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Poznań (Polish: ⓘ) is a city on the River Warta in west-central Poland, within the Greater Poland region. The city is an important cultural and business centre, and one of Poland's most populous regions with many regional customs such as Saint John's Fair ( Jarmark Świętojański ), traditional Saint Martin's croissants and a local dialect .
- City county
- Poland
- 10th century
- Greater Poland
- Old Market Square. This central plaza was laid out in 1253, the very year that Poznań received its town rights under Holy Roman Magdeburg Law. It is almost a perfect square, measuring 141 x 141 metres, and after losing 60% of its buildings in 1945 was quickly restored after the war.
- Poznan Town Hall. The Old Market Square’s crowning glory is a late-Renaissance wonder from 1550 to 1560. On the eastern facade is a beautiful loggia with three tiers and paintings in the spandrels and friezes between and above its arches.
- Historical Museum of Poznań. The interior of the Town Hall has been a museum since 1956 and merits a separate entry. The star of the show is the Grand Vestibule, which looks pretty much as it did in the middle of the 16th century.
- Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island) It is no exaggeration to say that Poland was born on this island between the forks of the Warta River. The island today is a sleepy settlement of cobblestone streets and squares fringed by trees and historic ecclesiastical buildings.
Mar 21, 2024 · 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. In the 13th century a new section, now known as Old Town, developed on the left bank of the Warta. The town received municipal rights ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 28, 2023 · Pierozak (Półwiejska 10 and Wrocławska 23): This place only serves pierogi and soup. It’s nothing fancy, the food is great, and the prices are ridiculously low. Na Winklu (Srodka 1): When visiting Poznan Cathedral, head to this small yet fantastic restaurant that serves some of the best pierogi in the city.
Aug 14, 2023 · Explore the Imperial Castle. Now a cultural hub with a museum, cinema and theatre, Poznań’s Imperial Castle has a lot of tales to tell. It was built in 1910 for German emperor William II, before being taken back by Poland in 1918 and lost once again in 1939 during Nazi Germany’s invasion, when it became Adolf Hitler’s residence.
- Richard Franks
- Freelance Travel And Music Writer
Aug 15, 2021 · Poznań is a lovely city with a chilled vibe that I discovered on my long summer trip around Poland. I stayed there three whole weeks and enjoyed it so much I could have easily stayed even longer. The old market square in Poznan. It has a picturesque old town, plenty of green spaces, beautiful architecture and a fine nightlife scene.
Oct 15, 2023 · Wander Through Old Market Square. Visiting the Old Market Square is one of the best free things to do in Poznań. Tourists can wander through the alleyways and marvel at the magnificent Renaissance buildings, then stop in at one of the restaurants and bars to have a drink and a bite to eat. The square is known for its incredible architecture ...
