One of the earliest royal castles

Poznań is one of the oldest cities in Poland, located in western Poland, and is an important cultural, educational and economic center on the banks of the Varta River. It has both rich historical ruins and vibrant modern living atmosphere. Here is a detailed travel guide to Poznan to help you plan your trip better:

◆Main Attraction Recommendations
● History and Culture
-❤️Market Plaza (Stary Rynek)
The central square of Poznan is surrounded by brightly colored Renaissance-style buildings.
🧡 The Town Hall (Ratusz) on the square is a landmark, every day at 12 noon there will be two mechanical goats (symbol of Poznan) appearing from the bell tower to tell the time.

💛Royal Castle of Poznan (Zamek Królewski w Poznaniu)
💜 One of the earliest royal castles in Poland, now a museum showing medieval history.

💙Bazylika Archikatedralna św. Piotra i Pawła
💚 The oldest cathedral in Poland, located on the island of Ostrów Tumski, is the resting place of the first king of Poland.

◆ Transportation Guide
🚌Public Transport: Poznan has an efficient bus and tram system with a one-way ticket of about 4 PLN (about 0.9 euros) and a day ticket of about 15 PLN.
🛵 Walking/Riding: The city center attractions are concentrated, walking distance; the city has a shared bicycle system (Nextbike).
✈️Airport: Poznan-Vizka Airport (POZ) is about 7 km from the city center by bus or taxi (about 30 PLN).

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🏨 Accommodation recommendation
👉Economy: Hostel Poco (near the old town, friendly atmosphere).
👉 Mid-to-high end: Hotel Brovaria (next to the plaza, with home-brewed beer restaurant).
👉Color Accommodation: Hotel Rzymski (historic building renovation, classical style
◆ Practical tips
Language: Polish is mainly spoken, but English is spoken more by young people.
Currency: Polish zloty (PLN), most places accept credit cards.
Safety: Poznan has good security, but attention should be paid to remote areas at night.

Although not as popular as Krakow or Warsaw, Poznan attracts tourists with its unique history, cuisine and vitality. Arrange 2-3 days reasonably to experience the charm of this city in depth!