What to do and see in Poznan, Central Poland: The Best Architectural Buildings

July 30, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Poznan was once the capital of Poland and is still the capital of the Wielkopolska region. Poznan lies midway between Berlin and Warsaw, which has helped make it an important town for centuries. Badly damaged in World War II, the city (especially its Old Town) has been beautifully restored. The huge Old Town Square (Stary Rynek) is one of Europe’s nicest, and is lined by fabulous historic attractions, restaurants and nightlife. The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is Poland’s oldest cathedral.
Restaurants in Poznan

1. Old tram waiting room in Solacz

Malopolska, Poznan Poland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Old tram waiting room in Solacz

2. 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.

3. 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 !!!

4. Koziolki Poznankie Ratusz

ul. Stary Rynek 1, Poznan 61-772 Poland http://www.qype.pl/place/1999466-Ratusz-Poznan/photos/3325042
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4.5 based on 311 reviews

Koziolki Poznankie Ratusz

Reviewed By SupEvan - Norway, null

The town hall of Poznan is very beautiful, if you visit at noon you will get to see the goats come out over the clock as well.

5. Enigma Code Breakers Monument

Swiety Marcin, Poznan 61-809 Poland http://www.poznan.pl/mim/turystyka/pomniki,poi,2473/pogromcow-enigmy,51452.html
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Enigma Code Breakers Monument

Reviewed By JACWEST1000 - Chichester, United Kingdom

Any Brit going to Poznan should visit this monument, it will give you an understanding of the debt we owe these Polish Mathematicians and just how many lives were saved because of their bravery.

6. Collegium Minus Edifice

ul. Henryka Wieniawskiego 1, Poznan 61-712 Poland
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Collegium Minus Edifice

7. Domki Budnicze

Stary Rynek, Poznan 60-101 Poland http://www.poznan.pl/mim/turystyka/zabytki,poi,2572/domki-budnicze,41222.html
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Domki Budnicze

8. Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of Consolation

Szewska 18, Poznan 61-760 Poland +48 61 852 50 76 http://www.poznan-jezuici.pl
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Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of Consolation

9. Sanktuarium Sw. Jozefa

ul. Dzialowa 25, Poznan 61-747 Poland +48 61 852 92 93 http://www.karmelici.info/kontakt,774654
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Sanktuarium Sw. Jozefa

10. Church of Sts. Margaret Mary and Martyr

Filipinska, Poznan 61-123 Poland +48 61 852 61 56 http://www.poznan.pl/mim/turystyka/koscioly-zabytkowe,poi,2471/kosciol-sw-malgorzaty-panny-i-meczenniczki,40381.html
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Church of Sts. Margaret Mary and Martyr

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