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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Poznan: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Poznan
- Pozna, the capital of Poland's Wielkopolska region, is steeped in history, from its Renaissance town hall to Poland's oldest cathedral.
- However, there's more to this legendary city than meets the eye.
- The Pozna International Fair, Poland's largest industrial fair and one of Europe's largest, is also held in the city.
- Pozna, in the Greater Poland region, is the city where Catholicism first established itself on Polish soil, with its own identity, dialect, and customs.
- In the 10th century, the country's king established Poland's first diocese on Cathedral Island.
- This river island is situated on the outskirts of the Renaissance Old Town, which is centred on an Old Market Square and is one of the most beautiful Town Halls you'll ever see.
- Pozna has many family-friendly attractions, including two zoos, a botanical palm house, and a fantastic new interactive museum dedicated to the history of Cathedral Island.
- Capital: Poland’s Wielkopolska region
- International Airport: Poznan Airport (POZ)
- Population: 552,000
- Currency: Poland Zloty
- Time: GMT/UTC + 01:00 hour.
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Polish
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Poznan
- On Pozna's cobblestoned Old Market Square, the Town Hall dominates.
- Citadel Park is a sprawling oasis on the city's outskirts. Water features, cool cafes, botanical gardens, and even Cytadela, a 19th-century fort and museum, can all be found here.
- Pozna's New Zoo, one of Europe's largest zoological parks, provides a colossal home for its exotic residents.
- The hidden Church of St. Stanislaus the Bishop and Martyr is tucked away off the Old Market Square.
- Take a boat ride on Malta's Lake.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Poznan
- May, June, July, August, and September are the best months to visit Poznan because of the pleasant weather.
- June, July, and August are the hottest months on average.
- The month of January is the coldest of the year.
- June and July are the wettest months.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Poznan
Old Market Square
- The central plaza was designed in 1253 when Pozna was granted town rights under the Holy Roman Magdeburg Law.
- It's almost square, and after losing 60% of its buildings in 1945, it was quickly rebuilt after the war.
- You'll find yourself returning because many pastel-painted tenement houses have restaurant and bar terraces on their ground floors.
- In the heart of the city, near to the grand Town Hall, is a series of 16th-century merchants' houses atop an arcade, and at number 17 is the merchants' guild crest.
- Keep an eye out for the medieval pillory and the fountains depicting Proserpina, Apollo, Neptune, and Mars as you walk around.
Poznan Town Hall
- The Old Market Square's crowning glory dates from 1550 to 1560 and is a late-Renaissance marvel.
- A lovely loggia with three tiers and paintings in the spandrels and friezes between arches can be found on the eastern facade.
- On either side of a gilded cartouche carrying the initials "SAR," which signify Poland's final monarch, Stanislaw August Poniatowski, are portraits of the Kings of the Jagiellonian Line.
- A carillon plays the customary bugle call at the top of the hour from 07:00 to 21:00.
- At midnight, a live trumpeter performs the fanfare, accompanied by two mechanical goats, Pozna's symbols, and head-butting each other 12 times.
- Since 1551, this pair of goats has been fighting.
Historical Museum of Poznań
- Since 1956, the interior of the Town Hall has been a museum, and it deserves its entry.
- The Grand Vestibule is the show's star, as it appears to have done in the middle of the 16th century.
- Rich stucco patterns surround paintings of heraldic animals and coats of arms in the coffered ceiling.
- Look for the 1575 mantel clock with the city's coat of arms and the 1651 drinking vessel representing the gallery's shoemakers' guild.
- A wonderful 18th-century Limoges crosier with enamel and gold plating is also on display.
- Finally, two globes, one of the sky and the other of the Earth, are displayed in the ceremonial Court Room on the first floor.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Poznan Off the Beaten Track
Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island)
- It is not an exaggeration to suggest that Poland was born on this small island between the forks of the Warta River.
- The island is currently a tranquil sanctuary of cobblestone pathways and squares surrounded by greenery and antique religious structures.
- This is a pleasant alternative to the tourist traps surrounding Market Square.
- One of the first things you will notice is the quantity of vegetation, which runs from the high Medieval riverbank embankments to the countless fruit trees, which are especially beautiful in the spring.
