Poznań’s Old Town is a beautiful architecture old streets and squares, interesting places and attractions. The article contains a description of the historical the center of Poznan and its main attractions.
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Old Town – Stare Miasto
Old Town is the heart of Poznan. An area of 21 hectares existing since the Middle Ages and preserved its borders unchanged to this day.
Borders of the Old Town
The boundaries of the historical center of the city were previously limited city walls.
Almost in the center is the Market Square, which It is the center of urban life from the Middle Ages to the present day. Of course, the Old Market deserves attention first. turn.
The old market is a large area, 140 meters long, the third largest in Poland. Along the perimeter are beautiful old building.
Panorama of Old Poznan
The main attractions of the Old Market
- Town Hall – architectural dominant, built in the Renaissance style with ornate facade and high tower.
- The urban scale is a historic building with a green facade.
- Palaces and historic buildings of the 15-17 century. The most interesting of them: Red House, a pharmacy Under the White Eagle, Grodsky House, the House Under Rooftop, Golden House, etc.
- Fountains – Apollo, Bamberki, etc.
- Sculptures
An interesting building is the old city guard building, built in the late 17th century. It was originally built from tree. It was later replaced by a brick building.
Old market
Other sights of the Old Town
Church of sv. Virgin Mary – an old church, starting its history from the beginning of the 14th century. This is a small brick gothic Church, covered with a gable roof.
The Basilica of Our Lady is a Baroque-style Catholic church built in the 17th century.
Franciscan Monastery, founded in the early 18th century.
In general, the Old Town is a very interesting place in Poznan. Will appeal to lovers of architecture and history.
