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Poznań: Tracing the Past, Heart of the Present
Poznań, Poland

Poznań: Tracing the Past, Heart of the Present

Discover with us the cradle of Poland, see the dancing goats, and feel the energy of the city that never sleeps. From the thousand-year-old cathedral to the castle of the last emperor.

3h 21min
Duration
3.5 km
Distance
8
places
42
stories

What to expect

Discover with us the cradle of Poland, see the dancing goats, and feel the energy of the city that never sleeps. From the thousand-year-old cathedral to the castle of the last emperor.

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Professional narration
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History and culture
Poznań: Tracing the Past, Heart of the Present

8 unique places

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The cradle of Poland: Where it all began

You are standing in the place where Poland was born. Ostrów Tumski is an island on the Warta River, where the oldest cathedral in the country stands – a witness to the baptism of Poland and the necropolis of the first rulers.

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The Red Bridge Full of Sighs

Bishop Jordan's Bridge, with its distinctive red spans, is not just a picturesque crossing. It is a bridge with a history, connecting the oldest parts of the city and a favorite spot for lovers who hang padlocks here as a symbol of eternal love.

The Red Bridge Full of Sighs
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The Heart of the City, Where the Goats Butt Heads

The Old Market Square is the vibrant heart of Poznań, surrounded by colorful townhouses. The dominant feature is the Renaissance Town Hall, from whose tower famous billy goats come out every day at noon to butt heads in front of an amazed crowd.

The Heart of the City, Where the Goats Butt Heads
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Colorful Herring Vendors' Alley

Just behind the Town Hall hides a charming alley with a row of narrow, colorful houses with arcades. These are former artisan houses where small merchants lived and traded, selling herring, salt, and candles among other things.

Colorful Herring Vendors' Alley
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Baroque Masterpiece of the Jesuits

The parish basilica is one of the most magnificent examples of Baroque architecture in Poland. Its monumental, richly decorated interior is breathtaking, and the powerful organs by Friedrich Ladegast are renowned for their extraordinary sound.

Baroque Masterpiece of the Jesuits
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City Salon under the Open Sky

Plac Wolności is an elegant, representative space in the heart of the city. Surrounded by monumental buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries, such as the Raczyński Library and the National Museum, it is a place for important ceremonies, concerts, and meetings.

City Salon under the Open Sky
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The Castle of the German Emperor

The monumental Imperial Castle, built at the beginning of the 20th century for Emperor Wilhelm II, is the youngest royal residence in Europe. Its austere, neo-Romanesque form was meant to symbolize German dominance in the region. Today, it is a vibrant cultural center.

The Castle of the German Emperor
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Crosses that Shout about Freedom

The Monument of the Poznań June 1956, known as the Poznań Crosses, is a moving memorial commemorating the first workers' uprising against communist rule in the People's Republic of Poland. Two steel crosses and one with an eagle's head are symbols of sacrifice and unwavering struggle for freedom.

Crosses that Shout about Freedom
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Everything you need for your tour

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