- Not only did Catholicism take root here in the 10th century, but it was also the home of Mieszko I, Poland's first king and the cathedral's founder.
Poznań Cathedral
- The Battle of Pozna severely damaged Poland's oldest cathedral, which now has a Late Gothic design based on Medieval plans.
- This diminishes the mastery of the nave's star vaults or the chancel's groin vaults.
- Among the treasures conserved are Flemish tapestries from the 1600s, choir seats from the 1500s, and a Late Gothic altarpiece depicting Mary and the Passion from 1512.
- It is worthwhile to view the numerous Gothic and Renaissance funerary monuments from the 14th and 15th centuries, some of which were plundered by the German troops but afterwards recovered.
Brahma Poznania ICHOT
- This interpretation centre, which focuses on the history of Ostrów Tumski, is located near the Cybina River in the city's historic district.
- Brahma Poznania is unique in that there isn't a single artefact on display; instead, all exhibits are multimedia.
- Along with the preserved remnants of Prussian-era fortifications, the centre has an ultramodern building that opened in 2014.
- As you approach the structure from the riverfront footbridge, you will note that it has been constructed to highlight the cathedral in the left backdrop.
- The interactive audiovisual displays at the centre detail the origins of Poland's first cathedral, everyday life and culture in Pozna at the time, and Mieszko I's castle.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Poznan Culture and Traditions
- Many battles took place in Pozna, both during Wadysaw Okietek (the Battle of Paldzie with the Teutonic Knights) and during the Wielkopolskie Uprising in 1918-1919.
- Napoleon Bonaparte and other historical figures passed through and stayed in the city.
- Grand houses were built there - in Kórnik, Górka, and later their successors, the Dziayski families.
- Many mansions and palaces bear the imprints of this history. Many well-known Poles were held in Pozna's surrounding towns, including Nobel Prize-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska.
- From medieval settlements to wooden churches, numerous museums, and lavish palaces, there is something for everyone here.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Poznan: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Sernik
#Food
- Sernik is a Polish cheesecake with roots in Christian and Jewish traditions.
- It's made with eggs, sugar, and twaróg, a type of curd cheese used in desserts for centuries.
- Sernik is thought to have begun in the 17th century when King Jan III Sobieski brought the recipe home after defeating the Turks at the Battle of Vienna.
- There are many different types of sernik today, some baked and some unbaked, but they are all made on a crumbly cake layer.
- Sernik is frequently flavoured with raisins, chocolate sauce, or fruits, and one of the most popular dessert varieties has a sponge cake base with jelly and fruit on top.
Pierogi
#Food
- The name of these stuffed dumplings comes from the Russian word for pie, pirog. This once-peasant dish has evolved into one of Poland's most popular dishes.
- Every family has their pierogi filling recipe, and the chef's imagination only limits the ingredients used.
- Pierogi can be sweet, savoury, or spicy, with cheese, onions, ground meat, mushrooms, potatoes, and sauerkraut as the most common fillings.
- Various berries, such as strawberries or blueberries, are commonly used in sweet versions.
- These dumplings are traditionally served as the 12th course of a Polish Christmas Eve dinner.
Rogal świętomarciński
#Food
- Rogal świętomarciński, also known as St. Martin's croissant or St. Martin's roll, is a filled croissant covered in icing and sprinkled with chopped nuts.
- It gets its name from the tradition of baking and eating rolls on Saint Martin's Day in Pozna and some districts of the Wielkopolskie Voivodship in Poland for the past 150 years.
- According to legend, croissants originated during the 1683 siege of Vienna, when king Jan Sobieski and Poland's hussars defeated the Turks in a battle, and bakers began to make croissants to commemorate the victory, with the Turkish crescent contributing to the shape of the final product.
Avenida Poznań
#Fashion
- Shopping centres' don't get much more 'central' than this modern marvel, next to Pozna's impressive new train station. As a result, it couldn't be better connected to public transportation or easier to get to and from.
- Avenida Pozna has over 200 stores, including Media Markt, H&M, TK Maxx, Mango, Reserved, and Peek & Cloppenburg, as well as cafes, restaurants, and fast food restaurants (such as Costa Coffee and Sushi Point), as well as the 'Avenida Lounge' and a multi-level parking garage (parking up to 3h is free of charge).
