What to do and see in Greater Poland Province, Central Poland: The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 19, 2021 Randal Brittian

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Poland Province, Poland including Trakt Krolewski w Gnieznie, 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), Ratusz Poznanski, Rogalin Palace, Malta Lake.
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1. Trakt Krolewski w Gnieznie

Gniezno 62-200 Poland 61 426 04 00 [email protected] http://TraktKrolewski.Gniezno.eu
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Trakt Krolewski w Gnieznie

The Royal Trail is a walking route leading between the bronze sculptures of kings, rabbits and legends, reffering to the most important moments in the history of Gniezno. The route runs along the most interesting monuments and places of the first Polish capital. Sightseeing can be supplemented with the information found in the official paper guide or mobile application "Chase the Rabbit!".

2. Old Market Square

Poznan 61-160 Poland http://www.poznan.pl/mim/staryrynek/staryrynek.html
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4.5 based on 2,723 reviews

Old Market Square

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

ul. Jana Henryka Dabrowskiego 165, Poznan 60-594 Poland +48 61 829 20 13 [email protected] http://obuam.robia.pl/
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

Poznan Botanical Gardens

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

Poznan 60-101 Poland +48 61 852 61 95
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Ostrow Tumski

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

Marcinkowskiego 9, Poznan 61-745 Poland +48 61 856 80 00 http://www.mnp.art.pl
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

National Museum in Poznan

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

Ostrow Tumski 17, Poznan 61-120 Poland +48 61 852 96 42 [email protected] http://www.katedra.archpoznan.pl/
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4.5 based on 411 reviews

Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul

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)

Golebia 1, Poznan 61-834 Poland +48 61 852 69 50 http://fara.archpoznan.pl/
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4.5 based on 650 reviews

Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church)

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. Ratusz Poznanski

Stary Rynek 1, Poznan Poland +48 61 856 81 93 http://www.mnp.art.pl/oddzialy/muzeum-historii-miasta-poznania/
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4.5 based on 496 reviews

Ratusz Poznanski

Reviewed By Margo7850p

The Poznan Town Hall is a beautiful Renaissance building decorating the Old Market Square. Its construction was completed around 1300. From this period survived only basements. A thorough reconstruction of the Town Hall was made in the years 1550-60 according to the design of the architect Giovanni Battista di Quadro from Lugano. Then it took on a form very similar to the present one. During this renovation, a new clock was ordered and a "clownish device, namely goats." The facade faces east . Its characteristic three-story loggia is richly decorated. Between the arches of the ground floor arcades are pairs of female allegories of virtues. The Poznań City Hall is a real pearl of the Renaissance. Every day at 12.00 the bugle call of Poznań is played from the town hall tower. At this time the mechanical goats' butting display is performed daily and are accompanied by numerous residents and tourists. Inside, the Museum of the History of Poznań is located. Really beautiful.

9. Rogalin Palace

ul. Arciszewskiego 2, Rogalin 62-022 Poland +48 61 813 88 00 http://rogalin.mnp.art.pl
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Rogalin Palace

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. Malta Lake

ul. Wiankowa 3, Poznan 61-131 Poland +48 501 355 153 http://www.poznan.pl/mim/public/turystyka/object.html?id_cz=0&id_klasy=2574&id_obiektu=41237&lhs=chapters&rhs=search&lang=en
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Malta Lake

The lake is known for major kayak and rowing events. It was created by damming up the Cybina River and covers an area of 64 hectares. It is situated in the East part of the city.

Reviewed By SupEvan - Norway, null

A very great and beautiful lake in Poznan, there are a lot of cool things next to it like the zoo or the Maltanka train.

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