Introducing Gniezno
Appearances can be deceptive – on first glance at the relaxed centre of Gniezno (gnyez-no), you’d never guess the huge part it played in the founding of Poland. Its Old Town, attractively renovated on the 1000th anniversary (in 2000) of the establishment of the city’s historic bishopric, is a charming collection of winding streets and colourful, slope-roofed buildings centred on a pleasant cobblestone square and the city’s famous cathedral.
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It may be slow-paced now, but in its day Gniezno has been both a royal and a religious seat. It is also considered to be the cradle of the Polish state, as it was here that the various tribes of the region were first united as Poles in the 10th century. Its historic cathedral is well worth a visit, and it is also a great place to catch your breath after the hustle of Poznań.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Poznan area, crashing with kids
by henryk 24 June 2011
http://www.biskupin.pl/asp/en_start.asp?typ=14&menu=80&strona=1 Click on the UK flag Visit the Iron Age Village at Biskupin, travelling…
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RE: Help to 14 day itinery (spelling?)
by yvoodr 19 May 2011
For me your plan is too ambitious :) You either do an overview, or you can see something. How about taking half the country? It'll still…
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RE: Help to 14 day itinery (spelling?)
by sihi 09 May 2011
Hi! I recomend to visit Czestochowa - stay there overnight, the same with Gniezno. It is great to see their cathedrals at night!! Als…
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