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Strolling around Poznan
Goats at Kolegiacki Squere
It is an important centre of science, culture, industry, trade
and transportation hub of international importance.
Poznan, the capital of
Wielkopolska is one of the
biggest cities of our
country.
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Coat of arms of our
city
Seal with the coat
of arms
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Cathedral
The Cathedal is situated on
the Ostrów Tumski.
The history of Poland
began here.
Here lie the first Polish
rulers: Mieszko I Bolesław
Chrobry and their
successors
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City Hall was rebuilt
several times. The photo
you see here is the
Renaissance erected Jan
Baptysta Quadro.
Old Town
At the central turret facade is the famous clock with billy goats, ramming each other every noon.
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Billy goats look down at the city
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Old TownIt is the center of the old city. Marketplace
since XIII century.
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Four fountains adorn the Old Market
Proserpine's Fountain
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Poseidon's Fountain
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Apollo's Fountain
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Mars' Fountain
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Old Town
Bamberka, medieval
well, right next to the
City Hall. Działyński Palace,
crowned with the pelican's
figure.
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Parish ChurchParish Church is one of the most beautiful baroque churches.
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Parish Church after the renovation
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Parish Church Pipe Organs
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Emperor's CastleIt was built as the residence for Emperor Wilhelm II
Today it is the Cultural Centre "The Castle".
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Grand Theater
On top of the theater Pegasus statue is visible from afar .
Lion's statues on the facade symbolize the Lyrics and
Drama.
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Polish Thater
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University Hall -
Poznan Philharmonic
Here are held concerts of classical music and
academic ceremonies
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National MuseumIt houses valuable collections of art and painting.
It also holds major temporary exhibitions.
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Raczynski LibraryIt is one of the oldest public libraries in Poland. Founded by Edward
Raczynski
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Palm House
One of the biggest in Europe, Palm House is located in Wilson Park.
You can see here lemons and bananas ripening on the tree, beautiful orchids, blooming cacti, and many others.
At the end you one can admire exotic fish in giant aquariums.
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Botanic GardenPlace of relax for locals of Poznań.
It combines academic institution and public park.
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Early spring in Botanic Garden
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Poznań International FairIt is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, with exhibition area close to the city centre, right next to the Central Station.
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ZOOPoznań is the only city in
Poland to have two Zoos.
Old Zoo is worth seeing,
for the animals and antique
pavilions. New Zoo is a spacious park
space with modern grounds
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Malta
Grounds around Malta Lake are popular with
hikers and cyclists.
Malta Lake is an
artificial lake created
during the Second
World War. Considered
to be the best in the
world, rowing tracks
host many international
competitions.
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CitadelPowerful Winiary fort was built by the Germans on a hill north of the Old City. It was the main link in the fortress guarding
Poznań.
Today survive only remnants of forts and park space occupies the area. You can
visit the Museum of the History of Citadel and open-air exhibition of military
equipment. There are also cemeteries of soldiers from the First and Second
World War.
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City Hall
Old photos of
Poznań
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Grand Theater
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Central
Station
Poznań
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Emperor's Castle
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