Must-see attractions in Wielkopolska

  • Gniezno Cathedral. Gniezno, Greater Poland, Poland

    Gniezno Cathedral

    Wielkopolska

    Gniezno’s history and character are inextricably intertwined with its cathedral, an imposing, double-towered brick Gothic structure. The present church…

  • Museum of the Origins of the Polish State

    Wielkopolska

    On the western side of Lake Jelonek, this museum illustrates Gniezno's pivotal role in Polish history. The permanent collection contains archaeological…

  • Śródka Mural

    Poznań

    Just east of Ostrów Tumski in the centre of the Śródka district you will find a sensational trompe-l'œil mural by artist Arleta Kolasińska. It covers the…

  • Biskupin Archaeological Reserve

    Wielkopolska

    Biskupin’s re-created Iron Age town site, with its wooden palisades, thatched roofs and costumed historical re-enactors, is a stimulating way to learn…

  • Poznań Cathedral

    Poznań

    Ostrów Tumski is dominated by this monumental double-towered cathedral. Essentially Gothic with additions from later periods, notably the baroque upper…

  • Parish Church

    Poznań

    Two blocks south of the Rynek, this church was originally built for the Jesuits by architects from Italy, and completed only after more than 80 years of…

  • Rogalin, Wielkopolska, Poland - May 2019: Rogalin palace

    Rogalin Palace Museum

    Wielkopolska

    Rogalin, situated some 30km south of Poznań, has an impressive, two-storey baroque palace that was home to Polish aristocratic clan, the Raczyński family…

  • Castle Museum

    Wielkopolska

    Gołuchów’s castle began life around 1560 as a small fortified mansion with octagonal towers at its corners, built by the Leszczyński family. Some 50 years…

  • Castle Museum

    Wielkopolska

    Kórnik Castle's present-day appearance dates from the mid-19th century, when its owner, Tytus Działyński, gave the castle an outlandish mock-Gothic…

  • Ostrów Tumski

    Poznań

    To the east of the Old Town, over the Warta River, is the island of Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island). You’re walking through deep history here, the place…

  • Wielkopolska National Park

    Wielkopolska

    Just a few kilometres southwest of Poznań’s administrative boundaries is the 76-sq-km Wielkopolska National Park. About 80% of the park is forest – pine…

  • Chapel

    Wielkopolska

    If you are visiting Rogalin's extravagant Palace Museum, one more place to see is the chapel, built in the 1820s to serve as a mausoleum for the Raczyński…

  • Town Hall

    Poznań

    Poznań’s Renaissance town hall, topped with a 61m-high tower, instantly attracts attention. Its graceful form replaced a 13th-century Gothic structure,…

  • Museum of Forestry

    Wielkopolska

    To the south of Gołuchów's castle, this museum is housed in a former distillery that was considerably extended in 1874. It contains displays on the…

  • Morasko Meteorite Reserve

    Wielkopolska

    Great balls of fire! Just 10km north of the centre of Poznań is the Morasko Meteorite Reserve, one of just two registered meteorite impact sites in Europe…

  • St Nicholas' Church

    Wielkopolska

    This 17th-century wooden structure is an unusual mix of architectural styles: Gothic, baroque, neoclassical and more modern additions. When the church was…

  • Historical Museum of Poznań

    Poznań

    This museum in Poznań's town hall displays an interesting exhibition on the city's history in splendid interiors. The richly ornamented Renaissance Hall…

  • Wolsztyn Roundhouse

    Poznań

    This museum, 100km from Poznań in the town of Wolsztyn, exhibits steam locomotives within a working depot and roundhouse. It can be easily reached daily…

  • Citadel Park

    Poznań

    This large park is laid out on what was once a massive Prussian fortress. The fortress was involved in one major battle, when the Germans defended…

  • Zawodzie Archaeological Reserve

    Wielkopolska

    Located upon the site of a 10,000-year-old village, this reserve includes full-sized facsimiles of timber structures of the era, along with authentic…

  • Monument to the Victims of June 1956

    Poznań

    On Plac Mickiewicza you’ll find one of Poznań's most significant memorials, which commemorates the ill-fated workers' protest of 1956. The monument,…

  • Regional Museum

    Wielkopolska

    Żnin has a long tradition of publishing, with some of Poland's first illustrated magazines printed here. The regional museum celebrates this tradition…

  • Kalisz Regional Museum

    Wielkopolska

    This regional museum was being restored and revamped when we last visited. When it reopens (anticipated for 2020), visitors can expect exhibits telling…

  • National Museum

    Poznań

    This museum houses an extensive collection of Polish and European art displayed across numerous rooms. Polish painting of the last two centuries is…

  • Kórnik Arboretum

    Wielkopolska

    Behind Kórnik's castle is this large, English-style park known as the Arboretum, which was laid out during the castle’s reconstruction and stocked with…

  • Franciscan Church

    Poznań

    Construction of this richly decorated baroque church was begun in 1674 and completed only in 1757. Highlights are its magnificent frescoes, including…

  • Croissant Museum

    Poznań

    Located in a historic townhouse on the main square, this institution is devoted to the sweet St Martin's croissants peculiar to Poznań. In four sessions…

  • Town Hall

    Wielkopolska

    Dominating the main square, the town hall has been ravaged by more than it deserves, and a plaque on the building explains it all: originally a Gothic…

  • Town Hall Tower

    Wielkopolska

    This 15th-century Gothic tower is eye-catching and all the more remarkable because it looks like something is missing. And it is: originally this former…

  • Wenecja Narrow Gauge Railway Museum

    Wielkopolska

    A showcase of narrow little engines, carriages and associated memorabilia. Across the rails from the museum are the ruins of a 14th-century castle. The…

  • Archaeological Museum

    Poznań

    Located off the southeastern corner of the Rynek, inside the 16th-century Górka Palace. Before going in, stop and have a look at the fine Renaissance…

  • Malta Park Railway

    Poznań

    East of Ostrów Tumski on the far bank of the river, beyond the Rondo Śródka intersection, you’ll find the western terminus of this tourist railway. It…

  • Monument to the Poznań Army

    Poznań

    Stark modern monument 500m north of the Old Town, dedicated to the local armed force that resisted the German invasion of 1939 for almost two weeks. It’s…

  • Poznań Army Museum

    Poznań

    The focus of this museum is mainly on the history of the Polish army between WWI and WWII. Here you can find weapons, banners and uniforms, as well as…

  • Museum of Musical Instruments

    Poznań

    When we last visited, this museum was undergoing restoration and scheduled to reopen in August 2019. Based on past exhibits, you can expect hundreds of…

  • Museum of Armaments

    Poznań

    Unmistakable because of a collection of fighter jets and tanks outside, this museum is dedicated to weaponry and is located within the picturesque Citadel…

  • St Nicholas' Church

    Wielkopolska

    Dating from the 13th century, this church was originally Gothic but has been modernised several times. The painting Descent from the Cross over the high…

  • Museum of Applied Arts

    Poznań

    Housed within Poznań’s castle (which looks more like a palace), this museum’s collection includes furniture, gold and silverware, glass, ceramics, weapons…