Rich history
Poznan (Poznań) is located on the Warta River in west central Poland and is the administrative capital of the Greater Poland Voivodeship. The city is an important cultural, trade, sports, technology and tourism centre and one of Poland’s most populous regions.
It has a population of over 556,000 people and is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in Poland. Poznan has a rich history dating back to the 10th century, when it was the capital of the first Polish state.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Poznan is the Old Town, which is a well-preserved area filled with charming cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and historic monuments. The Old Town is home to several landmarks such as the Town Hall, which dates back to the 14th century and features a beautiful Renaissance-style facade, and the Poznan Cathedral, which is a Gothic-style church that dates back to the 14th century. Another popular attraction in Poznan is the Poznan Archaeological Museum, which is one of the oldest museums in Poland and contains a wide range of artifacts and displays that tell the story of the city’s history and culture.
Poznan is also known for its lively and vibrant cultural scene, with many theaters, galleries, and music venues throughout the city. It also has many of festivals, such as the Poznan International Fair, which is one of the largest trade fairs in Europe and is held annually in the city.
Poznan is also known for its delicious traditional Polish cuisine, with many restaurants and cafes serving traditional dishes such as pierogi, bigos, and kielbasa.
Poznan is easily accessible by train, bus, or plane, and there is also a well-developed public transportation system within the city, making it easy to explore all of its sights and attractions.
St. Martin’s croissants
Every year on 11 November, Poznanians celebrate The Day of St. Martin. A procession of horses, with St. Martin at the head, parades along St Martin Street, in front of The Imperial Castle. On this day, the locals eat St. Martin’s croissants, a croissant with white poppy-seed filling traditionally prepared in Poznan.
A big chunk of Poznan is covered in greenery including the Morasko Meteorite Reserve with its craters formed by meteorite strikes. Wielkopolska Natural Park and Rogalin Landscape Park are nearby. There are four large lakes within the city borders including Malta Lake with its artificial ski slope and annual regatta.
Greater Poland (Wielkopolskie) is often referred to as being the “Cradle of Poland" and if you want to experience the essence of Poland’s eventful history, this is the province to head to. The Polish state was founded here in the Middle Ages with the cities of Poznań and Gniezno being the early centres of royal power.
Poznan is famous for its football teams, Warta Poznan, which was one of the most successful clubs in pre-war history, and Lech Poznan, who are currently one of the biggest clubs in the country, frequently playing in European cups and have many fans from all over the region.
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Also known as Cathedral Island, Ostrów Tumski is an island between two branches of the river Warta in the city. Poznań Cathedral and other ecclesiastical buildings occupy the central part of the island, which is part of the city’s former New Town district, although it is actually the oldest part of the city and is the place where Poznań and the Polish state was founded. The island is 1km east of the Old Town. The monumental double towered Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul is one of the oldest churches in Poland and the oldest Polish cathedral, dating from the 10th century. It stands on the island of Ostrów Tumski north-east of the city centre. The cathedral is Gothic with additions from later periods such as the baroque upper towers. The first two kings of Poland: Mieszko I and Bolesław Chrobry are buried there.
Greater Poland (Wielkopolskie) is often referred to as being the “Cradle of Poland" and if you want to experience the essence of Poland’s eventful history, this is the province to head to. The Polish state was founded here in the Middle Ages with the cities of Poznań and Gniezno being the early centres of royal power. Gniezno was once the capital of Poland prior to being moved to Kraków. Today, Greater Poland is a historical province with an immense pride in its long history, the largest city is Poznań, followed by Kalisz, which is the oldest city in the country. Kalisz was first mentioned in the 2nd century AD as Calisia, a trading settlement on the Amber Route between the Roman Empire and the Baltic Sea.
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