Poznań

Poznań is a city on the Warta River in west-central Poland, in the Greater Poland region. It is best known for its renaissance Old Town and Ostrów Tumski Cathedral. Today, Poznań is an important cultural and business centre and one of Poland's most populous regions with many regional customs such as Saint John's Fair (Jarmark Świętojański), traditional Saint Martin's croissants and a local dialect.

History

Poznań's history dates back to the 10th century, making it one of the oldest cities in Poland. It was the historical capital of the Greater Poland region and is currently the administrative capital of the province called Greater Poland Voivodeship.

Economy

Poznań is one of the major trade centres in Poland. It hosts regular international trade fairs which started in 1921 and now are recognized as the biggest industrial fair in Poland. The city is also home to various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, banking, IT and logistics.

Culture

Poznań is a vibrant cultural hub with various museums, galleries and theatres. It is also home to the third largest university in Poland, the Adam Mickiewicz University. The city also hosts the famous Malta Theatre Festival, one of the oldest theatre events in Europe.

Cuisine

Poznań is famous for its local cuisine, most notably the St. Martin's croissant. This croissant is made of puff pastry filled with white poppy seeds, almonds, and other ingredients, and is traditionally eaten on St. Martin's Day. It is one of the city's most popular culinary traditions.

See also

• List of cities in Poland
• Greater Poland Voivodeship
• Adam Mickiewicz University
• St. Martin's croissant