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Ostrów Tumski
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Cathedral Island (Ostrów Tumski – Basilica of St.Peter and St.Paul) – 7 minutes by tram n.17 (4 stops)
Just north-east of the centre of Poznań sits Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island) - the island where Poznań originated, and “where Poland began” in the words of Pope John Paul II. According to the prolific legend, three Slav brothers known as Lech, Czech and Rus met on this tiny island after not seeing each other for many years. To commemorate their reunion the brothers named the place 'Poznać,' after the Polish word for ‘to meet.’ From there the island thrived, with a castle erected in the 9th century and Ostrow Tumski becoming a major centre of the Piast state.
Just north-east of the centre of Poznań sits Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island) - the island where Poznań originated, and “where Poland began” in the words of Pope John Paul II. According to the prolific legend, three Slav brothers known as Lech, Czech and Rus met on this tiny island after not seeing…
Ostrów Tumski is an island between two branches of the river Warta in the city of Poznań in western Poland. Poznań Cathedral and other ecclesiastical buildings occupy the central part of the island.
The Cathedral Island (Pol. Ostrów Tumski) is famous for being one of the first settlements of the Piast dynasty. The basilica’s underground contains the original Piast church from the 10th century, where you will find a real historical gem – the tombs of the first rulers of the country: Mieszko I and his son, who was Poland’s first king, Boleslaw the Brave. Nearby, you will find the Heritage Center of Cathedral Island ‘Brama Poznania’. The island is connected to the main city area with two bridges named after Poland’s first rulers buried on the island. It is worth visiting the island for its wonderful landscape as well.
The Cathedral Island (Pol. Ostrów Tumski) is famous for being one of the first settlements of the Piast dynasty. The basilica’s underground contains the original Piast church from the 10th century, where you will find a real historical gem – the tombs of the first rulers of the country: Mieszko I an…
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- Natural Feature“This lake is located by the Warta River – one of Poland’s biggest rivers. It is a popular recreational spot for all kinds of activities; it contains a regatta track, an artificial ski slope, an ice rink, a zoo, plus many other attractions. Moreover, Lake Malta has hosted several world-wide sport events, such as the world championships in kayaking or rowing. Great spot all year round.”
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- Bahçe“The Palm Garden is located in a very nice park where You can take a short walk and than go inside to drink a cup of coffee admiring many exotic plants. There are two huge parrots and snakes and koi carps there. It is very hot inside so You had better take a short sleeve. Sometimes cat exhibitions take place in there.”
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- Establishment“Beautiful outdors and indors. Many cultural events happens here. Often you can watch movies, pictures from famous polish artists, photography and that kind of stuff. It was constructed under the German rule in 1910 by Franz Schwechten for William II, German Emperor, with significant input from William himself. Since its completion, the building has housed government offices of Germany (to 1918 and during the Second World War) and Poland (1918–1939, 1945–present).”
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- Establishment“Watch Poznanskie Koziolki (wooden goats) come out of the tower and bump heads at exactly 12:00 every day.”
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- Park“This is Poznań’s largest park, situated in the city center. It only became an urban park after 1945; previously it belonged to a village near Poznań. This area contains the remains of a former Prussian fortress from the partition times; the fortress now houses the Museum of Armaments as well as the Army Museum ‘Poznań’. Moreover, a large number of historically significant sculptures are located in the Citadel Park. The park has a large open space where concerts are often held.”
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Poznan, Wielkopolskie 61-001