Poznan Tourist Information
Poznan Tourist Information
Poznan Tourist Information

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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Poznan Tourist Information
Poznan Tourist Information

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