Poznań is an amasing city. You must see Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island) while you are here, famed as the spot on which Poznań was founded. It is a quiet island, with a permanent population consisting mostly of bishops, priests, and monks.

Stary Rynek, the old town square, is one of the finest in Europe. This is the centre of old, medieval Poznań, and has been superbly rebuilt after severe destruction in World War 2. Cafés and bars line the square and it is a superb spot for ordering a drink and watching the world go by.

In Rynek you will see the very interesting town hall building. It is famous for mechanical goats which appear from the roof of the building each day at noon to butt their heads together a dozen times. Then, explore the Środka district - located just few minutes from Cathedral Island, - which was originally a merchants' and craftmen's district. The name comes from the Polish “Środa” (Wednesday), as weekly markets took place here on Wednesdays.