Poznań is a fascinating city, in which history is meeting with the modernity in the extraordinary way. The very here how,
a Pope John Paul II said, "Poland began". For himself the first Polish prince developed a taste for the Poznań castle Mieszko and, building the biggest castle in the country in the X century. Poznań together with Gniezno was the first capital city of Poland. To this day Poznań remains the capital city and the major city of the Wielkopolska - of one of principal regions of the state. Laid on the most important route of Europe, linking Moscow and Warsaw with Berlin, London and Paris well is using the chance geography and history gave which to him. First-class monuments, presenting the wide range of styles - from the romanic expression for the secession it is an undoubted advantage of this city. Every of parts of Poznań has it peculiar character. Poznań for a few centuries is a place of coexisting of Poles with representatives of other nationalities. Poznan resided Germany, Jews, Italians, Greeks, Scots, Hungarians. Tolerance and practical approach to life, having several generations Poznan, resulted in unprecedented elsewhere phenomenon of Bamber''s history Poznan. The history of German settlers arrived from Bamberg in the early eighteenth century, who have voluntarily assimilated to the Polish inhabitants of Poznan, creating one zgraną community, capable to face the adversity of fate. Poznan is a vibrant modern city life, a good place for business (the famous Poznan
International Fair) culture and entertainment. 130 sets of thousands of students in the amazing city of traffic, filling the evening many pubs, cafes and clubs, where the fun does not stop soon! International festivals (Malta), concerts, happenings, exhibitions in museums and galleries, shows, presentations, festivals. Poznań is sensing positive effects of the economic boom of the nineties and he is preparing for next. It is a place, where they are on good terms and well is working, city creating new prospects for everyone. Monuments and the culture Poznań is full of interesting places. On the marketplace it is possible to find the pearl of Renaissance architecture, zero-category national monument, town hall. A Poznań parish church and remaining objects of ancient Jesuit complex are the second monument of the same class. On the hill a Royal Castle is towering over the marketplace with the fragment of fortifications. An I other important place is Ostrow Tumski being the oldest part of the city - with cradle of the Polish statehood which is on oldest in the country cathedral, remains prince''s palatium from the X century with the presumable rotunda of Dąbrówka. Numerous churches, palaces and locks as well as monumental buildings of the "imperial district" are complementing the attraction. Two zoological gardens, the botanic garden, the palm house and historic couples are opening their doors to persons craving for communing with nature. To the list of interesting objects one should also write down monuments of industrial architecture, sports facilities and the International Fair constituting the exhibition centre of our country Poznańskie province. An interesting place is often visited by tourists is Półwiejska street with lots of restaurants and shops at the Old Brewery is considered to be the most beautiful shopping center in the world. By Poznan tourist routes are: the European Route of Romance Language, and Piast Route Route Kórnicka.Around a city they marked out bicycle "Poznań Ring" connected with the centre with seven approach trails. Poznan is an important point on the cultural map, not only Polish but also in Europe. Among the most important cyclical events of international significance to be held in Poznan mention of the year 1952 International Violin Competition. Henryk Wieniawski accompanied him since 1957 the competition lutniczym, and held since 1991 Malta International Theater Festival. State Universities:
University. Adam Mickiewicz, the Academy of Medical Sciences. Karol Marcinkowski Poznan, Agricultural University of Poznan, Poznan University of Economics, Academy of Physical Education in Poznan, Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, the Academy of Music in Poznan, Poznan University of Technology National research institutions: Institute of the West. Zygmunt Wojciechowski, Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences Poznan economy is one of the largest economic centers in the country. It is also one of the most attractive places to invest in Poland. The economy dominated by services, including: trade, banking, education and health care. Another important branch of economy is industry, where employment, however, gradually decreases. Poznan is an important center for the food industry, automotive industry. It also takes place the pharmaceutical industry, chemical and clothing.