Poznan miasto warte EN 2009 poprawki_v2.indd
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Poznan miasto warte EN 2009 poprawki_v2.indd
Poznań Poznań 2010 www.poznan.pl a city worth getting to know Welcome to Poznań Tenement houses, Old Market Square At the turn of the 8th century, a fortified settlement was established in the Cathedral Island. By the 10th century, the settlement grew to become one of the main centres of the Piast Dynasty State. It is at this very place that Poland accepted Christianity, the country’s first bishopric was set up in 968 and a Cathedral was built in which Piast rulers are buried. Poznanians have always had great respect for science and knowledge, as evidenced by the establishment of the Lubrański Academy in 1518. Today, Poznań is home to twenty plus institutions of higher education with a combined student population of nearly 130,000. The Polish Academy of Sciences, the Polish Association of the Friends of Science, and numerous other local societies and associations contribute significantly to the development of science. Always enterprising and good at planning, Poznanians have greatly developed their crafts and trade. The Poznań International Fair, whose grounds are located in the city centre, is the site of exhibitions and conferences. The PIF brings together thousands of manufacturing and trading companies and research institutes from around the world. Poznań’s Wielkopolska Agro-Horticultural Wholesale Market, the first facility of its type that meets European standards. The national and international investors gladly start their business activity in Poznań. The local cultural and musical scene is made up of the „MALTA” International Theatre Festival, two international festivals: the H. Wieniawski Violin Competition and the H. Wieniawski Violin Making Competition, the Biennial of Contemporary Dance, the Contemporary Dance Workshop, the world-renowned men’s and boys’ „Poznań’s Nightingales” choir conducted by Stefan Stuligrosz and Agnieszka Duczmal’s Chamber Orchestra. The city offers many sports and recreation attractions. Active recreation can be pursued at an array of sports facilities at Lake Malta and at Poznań’s tennis courts, swimming pools and its golf course. Poland’s largest Palm House, the Old and New Zoos and the Botanical Gardens are always filled with visitors. Poznań is easy to reach by various modes of transportation. It is a railway hub where numerous regional, national and international lines converge. It offers coach services to Europe’s and Poland’s main cities and has its own international airport Poznań-Ławica, located just 7 km west from the city centre. A multitude of charming spots makes Poznań a very special place. While its cosy atmosphere may surprise you, the city can also be very dynamic and open. Both the city itself and its residents have their distinctive character. Mercado antiguo Sculptures of M. Abakanowicz, Citadel A. Mickiewicz University Parish church Exploring history 5 Sightseeing in Poznań is best begun with the Cathedral Island 1 . Its most prominent building is the Cathedral 2 featuring a three-nave Gothic basilica surrounded by radiating chapels. The structure is one of Poznań’s most magnificent churches and certainly one of its most precious historical buildings. It bears testimony to numerous stages of construction from pre-Romanesque to Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Classicist. The building’s oldest parts can be found in the cellars where visitors can view old wall sections, a baptism bowl and the tombs of Poland’s first rulers. A ring of chapels surrounds the aisle and ambulatory, the most famous of which is the Golden Chapel modelled after Byzantine architecture. In 1834, a mausoleum was established here for Mieszko I and Boleslavus the Brave. The city’s showcase spot is its Old Market Square 3 dominated by the Renaissance Town Hall designed by Giovanni Baptista Quadro. The building’s tower features a clock whose mechanism includes two metal goats that butt heads daily at the strike of noon. The tenement houses 4 surrounding the Old Market Square were restored after the destruction of World War II in a style reminiscent of Baroque and Renaissance architecture. The Działyński Palace is remarkable for its attic reliefs representing triumphant and sacrificial parades and the sculpture of a pelican spreading its wings. Next to the Town Hall are vendor tenement houses with their distinctive arcades. The Market’s other notable structures are a Rococo fountain representing the kidnapping of Proserpine, three other fountains: Apollo, Poseidon and Mars, a torture pole, a well with a Bamber woman figure 5 , and a Baroque figure of St. John of Pomuk. With its café patios, street musicians, keepsake and souvenir stands and pigeons, the Old Market Square projects a unique atmosphere. A variety of performances, concerts and other events held here add to the place’s