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Imperial District Walking Tour

Imperial Castle and District Tour

2-hour regular guided tour around the Imperial District with the Imperial Castle as the main attraction. Built as residence for emperor Wilhelm II later rebuilt into Hitler's residence, it always stood out as a symbol of foreign domination. We will explore the castle with its still visible signs of changing rulers and political systems. A visit to the empress's balcony is a must. We will then move on to the 19th C. Liberty Square.

Price:

360 pln / group

Description

Max group size

50

Location

Poznań, Imperial District

Duration

2 h

Languages

PL, ENG, DE, ESP, FR, RUS, ITA

Sights on the route:

1
The Imperial Castle

Former residence of foreign powers - a true witness of the greatest changes in Polish history

2
The Imperial District

A picturesque park and building complex from the early 20th C.

3
June '56 monument

Two crosses commemorating the first anti-communist protest in Poland

4
Okrąglak building

The first modern commercial building in post war Poznań.

5
Collegium Maius

This neo baroque edifice suffered little damage during WWII, now houses a monumental yard. A true gem off the beaten path.

6
The Freedom Square

A picturesque 19th C. square that with great significance for local identity. It is here that the victorious 1918 Greater Polish Uprising began, giving birth to the local independence day of December 27th.

Grab Saint Martin croissant with coffee
Let us book a coffee break with our local specialty - St Martin Croissant for the end of the tour.
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