Poznan, Poland
Have you ever had occasion to fall in love with a city? If not, Poznan will take your heart with its unique treasures, which stand dreamily watching their own reflections in the fast flowing Warta River. Here, history and tradition interweave with modernity offering you everything from bustling tourist attractions to idyllic hideaways. The city is perfect for romantic getaways. Even if you walk the cobbled streets alone, you will be swept away by the magic that has given Poznan a reputation for being Poland’s most popular small-big city.
Population:
City: 551,627
Metropolitan area: 1,400,000
Currency:
Polish Zloty (PLN) 1 = 100 groszy
Emergency Numbers:
Emergency Number: 112
Ambulance: 999
Fire Brigade: 998
Police: 997
Opening Hours:
Shops are generally open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm and Sat 10am-3pm. Supermarkets and shopping malls may stay open as late as 10pm. Shopping malls and supermarkets are open on first and last Sunday of the month. Small businesses open on Sundays at their own discretion.
Newspapers:
Glos Wielkopolski
The City
On the right bank of the river you will find a city rich with history. The old Ostrów Tumski dates back to the 10th century and the birth of Poland, and if you head to the cathedral you will find, within its cool walls, the tombs of the first Polish kings.
Cross over to the left bank of the Warta and you will come across crowds of students visiting the Old Town Square with its Renaissance Town Hall and colourful buildings with ornamental trimmings. If you look up at the Town Hall at noon you will see two little goats skip out of the tower clock. This will not mean you have had too much beer, it is merely one of Poznan’s famous children’s attractions.
For Kids
Poznań is a great place to visit with your kids. They can enjoy a wide range of activities.
City Card
Discover Poznań with the Poznań City Card! This is the best and least expensive way to get to know our city and the adjacent area. Free access to public transport, free or discounted admission to museums, numerous attractions and restaurants - it is a unique opportunity to save money and time. The Poznań City Card comes in three versions: one-, two- and three-day with the options: normal and discounted with transportation or without.
Holders of the Poznań City Card are entitled, among other things, to:
free use of public transportation in Poznań and Poznań County,
free admission to most of Poznań's museums,
discounted admission to sports and recreational facilities,
discounted admission to the Palm House and the Zoo,
discounts at restaurants.
Do & See
Magnificent buildings in Poznan, whose façades centuries ago witnessed the rising of a fedgling state, stand proudly and harmoniously embraced by the miracles of modern architecture. The city’s many museums tempt passers-by with their
rich collections. Poznan today is a dynamic and an ever-expanding centre of learning with more and more students moving to the city each year. This is a city which you can keep exploring endlessly, always finding something interesting or exciting.
