Plac Bernardyński

This small square just southeast of the Old Town took shape in the 15th century with the building of the Bernardine monastery complex here (now Franciscan). Until 1939, straw and hay for horses was sold here, and since World War II it has been a small market for fresh produce, after this commerce was moved from the Old Town Square. Today it features 28 recently-refurbished merchant stalls (open Mon-Sat 06:00-20:00), which occupy about half of its 2200m2 total area, selling mostly fresh fruits and vegetables, but also flowers, clothing and more. The surface of the public square has been renovated in recent years, as have many of the beautiful townhouses lining it, and also features plenty of benches and trees. The square's most dominant feature is of course the Bernardine Church, famous for its moving large nativity scene (from Christmas Eve until end of January). A contemporary art installation of local artist Noriaki's popular character - Pan Peryskop (Mr. Periscope, aka The Watcher), seen in graffiti all over Poznań - has stood on the square since 2023.