About the City

About the City2024-10-01T15:16:49+00:00

POZNAN

Poznań is one of the biggest and oldest cities in Poland, and is the birthplace of the Polish state. It was the residence of the first rulers of Poland and the capital of the state from 1290 to 1296.

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Poznań is the capital of the most economically developed region of Poland – Greater Poland. It is also called a student city, as there are 8 public universities and numerous high schools with over 130 thousand students educating there.

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Poznań is also recognized by its restaurants. It is called the culinary capital of Poland, with 15 restaurants awarded by the 2024 Michelin Guide. Greater Poland is also the only place where you can taste the unique St Martin’s croissant.

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Poznań is a city of culture with 8 theatres, many museums and over 40 art galleries. You can visit historical places of Polish statehood, as well as numerous military fortifications built under Prussian rule. There are also numerous green areas within the city, such as the Citadel Park, Malta lake area or Poznań Botanical Gardens.

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You can find more information about Poznań in the official visitor’s guide.

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Hotels, Restaurants and Bars

The accommodation base in Poznań provides over 850 options offered at the Booking.com service. There are over 10 000 beds in 75 hotels, with numerous cheaper options also available in apartments, private accommodation or student dormitories. The choice of accommodation ranges from 5-star international chains to small boutique hotels. A large number of hotels are located in close proximity of the conference venue.

Poznań has a large array of cafes, bars and restaurants which offer all the world cuisine of any modern metropolis.  The region of Greater Poland is known for its unique cuisine. Explore the options to taste the regional dishes in this guide.

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