charm. St. Stanislav’s Parish Church is a gem of Polish Baroque architecture. This three-nave basilica with a transept was built between 1651 and 1732. Its monumental beautifully decorated facade features polychrome art by K. Dankwart, golden ceiling ornaments, paintings by S. Czechowicz, stucco decorations by A. Bianco and a historic mid-19th century organ by the distinguished organ-maker Fryderyk Ladegast. Towering over one end of St. Martin Street is the impressive Emperor’s Castle designed by Franz Schwechten for Kaiser Wilhelm II and erected between 1905 and 1910. Its interiors were altered and most of its decorations were stripped during the World War II. Today, the building houses the „Castle” Cultural Centre and many other institutions: galleries, cinema, and theatre. The Royal-imperial Route in Poznań offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the history, tradition and culture of Poland where it has its roots. Winding its way through Poznań, it reflects superbly 1000 years of the city’s turbulent history. 1 2 3 4 The cultural scene 1 Many tourists come to Poznań drawn by its thriving cultural scene. The „Castle” Cultural Centre 1 seated in the former Castle of Wilhelm II, German Kaiser, is the cultural centre of the city. The Emperor’s former residence is the site of numerous permanent galleries and a venue for concerts, drama performances, meetings and debates. In the summer time, many concerts are held in the building’s courtyards. The „Castle” Cultural Centre organizes also the big events like St. John’s Fair, Ethnoport Festival and St. Martin’s Day. Each June for many years, the „MALTA” International Theatre Festival, now called maltafestival poznań 2 has turned Poznań into one big experimental theatre stage. Without a doubt, the Festival is one of the most prominent events of its type in Central and Eastern Europe. Theatre groups from all over the globe arrive here to participate in the city’s open-air theatrical events. For the last few editions the important role played also music, dance, performance and visual arts. Past editions of the „MALTA” Festival have among others been graced by the presence of Goran Bregovic, Buena Vista Social Club, Leningrad Cowboys, Sinéad O’Connor and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Music lovers highly value Poznań’s violin competitions held every five years. The Henryk Wieniawski International Violin Competition 3 is among the oldest events of this type. Its first edition was held in 1935 in Warsaw to mark the 100th anniversary of the composer’s birth. The Competition has since gone international and is one of the fifteen founding members of the Geneva-based World Federation of International Music Competitions, an organisation bringing together over 100 members from all continents. Every May sees the series of events entitled „Poznańworth getting to know”. This is an excellent opportunity to present the most interesting events and activities in the field of art and the achievements of Poznań’s artists. These events are accompanied by the Night of Museums, during which museums in Poznań are open till late night hours and prepare special lectures and exhibitions. Every August, dance lovers have visited Poznań’s Contemporary Dance Workshops, a project of the Polish Dance Theatre – the Poznań Ballet School 4 headed by Ewa Wycichowska, which is particularly popular with young people. The participants of dance courses and contemporary dance knowledge workshops are taught by teachers and dancers of international acclaim. The Workshops are accompanied by International Festival of Dance Theatres. It is only in Poznań that one can take part in a celebration of Saint Martin’s Day in Poland, also referred to as the street’s nameday. During this holiday, a colourful parade moves down St. Martin Street and Poznań’s Mayor hands over the city gates’ key to St. Martin 5 . One tradition that is unique to Poznań is the baking of sweet croissants which, as legend says it, take their shape from the horseshoes worn by a horse on which St. Martin rode into the city. 5 6 2 7 Poznań is home to museums of various sorts. The National Museum Painting and Sculpture Gallery 6 building dates back to the early 20th century and houses an extensive collection of Roman and Gothic art, including paintings by such outstanding Polish painters as Jacek Malczewski, Stanisław Wyspiański, Jan Matejko and by a number of foreign masters. The collections include an overview of 15th to 18th century Italian, 17th century Dutch and 16th and 17th century Flemish paintings. The Museum also houses Poland’s most precious collection of Spanish paintings, featuring the works of Francisco Zurbaran, Jose Ribera and Juan Carreno. The Museum of Musical Instruments 7 is Poland’s only museum of this type and also Europe’s third largest. The Museum holds a collection of some two thousand items and, notably, a permanently displayed