About City
Poznań is one of the oldest and biggest Polish cities (fifth regarding the number of citizens, sixth as far as the area is concerned), at the Warta river. The capital city of the Wielkopolska region, of the Wielkopolskie voivodship and Poznań archdiocese.
Poznań is regarded the cradle of the country of Poland. It used to be a capital city of the country and the seat of the rulers.
It is a very dynamic economic, academic, scientific and cultural centre. A very large industrial area (Poznański Okręg Przemysłowy) and service centre, here the annual Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie [International Poznań Trade Fair] is held.
In Poznań there are eight public higher universities and more than a dozen of private ones, jointly educating about 133 000 students. There are 221 per each 1000 students. In this respect Poznań is located at the first place among the big Polish cities.
The city is called the “music capital city of Poland” due to the amount of boys’ and male choirs active in the city, Henryk Wieniawski violin and violin-making competitions, organised every five years, as well as due to the activity of the chamber orchestra directed by Agnieszka Duczmal, opera, and the Polish Dance Theatre.
| Population | Cinemas | Theaters |
| 559 458 | 10 | 19 |
Interesting Places
Poznań is a very important stop at the cultural map of not only Poland, but also on the cultural map of Europe.
If you are in the Poznań area, you simply cannot fail to visit places such as:
- Old Market
- Malta Lakes
- Palm House
And many, many others.
Poznań welcomes heartily!
Clubs recommended by Study4u
Balzac
Balzac club is located in the castle of Wilhelm II, in the very centre of Poznań at ul. Święty Marcin. The club is particularly recommended for various types of occasional parties. It provides professional and convivial service and a fantastic atmosphere. Just come and visit!
Go to club website
Alcatraz
If you are looking for great fun and unforgettable experiences, you found the perfect place. Music Club Alcatraz ul. Nowowiejskiego 13/15. Don’t forget to fasten your seatbelts!
Go to club website
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