The Royal-Imperial Route in Poznan
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Poznan
Poznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
. The Route leads in a westward direction, from The Church of St. John Jerusalem behind the Wall to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Florian.
The Royal - Imperial Route in Poznań
Poznan
Poznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
is an idea of a tourist product that would combine important places and historical monuments of the city. “The Royal - Imperial Route” axis provides cultural, artistic and educational events that integrate the activities of all parties concerned and are the platform for co-operation of various entities: public administration, culture and science institutions, representatives of the academic circle, and tourist organisations. That is why “The Royal - Imperial Route” is Poznań
Poznan
Poznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
's first complete partner project in which the City Hall motivates the other parties to work for the development of cultural tourism of the city and region.
Thematic Lines
- Route of history "PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
began here... – PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
began in PoznańPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
...". The name of the theme recalls the words of Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul IIBlessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
, who reminded that the history of Christian Poland (and its statehood) began in PoznańPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
, to some extent together with the European integration, or rather affiliation to the Mediterranean culture instead of Byzantine one. The thousand-year history inscribed in the areas of the old PoznańPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
(from Ostrow Tumski to the Old Town) and the Polish state provide excellent material and inspiration to develop a tourist offer, which could be briefly described with the following sentence: in PoznańPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
you travel to the beginnings of PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
– not only in the family context, but also in respect of the national identity.
- Route of architecture monuments "That is how PoznańPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
was built – Route of Work and Beauty". Different architectural styles in PoznańPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
: from RomanesqueRomanesque architectureRomanesque architecture is an architectural style of Medieval Europe characterised by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque architecture, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 10th century. It developed in the 12th century into the Gothic style,...
to SecessionSecessionSecession is the act of withdrawing from an organization, union, or especially a political entity. Threats of secession also can be a strategy for achieving more limited goals.-Secession theory:...
(Cathedral – Town Hall – Parish Church– CastleRoyal Castle, PoznanThe Royal Castle in Poznań dates from 1249 and the reign of Przemysł I. Located in the Polish city of Poznań, it was largely destroyed during the Second World War but has since been partly rebuilt.-History and modern view:...
), and transparent development of both the urban system and cultural content, allow to guide the tourist through successive stages (cultural layers) of the city, from which the history of people who worked and lived here can be traced over the centuries.
- Artistic (Cultural) Route "Cultural inspirations – Route bustling with (cultural) life… - Entertainment/Cultural ROUTing". The artistic offer constitutes an important element of cultural tourism. Cultural programs affect the significance of the city on the map of cultural - city tourism marketing to a great extent. For that reason the elements of the integrated Tourist Product “Royal-Imperial Route in Poznań” involve many diversified product programs within this area.
- Route of Wielkopolska traditions "Not just potatoes with cottage cheese – Good Food and Fun". Emphasizing one’s own local identity through presenting the customs, traditions or values to the public constitutes the only “resources” exploited for tourist purposes. Yet, presenting the tradition of Wielkopolska Region in PoznańPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
will be a wonderful supplement to the cultural offer of the city, highlighting at the same time its genuine individual character and regionalism.
Historic Reference
The name of The Royal-Imperial Route has its ground in the history of the city.“Royal” comes from the fact that Mieszko I
Mieszko I of Poland
Mieszko I , was a Duke of the Polans from about 960 until his death. A member of the Piast dynasty, he was son of Siemomysł; grandchild of Lestek; father of Bolesław I the Brave, the first crowned King of Poland; likely father of Świętosława , a Nordic Queen; and grandfather of her son, Cnut the...
’s palatium served as a residence for the first kings of Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, whose tombs are located in Poznań
Poznan
Poznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
Cathedral’s crypt. The cathedral is the place of burial of the following rulers:
- Mieszko IMieszko I of PolandMieszko I , was a Duke of the Polans from about 960 until his death. A member of the Piast dynasty, he was son of Siemomysł; grandchild of Lestek; father of Bolesław I the Brave, the first crowned King of Poland; likely father of Świętosława , a Nordic Queen; and grandfather of her son, Cnut the...
