[2025 Poznan Attraction] Travel Guide for Old Market Square (Updated Jun)

#100WaysOfTravel Poznan is a hugely underrated city in west Poland. I spent a few days there and lived near the market square. It has been recently renovated and looks scintillating. You will enjoy many restaurants and bars nearby, giving the square a warm intimate feeling, especially at night. This is ideal for a stroll after 🍽️ dinner. The cobbled streets resonate a feel of history. #poznan #poland #europa #localguides

Poznan's Old Town Square is located in the old town on the west bank of the Warta River. The Town Hall and the surrounding market square have mythical historical attractions and colorful beautiful buildings. There is a Rococo-style fountain of Roman mythological figures in each corner of the square, representing the Queen of Hell, the Sun God, the Poseidon and the God of War. The Old Town Square is not large and there are not many people, so it is very comfortable to walk around. I casually walked into the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Mary Magdalene (Fara Church), a pink and white Baroque building located in an alley. It was built in the 17th century, destroyed during World War II, and rebuilt after the war. The interior of the church is decorated with gorgeous marble columns and gold-plated decorations. I happened to see someone practicing on the organ, so I sat down and listened to a few pieces of music quietly. I specifically looked for a small shop on the street corner selling St. Martin’s Croissant. This unique croissant, which is protected by EU regulations, can only be found in Poznan. #AprilGoodDestinations2025

Poznan, a symphony of history and modernity When you set foot on the land of Poznan, you will enter a wonderful picture where history and modernity are intertwined. The Old Market Square is a time-travel treasure box in Poznan. The exterior walls of the surrounding buildings are so colorful that it looks like a paint palette has been overturned. The Gothic spires soar into the sky, the Baroque-style decorations are intricate and exquisite, and every brick and stone is engraved with the traces of time. The Town Hall is undoubtedly the focal point of the square, magnificent and spectacular. Every hour, the mechanical goats would bump into each other and bray, instantly bringing people back to the ancient legends, creating a lively atmosphere. At St. Stanislaus Cathedral, the Gothic architectural style exudes solemnity. As you step into the church, you can see faint light coming through the colorful glazed windows and the exquisite murals on the walls telling religious legends that make you feel awe. Poznan's cuisine is equally amazing. Polish dumplings are small and exquisite, with rich and varied fillings. When you take a bite, you will feel a full sense of happiness; the hunter's stew is fragrant, and the ingredients are stewed in the rich soup until they are soft and tasty. In your spare time, find a street coffee shop and order an apple strudel with a crispy crust and soft, sweet filling. Pair it with a cup of strong coffee and quietly feel the comfort and beauty of this city.

#2024mapped Poland is a huge country comparable to Germany. For example, travelling from Berlin to Warsaw take no less than 8hours. So it’s naturally for me to try to look for a city to stop in between. That was Poznan. And it’s much more lovely than I’ve expected for its architecture and food. First of all, the architecture was very different from Western Europe (and no less so from its other Eastern European members like Czech, Austria and Budapest). Places to go: 1) Old Town 2) Town Hall 3) Old Market Square 4) Royal Castle 5) Adam Mickiewicz Square ….. and some churches that I’ll talk about in the next post