collection of stringed instruments featuring remarkable violins by Polish and Italian makers. Also on display are brass and mechanical instruments and a vast collection of pianos and Polish and foreign folk instruments. The museum premises often serve as a place for meetings and chamber concerts. Ever since 1967, the Górka Palace (built in 1548) has been the seat of the Archaeological Museum, which features archaeological finds from Western Poland from the Stone Age to late antiquity, as well as ancient Egypt and Sudan. Part of exhibits comes from the Egyptian Museum in Berlin and Museum of Egyptian Art in Munich. The St. John’s Fair attracts master artisans and antique collectors. Other attractions include St. Patrick’s Week, French Culture Days, the International Celtic Festival, Danish Culture Days and Brittany Days, which feature concerts, exhibitions, film showings, lectures, and drama performances devoted to the cultures of the country or those of individual regions. 4 3 2 2 2 2 Recreation Poznań is a perfect place for the pursuit of active recreation. Just five kilometres from its centre are lakes with designated swimming areas, forests with bicycle and hiking trails and an artificial ski slope and sled track open year round. In 1990 on the Lake Malta 1 was built Europe’s most advanced 2-kilometre long and 175-meter wide regatta course 2 . The track is a frequent site of competitions, some of them international, including Europe World Kayaking and Canoeing Championship. It is also the base of the “Malta Ski” Sports and Recreation Centre. The Malta Ski area’s biggest attraction is its 150-meter year-round ski slope 3 completed in 1993. The slope features a tow and a chair ski lift. A 560-meter year-round sled track 4 was opened here in 1998. There is also the specially designed course for a mini golf 5 . In addition, the Centre offers rental of skiing equipment, roller skates, Nordic Walking Sticks as well as family-size and regular bicycles. Malta also offers a number of playgrounds. In 2009 a construction of so called “Malta Therms” – a sport & recreation complex using thermal waters was started. Along the northern shore of the lake runs the Maltanka Miniature Railway 6 whose course ends at the New Zoo. 60% of the Zoo’s area are pine and mixed forests. To see the Zoo’s 2,000 animals representing some 140 species, visitors may follow any of the three designated routes or take the “Zwierzynka” Road Train. Animals here are kept in a nearly natural environment. In 2009 a modern elephant house 7 was opened. It consists of the internal pavilion (1300 m2) and the outside pen (2,5 ha) with the reservoir. The city centre is the site of the Old Zoo, which is one of the oldest such facilities in Poland. In 1972, the Old Zoo was included on the list of Poznań’s historical sights and placed under maintenance supervision. In 2009 it was transformed into a park, but still one can visit an aquarium, a reptile house and a birdhouse. 4 1 Poznań prides itself on having Poland’s largest Palm House established in 1910. The facility features some 17,000 species and varieties of plants from the Mediterranean and subtropical, tropical, savannah, and desert climates and a collection of exotic fish. The Botanical Gardens are home to some 8,000 plant species from all of the world’s climatic zones displayed in sections illustrating specific botanical environments such as steppes, peat-land, wet-land, forest, dunes and high elevations. Located to the north of the Old Town is Winiary Hill, which was turned into a stronghold known as the Citadel in the 19th century. Following World War II, the site was converted into a large park featuring an amphitheatre and a rose garden. Numerous paths and charming spots offer a perfect setting for walkers, roller skaters and bikers. A huge meadow in the park’s centre is a frequent venue for events and musical concerts. The Morasko Meteorite Reserve is a unique attraction within the city limits and comprises of seven craters left by a meteorite strike. The Morasko craters constitute one of the largest concentrations of such craters on Earth, in terms of size and number. The biggest diameter measures approximately 60 m, while the depth reaches 11.5 m. Poznań offers a multitude of tennis courts, swimming pools, bowling centres, weight rooms, gyms, recreational centres, horse-riding clubs, two golf courses and an archery range. Each year in Poznań the Wola Hippodrome plays host to the International Equestrian Competition and a horse-drawn wagon driving competition. The area offers excellent riding trails. The Poznań Marathon, organised in Poznań every autumn for several years, is the biggest event of that kind in Poland. 