, (and his wife - Dobrawa), - Boleslaw the Brave (Bolesław Chrobry),
- Mieszko II,
- Casimir the Restorer (Kazimierz Odnowiciel),
- Ladislaus Odonic (Władysław Odonic),
- Przemysł I,
- Boleslaw the Pious (Bolesław Pobożny),
- Przemysł II.
The Royal Castle
Royal Castle, Poznan
The Royal Castle in Poznań dates from 1249 and the reign of Przemysł I. Located in the Polish city of Poznań, it was largely destroyed during the Second World War but has since been partly rebuilt.-History and modern view:...
(Zamek Królewski), erected on Przemysł Hill (Góra Przemysła) at the end of the 13th century as the largest of its time in Poland, was where Polish as well as foreign kings were frequently received.
- Casimir III the Great (Kazimierz Wielki),
- Louis I the Great (Ludwik Węgierski),
- Jadwiga of AnjouJadwiga of PolandJadwiga was monarch of Poland from 1384 to her death. Her official title was 'king' rather than 'queen', reflecting that she was a sovereign in her own right and not merely a royal consort. She was a member of the Capetian House of Anjou, the daughter of King Louis I of Hungary and Elizabeth of...
(Królowa Jadwiga), - Władysław Jagiełło,
- John I Albert (Jan Olbracht),
- Casimir IV JagiellonCasimir IV JagiellonCasimir IV KG of the House of Jagiellon was Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1440, and King of Poland from 1447, until his death.Casimir was the second son of King Władysław II Jagiełło , and the younger brother of Władysław III of Varna....
(Kazimierz Jagiellończyk), - Sigismund the Old (Zygmunt Stary),
- Henry of Valois (Henryk Walezy),
- Zygmunt III VazaSigismund III VasaSigismund III Vasa was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, a monarch of the united Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1587 to 1632, and King of Sweden from 1592 until he was deposed in 1599...
(Zygmunt III Waza), - Jan Kazimierz.
Poznań was also an emperors city:
- The first emperor to visit the city was Otto III on his way to GnieznoGnieznoGniezno is a city in central-western Poland, some 50 km east of Poznań, inhabited by about 70,000 people. One of the Piasts' chief cities, it was mentioned by 10th century A.D. sources as the capital of Piast Poland however the first capital of Piast realm was most likely Giecz built around...
, where in 1000 (AD), together with the Polish sovereign, Bolesław the Brave, he offered prayers to God at the tomb of St. Adalbert, who is now the patron saint of the European Union. Henry IIHenry II, Holy Roman EmperorHenry II , also referred to as Saint Henry, Obl.S.B., was the fifth and last Holy Roman Emperor of the Ottonian dynasty, from his coronation in Rome in 1014 until his death a decade later. He was crowned King of the Germans in 1002 and King of Italy in 1004...
, Frederick IFrederick I, Holy Roman EmperorFrederick I Barbarossa was a German Holy Roman Emperor. He was elected King of Germany at Frankfurt on 4 March 1152 and crowned in Aachen on 9 March, crowned King of Italy in Pavia in 1155, and finally crowned Roman Emperor by Pope Adrian IV, on 18 June 1155, and two years later in 1157 the term...
(Barbarossa) and John of Luxembourg all attempted to take PoznańPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
. Two Tsars, Peter the Great and Alexander IAlexander I of RussiaAlexander I of Russia , served as Emperor of Russia from 23 March 1801 to 1 December 1825 and the first Russian King of Poland from 1815 to 1825. He was also the first Russian Grand Duke of Finland and Lithuania....
, also paid state visits to the city. - In 1806, Napoleon Bonaparte moved into the Jesuit College for few weeks, from where he commanded his army.
- The German Kaiser Wilhelm II awarded Poznań the status of “imperial-residence city”. The castle erected for the Kaiser in 1910 was the last imperial residence built in EuropeEuropeEurope is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
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Description of the Route
The Route shows how the city has changed and developed through the centuries and is as follows: Lake MaltaLake Malta
Lake Malta is an artificial lake in Poznań, Poland. It was formed in 1952 as a result of the damming of the Cybina River. It is about 2.2 km long, which makes the lake the biggest man-made lake of the city. The water is 3.1 m deep on average with a maximum about 5 m...
