On the history trail

From Poznan, the cradle of the Wielkopolska region known for its musical traditions, a historical trail leads you to Gniezno, the first capital of Poland and the seat of the Piasts, the first Polish royal dynasty. The Piast Route has an interesting tourist itinerary, which is enjoyed by those who want to learn about Poland’s origins and the beginnings of Polish Christianity. Hikers can see miniatures (1:20 scale) of all the historical monuments of the Piast Route at the small town of Pobiedziska. In Gniezno stands the imposing St Adalbert’s Cathedral. Bishop Adalbert could be considered a precursor of contemporary European integration. On Lake Lednica near Gniezno, there is an island on which stood an important defensive and administrative outpost of the early Polish state (10th c). Leading on through forests and amidst lakes, our journey brings us to Biskupin, where a fortified lake village (from around 550 BC) was reconstructed. Every year in September a special performance is staged here to show the audience how our Iron Age ancestors manufactures pots, weaved clothes, built houses, reared animals, and made adornments.

Wenecja, a small village across the lake from Biskupin, is famous for its narrow-gauge railway museum and medieval castle ruins.

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