One of the largest cities in Poland, located in the western part of the country on the Warta River. It is the capital of the Greater Poland Voivodeship and has a population of about 540,000.
Poznań has a rich history dating back to pre-Christian times and became one of Poland’s key strongholds in the 11th century. In modern times, the city developed into an important industrial and cultural center, and today it is one of the country’s leading economic hubs.
Poznań is home to numerous historic landmarks, such as the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, the Poznań Old Market Square, and the Royal Castle. The city is also well known for hosting the Poznań International Fair and for major national sporting events like the Greater Poland Spring Running Festival and the Poznań Marathon.
Poznań Zoo
One of the largest and oldest zoological gardens in Poland, founded in 1874. Today it covers an area of around 115 hectares.
The Poznań Zoo houses over 2,000 animals representing more than 400 species, including many rare and endangered ones. Its biggest stars are the famous hippopotamuses Gustaw and Kasia, beloved by visitors and widely regarded as the zoo’s mascots.
Among the many other animals you can see are lions, tigers, leopards, monkeys, kangaroos, giraffes, elephants, rhinoceroses, penguins, crocodiles, snakes, turtles, and many more.
Gniezno
One of the oldest cities in Poland, Gniezno boasts over a thousand years of history and is considered the symbolic birthplace of the Polish state.
Ostrów Lednicki
A historical and cultural heartland of Poland, located on an island in Lake Lednica, near Gniezno.