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Colors of Poznan - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
The Poznan’s holiday calendar involves various festivals and celebrations. Every year there are different cooking events, festivals of art in the city and also important historical dates and trade fairs. One of the youngest and interesting celebrations is Festival of good taste, this gastronomical festival is celebrated in the middle of August. The basic part of entertaining events go off at the Market Square, the festival involves various entertaining events.
It is not only a major industrial and economic center, but also the present "cultural heart" of Poland. Such large number of historic buildings, monuments and iconic sites is simply hard to … 
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Peculiar gastronomical sights of Poznan are so-called “milky bars”. They are very popular among tourists and youths, they represent small budgetary cafes, where it is possible to buy … Open
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This event is dedicated to feats of 15th Poznan’s Ulan regiment, whose patron is Saint George. During the celebration there are beautiful historical reconstructions in the city, there are horce races and competitions in the rack trace. On the territory of Old Market the dimensioned trade fair works, the beautiful staging of battles are organized at the square in front of Fort Winiary. Participants of the celebration can compete in riding and archery and visit a lot of other interesting events. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Poznan and surroundings
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Poznan
♥ Kolegiata Matki Boskiej Nieustającej Pomocy i św. Marii Magdaleny, Poznań, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Józefa, Poznań, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Archikatedralna św. Piotra i Pawła, Poznań, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika kolegiacka Matki Bożej Pocieszenia i św. Stanisława Biskupa, Szamotuły, 32.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Archikatedralna Wniebowzięcia NMP i św. Wojciecha, Gniezno, 48.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Mikołaja, Leszno, 66.6 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Poznan
♥ Castle 'Imperial Castle' Poznau, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Castle' Poznau, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rydzyna Castle' , 70.5 km from the center. On the map
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National traditions of Poland
Dances play an important role in Polish culture. The most famous is the mazurka. In the 19th century, it became one of the main ballroom dances in the whole of Europe. There are three varieties of this dance: mazur, oberek, and kujawiak. Mazur is a classic version and the most common. The famous Polish composer Frederic Chopin wrote more than 60 different melodies for this dance. Oberek has a more complex rhythm. Kujawiak, on the other hand, is more fluid and lyrical, reminiscent of a waltz. Polish folk dance appeared among the peasants. It personifies the national art of the country. With the help of the dance, the peasants celebrated the main events of their life, including weddings and harvesting. A huge number of people participate in it simultaneously. The dance is accompanied by complex poses, which give it the special spectacularity and temperament.
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Poznan. Learn the best periods to visit Poznan to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Poznan.
