THE BEGINNING OF POZNAŃ
Monuments and landmarks on the route:
Cathedral Island (Ostrów Tumski) and first polish catedral, iron bridge, Srodka district, Malta Lake.
Description:
It is a fact that Poznań fortified settlement dates back to the 10th century. It was situated on Ostrów Tumski – an island on the Warta River, where the first Polish Cathedral was built. Ostrów Tumski was also the seat of first Polish rulers – Mieszko I of Poland and Bolesław Chrobry. A number of settlements developed around the city. The oldest was Śródka - trading village on the right bank of the river. Little farther there was Commandery, ruled by the order of the Knights, later known as Knights of Malta. Now near the old chivalrous church is Malta lake and large recreational complex.
The service includes:
- english speaking city guide
- entrance tickets
HISTORICAL TOUR OF POZNAN
Monuments and landmarks on the route:
Old Market Square, town hall, parish church, residences of the nobility and polish Royal Castle, Plac Wolności (Freedom Plaza), Mickiewicz Sq. (German imperial district).
Description:
In the XIII century the city of Poznań was relocated to the left bank of the Warta River, while its centre – the Old Market Square and the Town Hall – became the symbols of the city self-government. Przemysł I, the ruler of Greater Poland, moved his seat to Przemysł Hill, an area rising above the city, which later became a place of residence for Polish kings visiting Poznań. Inhabitants of Poznań were most proud of parish Church.
Germans ruled in Poznan since the late 18th century. They planned urban layout of the city in 19th century (today Wolnosci Plaza).
On the initiative of the German emperor Wilhelm II, between 1902-1913 in Poznań a bold urban project was carried out. The area of former fortifications was meant to become the residential heart of the new german imperial city.
The service includes:
- english speaking city guide
- entrance tickets
THIS IS WHERE POLAND BEGAN
Monuments and landmarks on the route:
Lednicki Island - archaeological reserve, Cathedral in Gniezno and The museum beginnings of the Polish State.
Description:
Ostrów Lednicki is an island in the southern part of Lake Lednica, located between the cities of Gniezno and Poznań. A gród (a medieval Slavonic fortified settlement) was built here in the Middle Ages. Existing ruins of a chapel, church and palace, thought to be the home of the first Kings of the Piast dynasty, have been roofed over for preservation. Today the ruins are of archaeological significance, and the site of the Museum of the Piast Dynasty. It is Poland`s largest open-air museum.
Gniezno is the historic capital of Polan and symbolic place of coronation of the first Polish kings (11-13 century). Gniezno hides in their temples and museums treasures from the period of the formation of the Polish state. Gniezno is also the center of the historic Piast Route, the most important cultural a tourist route of our country. Gniezno has one of the most valuable monuments of Romanesque art in Poland (Gniezno Doors and liturgical chalices of 11-12th Century). During the trip we visit the Primate metropolitan church (which is also the oldest religious sanctuary Poles) and see a multimedia presentation about the beginnings of Polish statehood.
The service includes:
- English speaking city guide
- Tourist bus with air conditioning
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch
POZNAŃ IN A NUTSHELL AND THE KORNIK CASTLE
Monuments and landmarks on the route:
Castle and arboretum in Kornik and coach trip around monuments and landmarks in Poznań.
Description:
During the process of germanization in 19th. century powerful family of the Greater Poland region, Działyńscy, cultivated Polish language and culture within the walls of their palaces in Poznań and Kórnik. They left heritage in the form of a large collection of literature and unique volumes, imported from different parts of the world. Their out-of-town residence was a neo-Gothic castle in Kórnik, surrounded by an English-style park with more than 3,000 trees and shrubs.
Second part of trip is coach trip around monuments and landmarks in Poznań.
The service includes:
- English speaking city guide
- Tourist bus with air conditioning
- Entrance tickets
POZNAŃ BY TRAM & BY FOOT
Monuments and landmarks on the route:
by tram: Plac Wolności (Freedom Plaza), Mickiewicz Sq. (German imperial district), Poznań Fair, Malta Lake, Cathedral Island (Ostrów Tumski).
by foot: Old Market Square, town hall, parish church, residences of the nobility and polish Royal Castle.
Description:
During 1 hour tram tour You will see most interesting places in Poznań, during next 1,5 hour on your foot You will see the most popular relax and meeting place in Poznan - Old Market Square.
The service includes:
- english speaking city guide
- historical tram
