Things to do in Gniezno
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Cathedral
Gniezno’s history and character are inextricably intertwined with its cathedral, an imposing, double-towered, brick Gothic structure. The present church, which you may recognise from a common 2zł postage stamp, was constructed after the 1331 destruction of the previous Romanesque cathedral by the Teutonic Knights. It changed a lot in later periods: chapels sprouted all around it, and the interior was redecorated in successive styles. After considerable damage in WWII, it was rebuilt according to the original Gothic structure.
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Museum of the Origins of the Polish State
The Museum of the Origins of the Polish State, on the far side of Lake Jelonek, illustrates Gniezno’s pivotal role in Polish history. The permanent collection contains archaeological finds and works of art related to the development of the Polish nation from pre-Slavic times to the end of the Piast dynasty. The museum also runs an audiovisual presentation about Poland under the Piasts (English soundtrack available).
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Złoty Smok
The Golden Dragon is a pretty standard Chinese restaurant, but stands out as the most adventurous eating choice in the town centre. It’s popular with locals, and the menu has a dash of authenticity thanks to the Vietnamese chef.
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Bar U Zygmunta
In the more modern part of town, this self-service cafeteria has a good claim to being the cheapest budget eatery in the central area, and has a fine grasp of classic milk-bar standards.
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Archdiocesan Museum
The Archdiocesan Museum holds a collection of sacral sculpture and painting, liturgical fabrics, coffin portraits and votive offerings.
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