Things to do in Poznan, Central Poland: The Best Historic Sites

April 2, 2022 Layne Dawes

Poznan was once the capital of Poland and is still the capital of the Wielkopolska region. Poznan lies midway between Berlin and Warsaw, which has helped make it an important town for centuries. Badly damaged in World War II, the city (especially its Old Town) has been beautifully restored. The huge Old Town Square (Stary Rynek) is one of Europe’s nicest, and is lined by fabulous historic attractions, restaurants and nightlife. The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is Poland’s oldest cathedral.
Restaurants in Poznan

1. Baszta Katarzynek

Masztalarska, Poznan 60-101 Poland
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Baszta Katarzynek

2. Old tram waiting room in Solacz

Malopolska, Poznan Poland
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Old tram waiting room in Solacz

3. Ostrow Tumski

Poznan 60-101 Poland +48 61 852 61 95
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Ostrow Tumski

Reviewed By RJH1975 - Chessington, United Kingdom

Just a 15 minute form the old town square. The area is nice to walk around and there is the cathedral which is worth a look into The bridge and views to the cathedral is impressive and there are a number of cafes and restaurants in the area. Check out the huge murial on the wall over the bridge.

4. Ratusz Poznanski

Stary Rynek 1, Poznan Poland +48 61 856 81 93 http://www.mnp.art.pl/oddzialy/muzeum-historii-miasta-poznania/
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Ratusz Poznanski

Reviewed By Margo7850p

The Poznan Town Hall is a beautiful Renaissance building decorating the Old Market Square. Its construction was completed around 1300. From this period survived only basements. A thorough reconstruction of the Town Hall was made in the years 1550-60 according to the design of the architect Giovanni Battista di Quadro from Lugano. Then it took on a form very similar to the present one. During this renovation, a new clock was ordered and a "clownish device, namely goats." The facade faces east . Its characteristic three-story loggia is richly decorated. Between the arches of the ground floor arcades are pairs of female allegories of virtues. The Poznań City Hall is a real pearl of the Renaissance. Every day at 12.00 the bugle call of Poznań is played from the town hall tower. At this time the mechanical goats' butting display is performed daily and are accompanied by numerous residents and tourists. Inside, the Museum of the History of Poznań is located. Really beautiful.

5. Zamek Cultural Center

Ul. Swiety Marcin 80/82, Poznan 61-809 Poland +48 61 646 52 00 [email protected] http://www.ckzamek.pl
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Zamek Cultural Center

ZAMEK Culture Centre is an interdisciplinary institution, presenting the most interesting phenomena of contemporary culture, in which the interwoven threads of visual arts, theatre, cinema, music and literature penetrate and complement one another. Our goal is to cater for the diverse needs of the audience and to develop the individual competence and sensibilities of its members. We also wish to be a venue of artistic experiment, by providing the artists with opportunities and conditions in which their work may take shape and be encountered by the public.

Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania

The palace was built for the kind, which never lived in it finally. Still impressive to see the building and have a walk in the lovely gardens.

6. Pomnik Ofiar Niemieckiego Obozu dla Zydow

Krolowej Jadwigi, Poznan Poland
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Pomnik Ofiar Niemieckiego Obozu dla Zydow

7. Tadeusz Kosciuszko Monument

ul. Grunwaldzka / ul. Bukowska Skwer Na Narozniku Ulic, Poznan 60-811 Poland http://www.poznan.pl/mim/public/main/pages.html?ch=20563&instance=1017&lang=pl
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Tadeusz Kosciuszko Monument

8. Pomnik Ofiar Katynia i Sybiru

Fredry al. Niepodleglosci, Poznan Poland +48 61 646 33 44 http://www.poznan.pl/mim/turystyka/pomniki,poi,2473/ofiar-katynia-i-sybiru,40376.html
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Pomnik Ofiar Katynia i Sybiru

9. Enigma Code Breakers Monument

Swiety Marcin, Poznan 61-809 Poland http://www.poznan.pl/mim/turystyka/pomniki,poi,2473/pogromcow-enigmy,51452.html
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Enigma Code Breakers Monument

Reviewed By JACWEST1000 - Chichester, United Kingdom

Any Brit going to Poznan should visit this monument, it will give you an understanding of the debt we owe these Polish Mathematicians and just how many lives were saved because of their bravery.

10. Cmentarz Zasluzonych Wielkopolan

Ul. Ksiecia Jozefa / Wzgorze Swiety Wojciech Wzgorze Swiety Wojciech, Poznan Poland http://www.poznan.pl/mim/necropolis/cmentarze-zabytkowe,p,1943,12925.html
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Cmentarz Zasluzonych Wielkopolan

Reviewed By Margo7850p

Historic cemetery with graves of meritorious nhabitants of Greater Poland . Established in 1810 as a parish cemetery. In 1935 he came under the protection of the city. From 1948 it was the cemetery of the Merited.Tombstones are mainly from the 19th century. A lot of interesting and beautiful gravestones. A park-like cemetery. Nice historic place and beautiful thick trees.The place has its charm and unique atmosphere conducive to reflection . A place worth visiting. A lot of parking spaces around.

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