Poznań, Regional capital city in Greater Poland
The city center displays a mix of architectural styles, from Gothic churches to Renaissance townhouses, surrounding the central Market Square with its Renaissance Town Hall.
Established in the 10th century, Poznań developed as a major political center and served as the capital of Greater Poland during the early formation of the Polish state.
The Poznań International Fair, Poland's largest trade event, brings together thousands of exhibitors and visitors, maintaining the city's commercial traditions since 1921.
The extensive public transportation network includes 19 tram lines and 50 bus routes, connecting all districts to the central railway station and Ławica Airport.
Students represent over 20 percent of the city population, with Adam Mickiewicz University hosting 130,000 learners across multiple campuses.
Location: Greater Poland Voivodeship
Shares border with: Gmina Kórnik, Gmina Mosina, Luboń, Gmina Komorniki, Gmina Dopiewo, Gmina Tarnowo Podgórne, Gmina Rokietnica, Gmina Suchy Las, Gmina Czerwonak, Gmina Swarzędz, Gmina Kleszczewo, Poznań County
Address: Poznań, Poland 60-001 Poznań 60-001 Poznań
Website: https://poznan.pl
GPS coordinates: 52.40827,16.93352
Latest update: May 31, 2025 06:16
Poznań features historical monuments from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, varied museums, and natural spaces. The city includes Gothic and Baroque religious buildings, ancient squares lined with colorful houses, military fortifications, and palaces. Visitors can explore museums of art, history, and sciences, as well as parks, a lake, and the banks of the Warta River. The heritage also includes administrative buildings, a university, and characteristic residential areas.
Poznań Goats
57 m
Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul
1 km
Former Poznań Town Hall
45 m
Imperial Castle in Poznań
1 km
Poznań Nowe Zoo
4.2 km
Old Market Square
2 m
Park Cytadela
1.4 km
Stary Browar
842 m
Lake Malta
2.6 km
Poznań Główny
1.7 km
Royal Castle, Poznań
197 m
Morasko Meteorite Nature Reserve
9.4 km
Poznań International Fair
1.8 km
Nierozpoznani
1.5 km
Stadion Poznań
5.3 km
Poznań Fara
245 m
Hotel Bazar in Poznań
265 m
Termy Maltańskie
2.8 km
Lake Rusałka
4.3 km
The Old Zoo in Poznan
1.9 km
Grand Theatre, Poznań
1.1 km
National Museum
248 m
Poznańskie Krzyże
1.1 km
Fort Winiary
1.5 km
Edmund Szyc Stadium
1.4 km
Jezioro Kierskie
10.7 km
Brama Poznania ICHOT
1.2 km
Raczyński Library
332 mReviews
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