Kick the goat in Poznań - see the capital of Wielkopolska!

Kick the goat in Poznań. Listening to faith in bimbo, this one! What does it mean? If you don't know, pack your bags as quickly as possible and go to Poznań. The capital of Greater Poland is a city as beautiful as it is old, offering plenty of attractions for everyone and for every season of the year. If you do not get lost at the main station, affectionately called by the locals "haversack", unforgettable impressions await you. 

Kick the goat in Poznań - where to start your sightseeing?

It's best to start with the Old Market Square (just try to call it “Old Town”!). In the middle of a square, paved square stands the Renaissance town hall designed by the Italian artist Jan Baptista di Quadro. The cloth hall is situated right next to it - slightly less impressive than the ones in Krakow, but in all the colors of the rainbow. Every day at noon you can hear the bugle call from the tower of the town hall, and in one of its windows you can see metal billy goats that resemble one of the most interesting Poznań legends. What? You will find out on the spot.

Poznań – poznaj zalety poznańskiej “starówki”

A walk through the streets of the city ...

Kick the goat in Poznań. There are many further ways of exploring, one more interesting than the other. It is worth going down Zamkowa Street, visiting the iconic Dragon pub, towards the renovated city walls, the historic Żydowska Street, and the old synagogue, which was once converted into a swimming pool by the Nazis. It is close to the beautiful cathedral in Ostrów Tumski and the interactive museum of Brama Poznania. Being here, it is worth asking the locals about a popular, three-dimensional mural. The icing can be a little something with a view of the river, e.g. szneka with glance, i.e. a Poznań bun with icing, or pyry with gzik, i.e. potatoes with cottage cheese and onion.

When is the best time to visit Poznań?

Rest at the Citadel ...

Fans of active leisure can head towards one of the largest parks in Poland - the Citadel with a great military history. You can run, play Frisbee, shoot a bow, run a dog ... or visit the Weapons Museum. In summer, it is worth going to one of the suburban lakes - Rusałka, Strzeszynek and Kiekrz offer not only a lot of activity, but also pleasant dining options by the water. If we are by the water, in spring, summer and early autumn the banks of the Warta River come to life. The KontenerART cultural center is particularly interesting, offering concerts, workshops, film screenings and relaxing in a deckchair with a beer in hand. The picturesque Wartostrada runs along the river, which you can cycle from one end of the city to the other.

What are the the most important monuments Poznań?

Kick the goat in Poznań. The Old Market Square is beautiful at any time of the year ...

The Old Market Square is one of the most frequented places in Poznań - the square, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, houses, among others The town hall, characteristic, colorful houses from the XNUMXth century, museum and art gallery, and other historic buildings from a similar period. Surrounded by restaurants and bars, it has several roads leading to it, designed in a similar way. From one of them you will get to the observation deck of the Royal Castle in Poznań, choosing another one, you will get to the famous monument of Poznań goats.

What distinguishes Poznań?

“Make Rogal, Not War” – zasmakuj tradycyjnego Rogala Marcińskiego…

Finally - veeery unusual advice. Come to Poznań in November! Why? Because when the rest of Poland plunges into national celebrations on November 11, Poznań takes over the city's main street - Św. Marcin - and he is celebrating her name day. Yes, yes, Poznań celebrates the name day of the street, specifically dancing, having fun and eating traditional, regional St. Martin's croissants with white poppy seeds to the limit. And the spirit of Old Marych watches over everything. You must meet him!

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