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Poznan In Your Pocket

Poznan In Your PocketLesser Basilica of St. Stanislaus, photo: Courtesy of TRAKT Center for Cultural Tourism
After a long, dark and cold Polish winter we’re ready to get out and stretch our legs, and Poznan is one of the best cities in Poland to shake off the winter blues and get outside. Why, you ask? This city is completely walkable , affordable and filled with great recreational opportunities. But let’s start with what’s truly important: a good time. Our feature in this issue is all about Cheap Side, a district in Poznan that is making a name for itself as the place to go for an alternative night out. We wandered the area to find the best bars, restaurants and hostels so you’ll know exactly how to spend your zlotys while you’re there.
 
Another must-see while you’re in town, especially as the temperatures slowly climb, is Lake Malta. This giant man-made lake can be found on the east side of the city and provides endless recreational opportunities whether you like to use a paddle (it’s a hotbed for canoeing) or prefer more of a thrill (there’s a toboggan run, which opens when the snow disappears). There’s also a zoo, a complex of indoor swimming pools, and the chance to rent bicycles to explore the area by pedal power.
 
But if you don’t want to stray to far afield you can easily make the bustling Stary Rynek the focus of your visit to Poznan and you’ll still be experiencing a mix of sights and entertainment without exerting much effort. The elaborate Town Hall is home to the city’s Historical Museum, which covers all the major events the city has experienced from like under Prussian rule to the Uprising in the 20th century.  Small streets that trail off from the Rynek will take you to sights like the bright pink Lesser Basilica of St. Stanislaus of the curious Pharmaceutical Museum that is slightly more interesting than it sounds. Once you’ve gotten your fill of history the Rynek is the perfect spot for a snack and some relief of the liquid variety, and you can enjoy an al fresco seat at practically any restaurant that lines the square. Some of our favourites include Brovaria, which does a heavy trade in meat dishes and giant beers, and Biale Wino i Owoce, where you can get shots of vodka and bowls of tripe 24 hours a day. 

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A little about Poznan to get you started

While Poznań is not the first city on the traveller's itinerary, it does have a habit of surprising all who end up here. Crowded with churches and cobbles and colourful burgher houses, the old town is a collage of architectural styles and stuffed with delicate looking churches and esoteric museums. A major cultural and economic centre, it’s during this period when the city earns its reputation as a city of trade fairs. Its success as a fair centre stems partly from its location on a road that starts in Paris, ends in Moscow, and hits all the major cities in between. If you’re arriving during a trade fair then we sincerely hope you’ve booked your hotel in advance, else start getting used to sleeping under park benches. 

But it’s not all business. Over 130,000 people, some 20% of the population, purport to study at some institute or another, lending a defiantly young and vibrant atmosphere to the streets. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, you’ll find everything you need to the enjoy this city whether it be bars, clubs, restaurants or museums.

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