Old Market Square
The lively hub of Poznań, drawing in tourists, students, and locals alike. The unique atmosphere of the Old Market Square, with its colorful tenement houses, cozy cafes, and restaurants serving local cuisine, along with street artists, is just the beginning. As the third largest in Poland, Poznań’s Old Market Square is waiting to be explored!
At the heart of it all stands the Town Hall, hailed as the pearl of Renaissance architecture north of the Alps. Join the crowd of tourists promptly at 12 noon in front of the Town Hall’s façade to witness the famous butting goats and listen to the Poznań bugle call, performed live from the Town Hall tower.
Take a leisurely stroll around the Market Square and delve into Poznań’s history. Spot the mark showing the level of water during the 1736 flood. Judge for yourself if 18th-century artists captured the likeness of a pelican accurately on the Palace of Działyński. Each building, museum, sculpture, and fountain in the Old Market Square has its own captivating story to tell.
But don’t stop there! Explore the surrounding areas of the Old Market Square—the remnants of the city walls, the reconstructed Przemysł Castle, and the baroque parish church, where the youngest Poznań ghost is rumored to have made an appearance in the early 21st century.
