Poznan: Off the Beaten Path in Poland

Poznan, Poland, is a place you don’t often hear tourists marking on their itinerary. I ended up there for five days as I visited a few local friends in the city. 

While there, I was reminded of the beauty of backpacking without expectation. Though it is not often visited does not mean it is not worth your visit. 

Below, I have put together a mini-guide for the misguided.

Overview

Poznan is a city on the Warta River in the west-central part of Poland. 

It is known for its Renaissance old town (Old Market Square), which was destroyed during World War II before being re-built. 

It served as the country’s capital for a short time in the 13th century and is, therefore, known as “The Capital City of Poznan.” 

The city itself is home to over half-a-million people, but the surrounding metropolitan area is home to over 1.1 million people.

It is a calm city, and the people here seem genuinely friendly.

The city fits nicely on an itinerary…