

Kalisz is the main industrial centre, it is very important for: engine industry (Pratt&Whitney, WSK PZL-Kalisz) lace and curtains (Wistil, Haft) food products (Winiary, Kaliszanka and Hellena), textile industry (Runotex, Polo), clothing trade (Big Star)

The second in district cultural centre (philharmonics, theatres, museums, galleries and festivals)

Stanislaw Wojciechowski – the second President of Poland was born in Kalisz

Interesting news:

* Kalisz wants become the capital of the new district including Konin, Ostrow or Sieradz
* Stefan Szolc-Rogozinski from Kalisz and Klemens Tomczek from Ostrow organised the first scientific expedition to Africa
* The name of new discipline szczypiorniak (handball) origins from the small city next to Kalisz – Szczypiorno
* Polish Snooker and Billiards Union has its seat in Kalisz
* unemployment in Kalisz 6,7%
* In 2006 the coin with the town hall in Kalisz was mined.