7 1 6 3 5 2 Science and business With a student population of over 130,000, Poznań is among the research and leading academic centres. Poznań is home to over twenty institutions of higher education specialising in a wide range of fields and disciplines. The biggest of them are the Adam Mickiewicz University, the Poznań University of Economics, the Poznań University of Technology, the Poznań University of Medical Sciences, the Poznań University of Life Sciences, the Eugeniusz Piasecki University School of Physical Education. The city prides itself on its research institutes, which conduct work in the fields of molecular physics, applied chemistry, biochemistry, automation and telecommunications. Many of these institutions maintain close links with foreign organisations and have had their achievements internationally recognised. Poznań has its own Supercomputing and Networking Centre with a 170-km long fiberoptic network constructed for research purposes. Poznań prides itself on its trade fair traditions, which date back to the 13th century and specifically to 1254, the year on which Przemysl I bestowed the Town Privileges on the city in what is the oldest existing original document pertaining to the history of Poznań. The idea of setting up a specialised trade fair institution was proposed in 1917 by Poznań’s active merchant community. Four years later, the 1st Poznań Fair was held. Immediately before the breakout of World War II, the Poznań Fair had grown to become one of Europe’s most prominent fair events. 1947 was the year of the first postwar Poznań International Fair 1 making the dynamically growing city of Poznań a national trade capital. Poznań’s trade calendar includes nearly 40 specialised annual events 2 that bring together thousands of manufacturers, trading companies, exhibitors, business people and research institutes from all over the world. Today, the PIF schedule features BUDMA: the International Construction Fair, Poznań Fashion Week, TOUR SALON: Fair of Regions and Tourist Products, POLAGRA-FOOD: the International Trade Fair of Food Industry and many more. The numerous trade fair visitors, business people and scientists arriving in Poznań find it an ideal setting for meetings, conferences and symposia 3 . Poznań has the potential to become a major hub for convention tourism. The city offers all the facilities necessary for holding such events, including numerous conference rooms of various sizes and standards, restaurant, sports and recreational facilities, a thriving cultural and entertainment scene and, equally important, easy access by various modes of transportation. 1 2 3 3 3 3 Culinary attractions On wanders around Poznań one certainly shouldn’t run the risk of its stomach rumbling for long. Numerous restaurants, coffee houses, little pubs located not only around Old Market Square and in the little streets of Old Town offer delicious dishes, beautiful surroundings, friendly people and an unforgettable atmosphere. When in Poznań one simply has to try local and regional cuisine, which is dominated by potatoes. Pyry z gzikiem – potatoes with cottage cheese 1 served with cream and onions or chives, and plyndze – potato cakes are first to be tried. Poznań inhabitants gorge on szagówki (dumplings made of potatoes and cut on the bias), kulanki (round dumplings made of raw potatoes), or the most popular – pyzy drożdżowe - yeast dumplings, also known as kluchy na łachu, steamed and served with meat or sauce instead of potatoes. When it comes to pyzy and red cabbage, they are most frequently served with a roast duck. Meat jelly, also known as galart or zimne nóżki (cold legs), is often picked for the hors d’oeuvre. As for dessert one simply has to try a St. Martin’s croissant, croissants stuffed with almond-nut dough. The tradition of baking this croissant 2 goes back to the 19th century. The parish priest of St. Martins’s called on the faithful to share with the poor. Legend has it that in a dream of one of the confectioners St. Martin’s horse lost one of its horseshoes, which is why the pastry is crescent in shape. Poznań inhabitants eat them at least once a year – on Nomember 11th. Today the St. Martin’s croissant is a regional product protected by European Union law. The culinary landscape of the city is unusually rich and varied. If well knowed dishes from all over the world are to somebody’s liking, finding them in Poznań is not a problem. Everyone will find what he is looking for, something to suit every taste and every wallet. Poznań food markets –Jeżycki, Łazarski, Bernardyński and Wielkopolski Square everyday offer fresh fruit, vegetables, forest fruits, mushrooms, honey and pickles – so you can bring home the soft memories of the Poznań palate’s delights. 