Poznań is the one of the oldest and biggest Polish cities (fifth with regard to the number of citizens; sixth with regard to its area), located over Warta River. It is the capital of Wielkopolska, Wielkopolska Province, and Poznań archdiocese. Poznań is located between Berlin and Warsaw, and it is an important domestic route and rail junction; it also has got international airport.Poznań is said to be the cradle of Polish State. In the past, it was the capital of the state and the seat of the rulers. Poznań is a dynamic economic, academic, scientific, and cultural center. It is a great industrial (Poznań Industrial District) and service (Trade and service in Poznań) center, and a place of annual International Poznań Fairs. According to the exterior evaluations conducted by Moody's Investors Service rating agency, with regard to credibility for investors, it only slightly gives up to much bigger Warsaw. The city is strongly communication and economic connected with the surrounding communities of Poznań district that compose Poznań agglomeration (with the common infrastructure).
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Poznań plays an important role as one of Poland's oldest cities, making it a significant historical center. It was the capital of Greater Poland, the cradle of the Polish state and was also Poland's capital in the mid-10th century during the early Piast dynasty. Poznań Cathedral is the oldest church in the country, containing the tombs of the first Polish rulers, Duke Mieszko I and King Boleslaus the Brave.
From the 2nd partition of Poland in 1793 until 1806, Poznań was in South Prussia (part of Prussia). From 1806 to 1815, Poznań was part of the Duchy of Warsaw. After Napoleon's defeat, the city once again became part of Prussia, functioning as the capital of the autonomous Grand Duchy of Poznań. After 1830, the Grand Duchy of Poznań became semi-autonomous and by 1846, in the midst of revolutions across the European continent, its autonomy was revoked. (more)
Castles in and near Poznań
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Modernization of this arena has been taking place since 2002. It will be given a roof over the stands. It is located near the city center at the crossroads of Bułgarska and Ptasia streets in Poznań.
The Municipal Stadium in Poznań will be one of the largest in Poland, designed to meet all the standards of UEFA (in order to receive the 'Elite' designation). It will hold 43,741 spectators, all of them fitting under the roof. Modernization will be completed by June of 2010. In 2012 group phase matches will be held here. The stadium is at present used by the KKS Lech football club, which boasts regular attendance of over 20,000 supporters. The Polish national side also plays some matches here. The stadium also hosts concerts, festivals, and cultural events. (more)
Polish for forigners in Poznan
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