The amazing Polish city of Poznan is considered not only one of the largest industrial centers of the country, and also the cultural heart of Poland, because on its territory there is simply a huge number of buildings with their history, cultural monuments, monuments and just amazing places that definitely worth visiting. Each tourist should at least once to see it with his own eyes, appreciate the entire unrivacity and greatness of this city, and its beauty.
To get to Poznan is very simple, because in seven kilometers from the city there is airport, which follows Warsaw, Gdansk and Krakow.
The old town of Poznan has a very rich story, because a long time ago, in the XIII century, the territory of the city occupied only 20 hectares. Buildings of that time were rebuilt many times and today they have survived quite a bit. During the restoration of buildings and buildings in the post-war, they tried to give the pristine form, which they had about 300-500 years ago.
Today, the center of Poznan is the old market, which is inferior in size only by Wroclaw and Krakow's markets.
Stone buildings, vintage streets, workshops and commercial premises, all this has been preserved until now, only a little in another atmosphere and a setting. In June days, a holiday is held here every year - the Sven Toyan Fair, which originates from the times of Middle Ages. Here you can buy just unimaginable products filled with ancient fair spirit, ranging from food and things, and ending with amazing handmade products and antique products that are considered antique.
Tourist interest is also the numerous attractions of the city, which include: Town Hall, Beekeeping Museum, Museum of Gendle Sinkevich, Museum of Musical Instruments, Museum of Poznan Uprising, Country Castles and Palaces. Of great interest is the Tumian island, where a variety of church institutions are located today. Not only ordinary travelers come here, but also religious tourists who wish to see the chapel and the altar, in which the sarcophages of Meshko I and Boleslav the brave, with the Mausoleum of the first rulers of Poland. Proszergin Fountain, the Royal Palace and the Palace of Gorki, as well as the Church of St. Stanislav and the Virgin Mary, in which the concerts of organ music. There are such cultural events in the city as Poznan Music Spring, the Festival of Contemporary Dance, as well as the Malta Theater Festival.
Almost all modern Poland exhibitions are in the city of Poznan. For the first time, such an event was held 1925, which attracted a huge number of business people in the city.
Throughout the territory of the city there is a sufficient number of hotels for travelers, both expensive and prestigious and economy-class hotels for budget accommodation. If you are going to come here during a fair or one of the festivals, then be sure to book the rooms in advance, because it is these days in the city just a huge number of people. The hostels of Poznan, who offer the lowest prices for accommodation, including traveling groups and funny companies will be able to become an excellent version of the budget accommodation.
In Poznan, you can taste dishes that are typical for the city. This is, first of all, the potatoes who love the locals of the city. Popularizes are popular - these are dumplings with potatoes, sugar or jam. Tourists are very loved by peasants with a gzik - this is boiled potatoes in a husk in combination with cream, salt, spices and onions.
As for the popular city's institutions, the tourists very much accounted for the taste of dairy bars, which have been preserved from Soviet times. They offer pretty simple dishes at an inexpensive price, so they use major popularity among young people. For example, dinner here will cost 15 euros, and drinks with omelet or pies are about 3-5 euros.
Poznan does not lack both more solid facilities, such as coffee shops, bars, restaurants, confectionery and eatery. There is a large gastronomic diversity throughout the city, because there are institutions offering local dishes, Mexican, Russian, Ukrainian, international, Asian, Chinese cuisines. And all this for the convenience and comfortable pastime guests and attracting tourists.
In Poznan there is a huge number of shops that sell unique things and goods that are difficult to find somewhere. For example, copies of goats that are tied over the clock of the city's rattus. You can find many vintage toys and Hand-Maid products, which traded on the Market Square. Not far from Square is the Mall Kupiec Poznański, where there are about fifty shops and a few currency exchange items. Tourists can also go to large shopping centers, such as Poznan Plaza, Malta Gallery or Old Brovar.
The city has a greatly developed network of public transport, so it is possible to move from one sight to another by bus or tram. The cost of the ticket directly depends on the duration of the trip. If you plan to make a lot of trips, it is better to buy a ticket for two or three days, for just 3 euros. The city also has an information tourist center that organizes excursion groups for sightseeing in the city and its surroundings, and also gives additional reference information. This center provides free map of the city and sells tickets to cultural urban events.
By itself, Poznań is a very interesting and enough colorful city, which allows you to get to know him closer. Local traditionality adds a certain highlight to him, which souls every guest who came here. Customs and fun holidays, festivals and fairs, attractions and excellent establishments, all this is pleased with travelers, and fascinates simultaneously. Having stayed here about a week, it is difficult to leave here and part with Poznan.