• Poznań is a capital of Wielkopolskie Voievodeship (Province), situated on the banks of Warta River. It is the fifth city in Poland in terms of population density.
  
  First references to the city date back to 1005AD, in the Thietmar's Chronicle, yet the first traces of human existence on the territory of today's Poznań date back to as far as 8900-8000 BC.
  
  The Chronicle as well as archeological excavations prove that Poznań was one of the greatest fortresses in Poland during the reign of Boleslaus I the Brave. According to some historians, Poznań could be the place where Mieszko I was baptised (accepted the western form of Christianity) in 966, and this date is believed to mark the start of the Polish state. During the years 968-982, the city was the seat of bishop Jordan who became the first missionary bishop of Poland.
  
  Duke Mieszko I founded the Piast dynasty, which ruled until 1132 and during this time made Poznań one of the main centres of the developing Polish sate. At the turn of the 12th and 13th century, Poznań, so far a fortified castle and the duke's residence was transformed into a city modelled on other Western European cities. After the city establishment under Magdeburg law by Przemysl I (Przemysław I), Przemysł II surrounded the city the wall and the market square was built.
  
  The 16th century is called "the Golden Age" of the city; in that time Poznań became one of the major economic and trade centre in Poland.
  
  Poznań was steadily growing until the wars, epidemics and catastrophes slowed the economic development and ruined the city in the 17th and the first part of the 18th century.
  
  After Poland's partition in 1793, Poznań became a part of the Kingdom of Prussia and remained under Prussian control until the end of World War I. On December 27, 1918 The Great Poland Uprising started in Poznań and sprang all over the Wielkopolska Region. As a result, the city gained independence and became once again a Polish city. The first judiciary, administrative and educational units were established.
  
  Poznań continued to develop and prosper until the outbreak of World War II. The city was liberated on February 23, 1945 and was rebuilt from the ruins. Living conditions during communist times (censorship, shortages of food, fear) led in 1956 to the factory-workers anti-communist protests - street riots suppressed by the army. Among the most important events are Pope John Paul II two visits in 1938 and 1997, Weimar Triangle in 1998 (the summit hosted by the President of Poland Aleksander Kwaśniewski was attended by Jacques Chirac and Chancellor Gerhard Schröder). In 1999, the archeologists excavated in Ostrów Lednicki the remnants of the castle of Mieszko I. The discovery became a nationwide sensation.

Portals

• Poznań Multimedia City Guide
  News, cinema schedule and theatre repertoire, tourist information, plan of the city.
• Interactive Poznań
  News and events (concerts, exhibitions), touirst information, map of Poznań, hotels, eating out - bars ans restaurants.
• Poznań Poviat - Poviat Starosty (local government)
  Tourism, monuments, interactive photo gallery, map of the poviat.

Information about the town or city

• Map of Poznań - panoramas, multimedia presentation FLASH
  Poznań city map with tourist attractions and important places, virtual tour, panoramas of Poznań.
• Poznań - Wikipedia
  Location, history, economy, culture and transport.
• Poznań City Plan
  Poznań map, street search.
• Poznań International Fair
  Location, directions, trade fair plan, the nearest trade fair.
• Poznań Poviat Map
  Poznań city plan, map of the poviat.
• Weather Forecast - Poznań - onet.pl
  Detailed Weather Forecast.

Tourist attractions

• Photo Gallery of the City of Poznań
  Images of the Market Square, description and images of the monuments.
• Poznań Archaeological Museum
  General information, information for visitors, history of the museum and its collections, permanent and temporary exhibitions, archaeological field research.
• Poznań Local Tourist Organization
  Cultural events, concerts, tourist information, tourist guides.
• The Model of Old Poznań
  Minature town - 1:150 scale model covers over 50 square meters. The presentation of the model of Old Poznań takes 27 minutes; during this time you can get to know the history of the city.
• Tourist Attractions of Poznań - Polish Trails
  Tourist attractions have been divided into specific groups such as castles, churches, entertainment, etc. Numerous images and a detailed description of tourist attractions will provide you with comprehensive information about the city.
• Worth seeing - historic buildings in Poznań
  Monuments, churches, fortifications - images and decription.

Timetables (Bus Station, Railway Station, public transport)

• Railway station timetables - Poznań - train departures
  Train departure timetable - trains. Select the preferred time of departure.
• Railway station timetables -Poznań - train arrivals
  Train arrivals timetable. Select arrival time e.g. between 12:00 and 13:00.
• Poznań Bus Station
  Bus timetables, connection search, ticket fares, bus charter and rental.
• Poznań Public Transport - bus and tram timetables
  Timetables, bus and tram routes (schedules).
• Poznań-Ławica Airport
  Information about the airport, airlines, flights schedule, airport directions, hotels.

Discussion forum

• Forum - Gazeta.pl
  Poznań city discussion forum.