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History of Poznań. Poznań, today Poland's fifth largest city, is also one of the country's oldest cities, and was an important political and religious center in the early Polish state of the 10th century. Poznań Cathedral is the oldest church in the country, containing the tombs of the first Polish rulers, Duke Mieszko I and King Bolesław I ...
Beginning as a small stronghold in the 9th century, Poznań became the capital of Poland (with Gniezno) and the residence of Poland’s first two sovereigns. The first Polish cathedral was erected there, in 968.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
For centuries before the Christianization of Poland (an event that essentially is credited as the creation of the very first Polish state, the Duchy of Poland), Poznań was an important cultural and political centre of the Western Polans. It consisted of a fortified stronghold between the Warta and Cybina rivers on what is now Ostrów Tumski.
The history of Poznań, as in the case of the majority of old towns, began with water. The place beneath the future Poznań was created by the River Warta and its tributaries: the Cybina, the Bogdanka and the Wierzbak, creating sandbanks.
- Get your bearings on Stary Rynek (Old Market Square) Address: Stary Rynek, 60-101 Poznań, Poland. Visit Website | Save on Google Maps | Save on Tripadvisor*
- See the Fighting Goats of Poznań. Address: Stary Rynek 1, 61-772 Poznań, Poland. Visit Website | Save on Google Maps | Save on Tripadvisor* Everyday, just before midday, a modest crowd gathers at the foot of one of the Town Hall's turrets.
- Visit Poznań Cathedral. Address: Ostrów Tumski 17, 61-109 Poznań, Poland. Visit Website | Save on Google Maps | Save on Tripadvisor* An island in the Warta River (named 'Ostrów Tumski') is home to Poznań Cathedral.
- Discover the history of 'Ostrów Tumski' at Brama Poznania. Address: Gdańska 2, 61-123 Poznań, Poland. Visit Website | Save on Google Maps | Save on Tripadvisor*
May 3, 2024 · Exploring the Imperial Castle in Poznań is a captivating experience for history and architecture enthusiasts. Situated in the heart of the city, this landmark offers a fascinating glimpse into Poznań’s rich heritage and royal legacy.
Poznań is a town steeped in history, as it was the first capital (with Gniezno) of Poland and seen by many as the birthplace of the Polish nation. Today it is a diverse and vibrant town, with many university students living here and much to divert the traveler.
