Wielkopolska
Gniezno’s history and character are inextricably intertwined with its cathedral, an imposing, double-towered brick Gothic structure. The present church…
Must-see attractions in Wielkopolska
Museum of the Origins of the Polish State
Wielkopolska
On the western side of Lake Jelonek, this museum illustrates Gniezno's pivotal role in Polish history. The permanent collection contains archaeological…
Poznań
Just east of Ostrów Tumski in the centre of the Śródka district you will find a sensational trompe-l'œil mural by artist Arleta Kolasińska. It covers the…
Porta Posnania Interactive Heritage Centre
Poznań
This cutting-edge multimedia museum provides an entertaining and insightful history of the birth of the Polish nation. It tells the tale through Ostrów…
Biskupin Archaeological Reserve
Wielkopolska
Biskupin’s re-created Iron Age town site, with its wooden palisades, thatched roofs and costumed historical re-enactors, is a stimulating way to learn…
Poznań
Ostrów Tumski is dominated by this monumental double-towered cathedral. Essentially Gothic with additions from later periods, notably the baroque upper…
Poznań
Two blocks south of the Rynek, this church was originally built for the Jesuits by architects from Italy, and completed only after more than 80 years of…
Wielkopolska
Rogalin, situated some 30km south of Poznań, has an impressive, two-storey baroque palace that was home to Polish aristocratic clan, the Raczyński family…
Wielkopolska
Gołuchów’s castle began life around 1560 as a small fortified mansion with octagonal towers at its corners, built by the Leszczyński family. Some 50 years…
Wielkopolska
Kórnik Castle's present-day appearance dates from the mid-19th century, when its owner, Tytus Działyński, gave the castle an outlandish mock-Gothic…
Poznań
To the east of the Old Town, over the Warta River, is the island of Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island). You’re walking through deep history here, the place…
Wielkopolska
Just a few kilometres southwest of Poznań’s administrative boundaries is the 76-sq-km Wielkopolska National Park. About 80% of the park is forest – pine…
Wielkopolska
If you are visiting Rogalin's extravagant Palace Museum, one more place to see is the chapel, built in the 1820s to serve as a mausoleum for the Raczyński…
Poznań
Poznań’s Renaissance town hall, topped with a 61m-high tower, instantly attracts attention. Its graceful form replaced a 13th-century Gothic structure,…
Wielkopolska
To the south of Gołuchów's castle, this museum is housed in a former distillery that was considerably extended in 1874. It contains displays on the…
Wielkopolska
Great balls of fire! Just 10km north of the centre of Poznań is the Morasko Meteorite Reserve, one of just two registered meteorite impact sites in Europe…
Wielkopolska
This 17th-century wooden structure is an unusual mix of architectural styles: Gothic, baroque, neoclassical and more modern additions. When the church was…
Poznań
This museum in Poznań's town hall displays an interesting exhibition on the city's history in splendid interiors. The richly ornamented Renaissance Hall…
Poznań
This museum, 100km from Poznań in the town of Wolsztyn, exhibits steam locomotives within a working depot and roundhouse. It can be easily reached daily…
Poznań
This large park is laid out on what was once a massive Prussian fortress. The fortress was involved in one major battle, when the Germans defended…
Zawodzie Archaeological Reserve
Wielkopolska
Located upon the site of a 10,000-year-old village, this reserve includes full-sized facsimiles of timber structures of the era, along with authentic…
Monument to the Victims of June 1956
Poznań
On Plac Mickiewicza you’ll find one of Poznań's most significant memorials, which commemorates the ill-fated workers' protest of 1956. The monument,…
Wielkopolska
Żnin has a long tradition of publishing, with some of Poland's first illustrated magazines printed here. The regional museum celebrates this tradition…
Wielkopolska
This regional museum was being restored and revamped when we last visited. When it reopens (anticipated for 2020), visitors can expect exhibits telling…
Poznań
This museum houses an extensive collection of Polish and European art displayed across numerous rooms. Polish painting of the last two centuries is…
Wielkopolska
Behind Kórnik's castle is this large, English-style park known as the Arboretum, which was laid out during the castle’s reconstruction and stocked with…
Poznań
Construction of this richly decorated baroque church was begun in 1674 and completed only in 1757. Highlights are its magnificent frescoes, including…
Poznań
Located in a historic townhouse on the main square, this institution is devoted to the sweet St Martin's croissants peculiar to Poznań. In four sessions…
Wielkopolska
Dominating the main square, the town hall has been ravaged by more than it deserves, and a plaque on the building explains it all: originally a Gothic…
Wielkopolska
This 15th-century Gothic tower is eye-catching and all the more remarkable because it looks like something is missing. And it is: originally this former…
Wenecja Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Wielkopolska
A showcase of narrow little engines, carriages and associated memorabilia. Across the rails from the museum are the ruins of a 14th-century castle. The…
Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising 1918–1919
Poznań
In the old guardhouse on the western side of the buildings in the centre of the Rynek, this museum details the battles waged by Polish fighters seeking…
Poznań
Located off the southeastern corner of the Rynek, inside the 16th-century Górka Palace. Before going in, stop and have a look at the fine Renaissance…
Poznań
East of Ostrów Tumski on the far bank of the river, beyond the Rondo Śródka intersection, you’ll find the western terminus of this tourist railway. It…
Poznań
Stark modern monument 500m north of the Old Town, dedicated to the local armed force that resisted the German invasion of 1939 for almost two weeks. It’s…
Poznań
The focus of this museum is mainly on the history of the Polish army between WWI and WWII. Here you can find weapons, banners and uniforms, as well as…
Poznań
When we last visited, this museum was undergoing restoration and scheduled to reopen in August 2019. Based on past exhibits, you can expect hundreds of…
Poznań
Unmistakable because of a collection of fighter jets and tanks outside, this museum is dedicated to weaponry and is located within the picturesque Citadel…
Wielkopolska
Dating from the 13th century, this church was originally Gothic but has been modernised several times. The painting Descent from the Cross over the high…
Poznań
Housed within Poznań’s castle (which looks more like a palace), this museum’s collection includes furniture, gold and silverware, glass, ceramics, weapons…
