tour routes
Take advantage of our mini guide-book and embark on an unforgettable trip across the Wielkopolska region. The routes have been devised to let you find out about the region’s magic places and to visit LECH Visitors Centre.
Poznań: the region’s gem
Poznań is an extraordinary city, harmoniously combining historical and modern elements. Here the Polish state originated. The capital of the Wielkopolska region never ceases to delight, intrigue and fascinate. Join us on a trip full of mysteries and charm.
Kolegiacki (Collegiate Church) Square
Kolegiacki Square is located in the vicinity of the Old Town Square. Its main attraction is the large building of the Jesuit College, now hosting Poznań’s Municipal Office. The three-storey, hoof-shaped building was erected in early 18th century. In 2002 two bronze figures of the Poznań bucks were placed in front of the building’s main entrance.
St. Stanislaw’s Parochial Church
eaving Kolegiacki Square and following Gołębia Street, you will reach St. Stanislaw’s Church, one of the grandest Baroque churches in Poland and Europe. It took over fifty years to complete this impressive building. Its vast interior is filled with opulent Baroque ornaments. The church is also famous for its historic organs from 1876, sporting over 2500 pipes.
The Old Market Square
Taking a right from Gołębia St., we reach The Old Market, a perfect square surrounded by tiny vendors’ houses whose architecture relies on Baroque and Renaissance solutions. The square’s main building is a Renaissance town-hall from mid-16th century. Since 1551 the town-hall boasts a clock with two fighting bucks, ramming their horns 12 times before they disappear.
The Square is surrounded with striking, unusual and colourful vendors’ houses, unique historic remains of the old trade buildings. The houses’ arcades give shelter to Poznań artists selling their works and souvenirs. The four corners of the Square host four fountains; one of them, a historic rococo piece, comes from 18th century. The remaining three fountains are contemporary structures.
Taking a stroll in the Square, you can visit numerous museums satisfying diverse interests. They include the Poznań City History Museum, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Literary Museum dedicated to H. Sienkiewicz, Museum dedicated to J. I. Kraszewski and the Regional Military Museum.
Adjacent to the Square are charming lanes and more historic buildings. Franciszkańska St. hosts the Działyński Palace, the Franciscan Church and the Royal Castle from the second half of 13th century.
LECH Visitors Centre
The time has come to visit Poznań’s gem: LECH Visitors Centre is the last stage of visiting the city of Poznań. The address is 11 Szwajcarska St.; you will embark on a nearly two-hour long beer-related adventure. Only here will you see how beer is made and what happens at successive stages of the process of producing the amber brew. After the tour visitors are welcome at LECH Pub. Tour the brewery and taste the brew after the tour!