Poznań in 1 day: what to see day by day

Day 1 · 6 h visiting · approx. 3.1 km walking between stops

1. Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul — 45 min visit. Unlike the Baroque Fara, here you will discover Romanesque crypts and the tombs of Poland's first rulers.
2. Poznań Town Hall — 25 min visit (approx. 1.1 km from previous stop). It is a Renaissance symbol of the city with a daily spectacle of butting goats on the tower, visible from the outside.
3. Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Mary Magdalene and St. Stanislaus Bishop — 30 min visit (approx. 260 m from previous stop). Unlike the early medieval Cathedral, its Baroque interior is filled with monumental columns and rich frescoes.
4. Pedestal of Adam Mickiewicz Monument — 5 min visit (approx. 360 m from previous stop). The remnant of the monument to the national bard, a symbolic trace of historical changes, unlike complete monuments.
5. National Museum — 2 h 15 min visit (approx. 330 m from previous stop). It boasts rich, comprehensive collections of Polish and European painting, from the Middle Ages to contemporary art.
6. Imperial Castle — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 760 m from previous stop). This Neo-Romanesque imperial residence from the early 20th century now functions as a cultural center with a rich program of exhibitions and events.
7. Poznań June 1956 — 10 min visit (approx. 100 m from previous stop). It commemorates a specific anti-communist uprising from 1956, symbolically represented by two crosses on Adam Mickiewicz Square.
8. Grand Theatre — 20 min visit (approx. 220 m from previous stop). It is a majestic opera house with neoclassical architecture, one of the most important in Poland, offering evening performances.

Where to eat along the route (Day 1)

• Shemo na Murnej — It serves authentic Georgian khinkali and khachapuri for a hearty meal, differing from a quick snack at the Georgian Tandyr House Bakery.
• Pansa Piena — It serves hearty, quick takeaway meals, ideal for lunch on the go, in contrast to BankCook with its menu inspired by world cuisines.