Poznan Travel Guide

 
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Adam Mickiewicz University

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  Adam Mickiewicz University is located in the City of Poznañ and was established in 1919. Its original name was the Piast University. The Ceremony of bestowing the Honorary Degree upon those whom the University Senate has decided to so distinguish is always held in the... 

Steam train journey to Wolsztyn.

Steam train journey to Wolsztyn., Poznan

 alectrevor Says:  The PKP website [in english] gives times of trains between Poznan and Wolsztyn it states which are steam. I took the 09.23 steam from Poznan ,it arrived at Wolsztyn at 11.18. Wolsztyn is a small place not much to see although there is a steam museum, i took the next ordinary... 

Shopping

Shopping, Poznan

 dwjohnsonla Says:  Poznan is one of the largest and most historically important cities in Poland. Its city center area has many shops, cafes, museums, and historical monuments. It is also a thoroughly modern city which hosts many conventions and meetings throughout the year. It is a quick... 

ENJOY YOUR ..TEA and Cake!!

ENJOY YOUR ..TEA and Cake!!, Poznan

 buna Says:  I discover this fantastic tea and coffe room with the delicious cakes!!The name is " VERANDA".There are two of them around "RYNEK" square.Friendly stylish enviroment with romantic colorfull decoration .Many tea tastes and coffees. choose your preferable cake and enjoy...!!!! 

Cytadela Park - Poznan

Cytadela Park - Poznan, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  Cytadela Park - Poznan is a beautiful inner-city island of greenery.The latest work of Magdalena Abakanowicz, was raised in Poznan. This world - famous artist was for twenty-five years professor of the Poznan Academy of Fine Arts and will receive the first honorary doctorate... 

CITY - Fredro Sreet

CITY - Fredro Sreet, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  Adam Mickiewicz University - The first institution of higher learning in Poznañ, was founded in 1519 by Bishop Jan Lubrañski.The University occupies over 50 different buildings of varying sizes, which are located in the city of Poznan. The main University buildings such as... 

City, Malta Lake

City, Malta Lake, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  Malta Lake - Central Europe`s first year-round synthetic ski centre opened in 1993. The main 150m artificial slope has a tow lift and chair lift and there`s a smaller bunny slope for beginners. Nearby are a 560m summer sled track and a climbing wall, and at the bottom of the... 

Old Market by night

Old Market by night, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  Museums around the Market Place:Archaeological Museum, Archdiocesan Museum, Ethnographics Museum, Museum of the History of Poznan City, Museum ofMusical Instruments, Museum of the Literature of Henryk Sienkiewicz, Museum of Applied Art, Museum of Old Motorization, National... 

Old Market

Old Market, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  The Old Market is the central point of located here in 1254 new city.Main point of the Old Market is Town Hall. Beside that you can admire interesting tenement houses, Bamberka well, old pillary, the fountain of Persephone and baroque figure of St. Jan Nepomucen.First Town... 

Cathedral - Ostrow Tumski

Cathedral - Ostrow Tumski, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  Today's appearance of St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral dates from the 14th century, but the first wooden cathedral church was ready in 968.In the crypt there are some pre-Romanesque and Romanesque remnants of the oldest temples as well as the tombs of the first rulers of... 

Fredro Street

Fredro Street, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  Aleksander Fredro Street is situated in the city centre. You can see there Saviour's Church and Collegium Minus. 

Former Emperor's Castle

Former Emperor's Castle, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  13th Century - In 1253, Przemysl, Prince of Wielkopolska, bestows Magdeburg Law rights to the town of Poznan. A regular street sytem is laid out around a central marketplace and a castle is added to the fortifications. Trade increases. The city has a coat of arms by 1295,... 

Hotels  

Dizzy Daisy Poznan Hostel

 2 Reviews and 10 Opinions  I recommend this hostel if you want to stay close to the old town and the railway station, and if... 

IBB Hotel Andersia

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Hotels  

Hotel Lech: Reasonable price, Good Hotel.

Hotel Lech: Reasonable price, Good Hotel., Poznan

 alectrevor Says:  Hotel Lech is in Marcin street a main street with trams. The room rate with breakfast in Aug 08 for single was 157 zolty. The hotel was clean and comfortable, if you can get used to the occasionale tram noise a bargain. Over the road is the Royal hotel at twice the price, i... 

Brovaria Hotel: Poznan Brovaria Hotel

Brovaria Hotel: Poznan Brovaria Hotel, Poznan

 ITjetsetter Says:  Excellent spot to stay, the room cost 310 plz , clean , very good service , nice bar and restaurant with great food inside. Right in hte centre of the town: old market squareThey have their own brewery! 

Brovaria: Lovely hotel in Poznan

Brovaria: Lovely hotel in Poznan, Poznan

 arturo_aquaboy Says:  Wish we could have stayed longer! On the main square and we had a view over it which was lovely when lit up at night. Breakfast was brilliant and rooms extremely cosy. Has a micro brewery downstairs which looks cool and a great restaurant. The hotel brewed beer is... 

Hotel PARK

Hotel PARK, Poznan

 slaw.poz Says:  Recommended hotel:For business travelers visiting many trade fairs held in Poznan, the hotel provides professional services, our business centre helps you with your ongoing business needs.HP PARK hotel situated on Malta Lake where international rowing championships take... 

Local Customs  

Beer drinking [ also tea ].
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Beer is a good price in Poznan, there was a large openair drinking area in the centre of town when i was there. By the way, Poles seem to drink a lot of TEA.

Written Sep 12, 2008

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Warnings and Dangers  

Weather conditions
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Weather in poznan is typically for all this Great Poland ( pol. wiekopolska) region. Light- to medium weights are worn during warmer months. Medium- to heavy weights are needed during winter. However do not forget that rainwear is advisable all year. Today I forgot about it :(.

Updated Dec 23, 2004

Website: http://polish.wunderground.com/global/stations/12330.html

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Sports & Outdoors  

Poznan Marathon
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The Poznan Marathon is a fantastic event with 3 000 runners from all over the world. The 6th edition of the Poznan Marathon on October 2005 will be an exciting race.
The Poznan Marathon is one of the major sporting events in Poland.

Updated Jan 3, 2005

Address: Chwialkowskiego 34 str.

Phone: +4861 835 79 17

Website: www.marathon.poznan.pl

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