Top Things to do in Greater Poland Province
Top Restaurants in Greater Poland Province
What to do and see in Greater Poland Province, Central Poland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Poland Province, Poland including Muzeum im. G.J. Osiakowskich, Old Market Square, Poznan Botanical Gardens, Ostrow Tumski, National Museum in Poznan, Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church), Parowozownia Wolsztyn, Rogalin Palace, Palmiarnia Poznanska (Palmenhaus Poznan).
Restaurants in Greater Poland Province
1. Muzeum im. G.J. Osiakowskich
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By xabesse - Kalisz, Poland
This museum is the first place in Kalisz in Tripadvisor for a reason! The museum is wonderful, it has its own unique atmosphere. It is perfect for people who love history and want to see old things. I also have to write about the owner of the museum: he is really friendly and kind! I really recommend this place!
2. Old Market Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,723 reviews
Reviewed By 798patw - Tramore, Ireland
Fantastic weekend in poznan the old market Square is lovely lots of bars and restaurants and a must is whiskey in the jar fantastic bar food is fabulous there.
3. Poznan Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
The Botanical Garden is a university-wide research and educational unit associated with the Faculty of Biology of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Our garden was established in 1925 and at the present day occupies an area of approximately 22 ha, gathering about 7000 taxa often growing in special collections: - trees and shrubs divided in groups of plants from different climate zones of the World, - plants in systematic configuration, - succulents, - tropical flora, - alpine plants, - species threatened with extinction (collection area: 0,50 ha), - ornamental perennials, - National Cotoneaster Collection (Cotoneaster Medik.) Research facilities: - 6 greenhouses in a total area of 800 m² - rhizarium - root laboratory - meteorological station - air pollution monitoring station The AMU Botanical Garden in Poznań is affiliated to the BGCI (Botanic Gardens Conservation International) and to The Council of Botanical Gardens in Poland
4. Ostrow Tumski
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By RJH1975 - Chessington, United Kingdom
Just a 15 minute form the old town square. The area is nice to walk around and there is the cathedral which is worth a look into The bridge and views to the cathedral is impressive and there are a number of cafes and restaurants in the area. Check out the huge murial on the wall over the bridge.
5. National Museum in Poznan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
The Poznan museum exists from 1857. It was renamed to National Museum in Poznan in 1950. It is one of the oldest, biggest and most important museums in Poland. You can find here paintings by J. Malczewski, O. Boznańska, modern art by Kantor, Stażewski, Kulik, Gustowska as well as European paintings, coffin portraits or a collection of portraits of Roman Emperors.
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The museum is very large, you can spend almost all day around it. The museum is located in two buildings. The old headquarters from 1904 shows on the ground floor the Polish Art Gallery 16-18 century with a unique collection of coffin portraits and the Gallery of Medieval Art. In the basement of the old building is a collection of the Roman imperial portrait unique in Polish collectionsand ancient art gallery. On the first floor there are collections of Western European painting, with the only painting by Claude Monet in Poland ''Beach in Pourville''. The new wing exhibits works of the Gallery of Polish Art since the time of enlightenment by the arts of romanticism, academism, impressionism, symbolism - including the largest collection of paintings by Jacek Malczewski in Poland - paintings by Olga Boznańska, Wojciech Weiss, Witold Wojtkiewicz, Stanisław Wyspiański, Leon Wyczółkowski, Piotr Potworowski, Władysław Podkowiński, Jan Matejko. Fantastic permanent exhibition. An amazing collection of paintings and sculptures from ancient times to the present day. Huge art collection, it is worth booking a few hours for sightseeing, because there is really something to watch. Free admission on Saturdays.
6. Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
The St. Peter and Paul cathedral is built as a huge red bricks structure with 5 towers, 3 of them are " wounderfull copper ”Onion” towers with a "green" patina. Most impressive up close and from far away. Wonderful interior design with spectacular gilded designs, huge stained-glass windows and plenty of sculptures and decorations. Due to a tight schedule, we were unable to visit the basement floor, which contains ancient remains and tombs of several Polish kings and is highly recommended by all tour guides. Hope to visit again next time.
7. Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 650 reviews
This huge parish church is known for its magnificent Baroque ornamentation in the chapels of the Holy Cross, which feature a 16th-century crucifix and the Virgin Mary.
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
During my wife’s and me tour of Poznan Old Town Square and the surrounding streets, we reached Golebia Street, which houses one of the most amazing churches we have ever visited in the past, the Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church). These sights are amazing and highly recommended. The Parish Church of St. Stanislaus church is amazing and stunning with wonderful designs and decoration both on its exterior and especially the richness of the interior space. Beautifully designed pillars, spectacular ceilings and plenty of spectacular elements in every corner and any direction you turn your eyes to. A site that must not be missed !!!
8. Parowozownia Wolsztyn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By 248GaryS - Southampton, United Kingdom
I came to Wolsztyn via The Wolsztyn Experience. The roundhouse contains a few locomotives that are in running condition or are being overhauled and outside are a collection that will probably never run again but are still interesting to view. They run frequent trains to Leszno and Poznan using steam. The carriages are clean and bright and tickets can be purchased onboard. Regarding the 2* review that moaned about being sold items by ‘so-called drivers’, I can say that they are indeed drivers and they are merely subsidising their relatively low income by selling souvenirs; why not? If you would like a more ‘hands on’ time with the locomotives here in Wolsztyn, google The Wolsztyn Experience. It is highly recommended for any steam fan.
9. Rogalin Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
This scenic palace, built between 1768-1773 for Kazimierz Raczynski, features late Baroque architecture with those of early classicism.
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The palace in Rogalin was built in the years 1770-1776 for Kazimierz Raczyński, a royal writer, and then the staroste general of Greater Poland and the royal court marshal. The interiors of this late-baroque-classicist residence host a museum, focused on the history of the Raczyński aristocratic family. Behind the palace extends a French garden closing with a mound, from which formerly stretched the view in the direction of the Warta River. Surrounded by picturesque gardens and park land, the Palace of Rogalin is one of the most significant examples of Baroque architecture in Poland. In this 18th-century palace located 30 km south of Poznan you can also see the "London Cabinet" , which is full of tokens of remembrance : old furniture, family photos, London address book with the hand-written telephone number of Winston Churchill and many others taken from London, 8 Lennox Gardens, where Edward Bernard Raczynski, President of the Republic of Poland in Exile spent 26 years of his life. The exhibition also includes a coach house and Painting Gallery. The painting gallery located in the building from 1910 contains collections collected for forty years by Edward Raczyński . The gallery has in its collections the works of such artists as: Olga Boznanska, Julian Falat, Aleksander Gierymski, Jacek Malczewski , Jan Matejko , Leon Wyczolkowski, Stanisław Wyspianski, Albert Besnard, Maurice Chabas, and Paul Delaroche. After exploring the glorious gallery you can walk through the Palace’s landscaped park . It is one of Europe’s largest oak groups. Many of the trees are several hundred years old. The most famous three, however, of amazing circumferences, are those named after the legendary Slavic brothers. Those are Lech , Czech and Rus . The tour in the Palace interiors can be accompanied by a rented audio guide . The number of tickets for the day is limited. A beautiful place, a friendly staff. A very pleasant place for a family walk. Nearby there are quite a few parking spaces, both paid and free. Definitely worth visiting.
10. Palmiarnia Poznanska (Palmenhaus Poznan)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By 324magdalenak - Poznan, Poland
The Poznań Palm House is really beautiful. Moving from the room to the room feels the changing climate needed for specific species of plants. Palms, cactuses and tropical trees are impressive. In the middle there is a small café also called a palm tree where you can drink coffee and eat lunch. You can also look at ants but you have to see it yourself;) In addition to plants, the Palm House also has a substantial fish collection and you definitely have to see it! Great place for families with children.