2 1 2 Practical information Public transport Buses and trams operate regularly from 5 am to 11 pm. At night all the districts of the city are connected to the centre with a network of night buses. Tickets are available in ticket machines, small shops and kiosks. Those staying longer in Poznań are advised to buy a 24h ticket or a 7 days ticket. Poznań City Card holders can use public transport for free while their card is valid. Shops and shopping centres Poznan prides itself on its extencive and diverse shopping facilities, ranging from small butiques and antique shops to large shoping malls. Stores in the city centre are open from Monday through Friday 10am. to 6pm., on Saturday from 10am. to 2pm. Shopping centres are normally open Monday through Sunday between 9 am and 9 pm. All the shops are closed on public holidays listed below: 1 January - New Year’s Day 1 May - May Day 3 May - Constitution Day 15 August - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 November - All Saints Day 11 November - Independence Day 25 & 26 December - Christmas Days Easter Sunday & Easter Monday Ascencion Corpus Christi Tourist information Tourist information is provided by the City Information Centre and its branches. They are located in the city centre, on Old Market Square, on airport and on fairgroungs. On main railway station there is a private information point. The centres provide information on accommodation, cultural events, sights, sightseeing tours, shopping, leisure facilities, sport events and general information about the region. Its also possible to arrange a guided tour or buy a Poznań City Card there. City Information Centre (CIM) www.cim.poznan.pl – ul. Ratajczaka 44 Tel. (+48) 194 31, (+48) 61 851 96 45 – Poznań International Fair grounds (East Hall) Tel. (+48) 61 865 67 17 – Ławica Airport, ul. Bukowska 285 Tel./fax (+48) 61 849 21 40 – Tourist Information Center Stary Rynek 59, Tel. (+48) 61 852 61 56 – Glob- Tour FB Central Railway Station, terminal lobby, 24 h Tel. (+48) 61 866 06 67 Poznań City Card is the best way to explore the city with small expenses. It gives you free public transport, discounts in museums, hotels, restaurants. The Poznań City Card comes in three versions: one-, two- and three-day and can be bought in Tourist Information Centers. TELEPHONE INFORMATION Train information - Tel. (+48) 194 36, (+48) 61 866 12 12 Train reservations - Tel. (+48) 61 865 99 11 International coach service - Tel. (+48) 61 833 15 11 Telephone information, area codes - Tel. (+48) 118 913 OTHER INFORMATION Rent-a-car Rent-a-car companies can be found mostly on Ławica Airport. AVIS, Poznań – Ławica Airport, ul. Bukowska 285, Tel. (+48) 61 849 23 35 BUDGET, Poznań – Ławica Airport, ul. Bukowska 285, Tel. (+48) 61 849 23 61 EUROPCAR, Poznań – Ławica Airport, ul. Bukowska 285, Tel. (+48) 61 849 23 57 HERTZ, Poznań – Ławica Airport, ul. Bukowska 285, Tel. (+48) 61 868 41 77 NATIONAL, Poznań – Ławica Airport, ul. Bukowska 285, Tel. (+48) 61 849 23 84 SIXT, Poznań – Ławica Airport, ul. Bukowska 285, Tel. (+48) 61 847 14 68 Taxis Taxi stands are located at major intersections and near Poznan International Fair, in front of larger hotels, airport and railway station. Taxis can be also ordered by phone or hailed on the street. Below are the numbers of Radio taxis Tel. (+48) 191 91, (+48) 196 22, (+48) 196 24, (+48) 196 60, (+48) 196 61, (+48) 196 62, (+48) 196 66, (+48) 196 67, (+48) 196 68, (+48) 61 8 216 216, (+48) 61 8 219 219, (+48) 61 8 222 222, (+48) 61 8 222 333, (+48) 61 8 515 515, (+48) 61 629 629 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Poznań City Walks From May till September all tourists and citizens have the possibility to attend in Poznań City Walks in English prepared by the City of Poznań. The walks are organized every Saturday. Reservations can be made at the Tourist Information Centre, Stary Rynek. Bus & Tram Tours The City Transportation Company invites for a ride through the city POZNAŃ by a vintage car and tram. The tram line 0 is connected with the history of public transport in the city, and the bus 100 runs on the historical Royal -Imperial Route. Buses and trams run every Sunday from April till September. Details at www.poznan.pl Ambulance (accidents) - Tel. 999 Ambulance (sudden illness) - Tel. (+48) 61 866 00 66 Police - Tel. 997 Fire Department - Tel. 998 Emergency number (for mobile phone) - Tel. 112 EDITED BY: City of Poznań with co-operation of Poznań Local Tourist Organisation pl. Kolegiacki 17, 61-841 Poznań Tel. (+48) 61 878 55 06, fax (+48) 61 852 76 86 e-mail: turystyka@um.poznan.pl, www.poznan.pl PHOTOS: A. Ciereszko, M. Forecki, J. Gunseus, A. Jabłońska, D. Krakowiak, P. Skórnicki, Ł.Zandecki, Archive of : Gospoda pod Koziołkami, MALTA International Theatre Festival Foundation, Malta Ski, H.Wieniawski Society, Zoological Garden WARSZAWA Location: Poznań is a modern city in the western part of Poland, the capital of the Wielkopolska Province. Situated halfway between Berlin and Warsaw on the international road No. 5 (E30) Świecko-Poznań- Warsaw. Apollo’s fountain City Scales Old Marych monument © Pietruska i Mierkiewicz Sp. z o.o., www.topmapa.pl *no service on lines 18 and 26 in July and August (0 tourist line service from April till October) 2’ 1’ 1’ 1’ 1’ 1’ 1’ 1’ 1’ 1’
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