Poznan - the seat of the first polish rulersPoznan is a city stooped in artistic and trade traditions, with many schools of higher education, museums and avantgarde theatres. It is also the site of the Poznan International Trade Fair. On the island of Ostrow Tumski, washed by the Warta waters, stands a 10th century cathedral containing the tombstones of ancient Polish rulers. The Old Town Square is dominated by the town hall, a magnificent Renaissance building. Not far from the Market Square stands the former Jesuit church, considered to be the most beautiful Baroque building in Poland. Many famous people were hosted by the nearby Jesuit College, including Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick Chopin, who once gave a recital here. The Raczynski Palace houses the oldest public library in Poland. The Dzialynski Palace contains the collections from the Kornik Library, including the priceless 1543 edition of Nicolaus Copernicus’ De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres). Next to the Adam Mickiewicz University stands the Monument to the Victims of June 1956 Events, commemorating one of the first mass protests against the communist regime in Poland. Poznan’s Malta park is a large water sports centre. Regattas on Lake Malta attract many rowers and motorboat helmsmen. The park hosts the second largest International Theatre Festival in Europe (after Edinburgh). The Wieniawski International Violin Festival and the Poznan boys’ choirs are wellknown to music lovers worldwide. Every year, the Poznan International Trade Fair management organises several dozen events, including art fairs, building constructions, computer systems, electronics and agricultural products. St Martin’s Fair is a very special event during which all sorts of things can be bought at reduced price. In Poznan, a reputable trading town, your bargaining skills will be well appreciated. |
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