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Old Market Square
Once the central point of the city and now a
popular tourist attraction, the square is ringed by numerous historical
markers. There are plenty of cafes for refreshments and you can even go
for a horse-drawn carriage ride.
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Town Hall
Built in the 13th century to replace the
original town hall, this is one of the major attractions of Poznan,
particularly for the billy-goat clock — at every noonday, the billy-goats
butt heads atop the tower. Inside is the Museum of the History of Poznan
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Baroque Parish Church
Also known as the St. Stanislaw Church, this
was a is a former Jesuits temple and is impressive for its altars, the
front portal and the façade.
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul
The oldest
monument in the city, construction was initiated by Prince Mieszko in
968 and is the site of many historic events in Polish history. |
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Ostrow Tumski
This island holds the oldest part of the city and is
supposedly the site where the city was actually founded. There are a
large number of historic monuments to be found here, including the
Archdiocesan Museum.
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Greenhouse
The biggest greenhouse in Poland and one of the biggest
in Europe, this structure holds over 17,000 plants, aquaria and other
natural attractions.
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Citadel
The
biggest park in the city, this park not only holds recreational
facilities, but also the Museum of Poznan Liberation and the Poznan Army
Museum. On the southern slopes are cemeteries dedicated to the military
dead, not only of Poland, but also of the British and the Soviets. |
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