Poznan

It was in Poznan more than 1,000 years ago that the Polish state was born. As a result, it is a place with a rich history and a wealth of historic buildings with the Cathedral and Town Hall in the Old Square ( Photo: Nicolai Bangsgaard) being two of the more significant places. It is located in West central Poland on the Warta river with a population of around 500,000.

As Poland’s 5th largest city, Poznan is an important place for trade, industry and education. Each year, a number of international trade fairs are hosted here and it is a candidate city to be the European City of Culture 2016.

There is an extensive public transport system within Poznan made up of a network of trams and buses. The main A2 East-West highway runs past the city and a programme of road upgrades is underway in time for the Euro 2012 Finals. The central railway station offers links to the rest of Poland.

During the day, there are plenty of places to see in Poznan such as Mickiewicz Square, the Zamek Cultural Centre, National Museum and Franciscan Church. Malta Lake is a beautiful place to visit during the summer or alternatively, the Citadel Park.

After dark, Poznan is a lively place to be with all night entertainment to be found all over the city.