- This mega-complex opened in October 2013 and is worth visiting to appreciate how much Pozna has grown and progressed in the last few years.
FACTORY Poznań
#Fashion
- This outlet centre, one of only a few in Europe, is fashion-focused, offering top brands at 30-70 per cent off retail prices.
- Puma, Calzedonia, Desigual, Gino Rossi, 4F, Nike, Timberland, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and other well-known brands are on display.
- To get here, take tram 2 or 9 to the Dbiec terminus, then change to bus 610 and get off at 'Lubo / Factory Outlet'; figure out the best route.
Stary Browar
#Fashion
- The award-winning Stary Browar complex, housed in an old brewery dating from 1844, has been dubbed an art, leisure, and shopping extravaganza. Its success is a sign of Pozna's economic renaissance.
- It's opening in 2003 signalled a successful shift away from out-of-town developments and the emergence of a new trend for inner-city regeneration.
- Originally the Huggerów Brewery, the building produced beer until 1980, then mineral water until 1998, when it was purchased by the Fortis Group and transformed into the shopping and entertainment Mecca it is today, thanks to a USD 66 million investment.
- Stary Browar has a 5-star hotel, cinema, fitness club, dozens of restaurants, cafes, and bars, over 200 retail spaces, as well as a lot of art and great design details.
Aquapark Malta Thermal Baths
#Fun
- Welcome to Malta Thermal Baths, Poland's most modern and, at the same time, largest indoor water complex, located by Maltaskie Lake in Pozna's heart.
- There are 18 pools with a combined water surface area of 500m2 on a stretch of about 6 hectares.
- The complex features an Aqua Park, Sauna World, sports pools, and a 4000-seat auditorium.
- The Malta Thermal Baths Aqua Park is a watery wonderland with many activities.
- There are waterslides, wild rivers, and sea waves for adrenaline junkies.
- There are several jacuzzis, saltwater pools, whirlpools, and beaches with rattan chairs for those seeking relaxation.
Malta Ski Sport & Recreation Centre
#Fun
- Located on Maltaskie Lake's southern shore.
- The year-round artificial slope is the main attraction.
- It is 150 meters long and was completed in 1993. A summer toboggan run with a length of 560-meters was opened in 1998. An all-year-round Adrenaline alpine coaster was introduced in 2012.
- A 500-meter track allows for a top speed of 40 kilometres per hour.
- Go-Karts - karting track
- Pozna Indoor Karting is a professional indoor karting track with a 2600m2 facility.
- There is also a sports bar for drivers and passengers with a wide selection of drinks and snacks and a meeting area with a particular waiting room overlooking the track.
- The track is only a few hundred meters long, but it provides the most thrilling experience of riding in a real professional race car - a kart.
- See what you've got, and let's see what you've got.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Poznan: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The only parrot house in Pozna and the best in Poland! Come to our location to get up close and personal with these unique and colourful birds!
- Faculty of Biology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Pozna is linked with the Botanical Garden as a research and instructional institution.
- Significant kayak and rowing competitions are held on Malta Lake. It is 64 hectares in size and was created by damming the Cybina River. It is located in the city's eastern district.
- Citadel Park is a lovely, peaceful park that houses a military museum (including tanks, land & amphibious craft, rockets & planes).
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Poznan Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Dancing Pozna is an international dance festival where participants can attend various shows and workshops.
- Pozna Baroque is a music festival dedicated to a specialized genre. One might mistakenly believe that the audience for this type of music is also tiny, but each year, this musical event draws more extensive crowds, allowing baroque music to gain a new, more hip image.
- Made in Chicago is another event geared toward those interested in and enthusiastic about jazz. The event is made possible by the Jazz Institute of Chicago's collaboration.
- The Pozna Malta Festival is the city's most well-known and well-attended event. It began as a festival dedicated to promoting street theatre and street art.
- Ethno Port is often referred to as a "musical harbour" for acts that create ethnic sounds worldwide.
- The Enter Music Festival is an annual open-air jazz event held in the beautiful setting of a lake and forest just outside of town.
- An animator is a one-of-a-kind film festival dedicated to the art of animation. This event demonstrates why this genre should not be dismissed as only suitable for children.
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