– Church of St. John of Jerusalem behind the Wall – Śródka – Bishop Jordan Bridge – Ostrów Tumski (the Cathedral Island) – Chrobry Bridge – Chwaliszewo – Old Market Square – Paderewskiego Street – Wolności Square – 27 Grudnia Street – Fredry Street – Theatre Bridge – Dąbrowskiego Street – Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Florian.
Attractions and monuments
- Church of St. John of Jerusalem Outside the WallsChurch of St. John of Jerusalem Outside the WallsThe Church of St. John of Jerusalem Outside the Walls is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city of Poznań in western Poland. The original church on this site was built at the end of the 11th century, making it one of the oldest churches within the present boundaries of Poznań.It stands on the...
- Lake Malta with its sport and recreation centreLake MaltaLake Malta is an artificial lake in Poznań, Poland. It was formed in 1952 as a result of the damming of the Cybina River. It is about 2.2 km long, which makes the lake the biggest man-made lake of the city. The water is 3.1 m deep on average with a maximum about 5 m...
- The Maltanka Station of the narrow-gauge train in Malta Park
- Church of St. Casimir and the monastery of the Reformers
- Church of St. Margaret, the Martyr
- Former Philippine Monastery
- Bishop Jordan Bridge
- Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
- Archbishop's Palace
- Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Summo
- Psalm Singers Houses
- Archdiocese Museum Lubrański Academy BuildingLubranski AcademyThe Lubrański Academy was a university college that was established in 1518 in Poznań by Bishop Jan Lubrański. It was the first school with university aspirations in Poznań .-History:The Academy's first rector was the Poznań humanist Tomasz Bederman...
- Church of the Holy Heart of Jesus and Mother of God the Comforter (jesuit Church)
- The Former Synagogue
- Workshop and Museum of Józef I. KraszewskiJózef Ignacy KraszewskiJózef Ignacy Kraszewski was a Polish writer, historian and journalist who produced more than 200 novels and 150 novellas, short stories, and art reviews He is best known for his epic series on the history of Poland, comprising twenty-nine novels in seventy-nine parts.As a novelist writing about...
- Church of the Holy Mary, the Helper of the Faithful, Salesian Society (Catherines nuns)
- "Na Piętrze" Stage (Estrada Poznańska)
- City Walls
- St. Adalberts Church with the Crypt of the Eminent Wielkopolskans
- The Citadel, Armaments Museum and Museum of the Poznań Army (formerly: the Winiary Fort)
- Church of the most Precious Blood of Christ
- City Hall - Museum /of the History of PoznańPoznan City HallPoznań Town Hall or Ratusz is a building in the city of Poznań in western Poland, located in the Old Market Square in the centre of the Old Town neighbourhood. It served as the city's administrative building until 1939, and now houses a museum...
- Weighhouse
- Bamber Woman Well
- Merchant Tenement Houses
- Wielkopolska Military Museum
- "Arsenal" Municipal Gallery
- The Guardhouse - Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising 1918-1919
- Działyński Palace
- Henryk Sienkiewicz Literary Museum
- Mielżyński Palace
- Museum of Musical Instruments
- Former Royal Castle (now houses Museum of Applied Arts)Royal Castle, PoznanThe Royal Castle in Poznań dates from 1249 and the reign of Przemysł I. Located in the Polish city of Poznań, it was largely destroyed during the Second World War but has since been partly rebuilt.-History and modern view:...
- Church of St. Anthony of Padua and Conventual Franciscan Monastery (in the cellars: a model of historic Poznań, and a model of the Piast State)
- Archaeology Museum (the former Górka Palace)
- The Ballet School andseat of the Polish Dance Theatre, Poznań Ballet (former Jesuit College)
- Bishop Stanisław's Collegiate Parish Church and former Jesuit College (now: Poznań Town Hall)
- All Saint's Church
- Etnography Museum (the former Masonic Lodge)
- Museum of the Poznań Bambers
- Lamplighter Statue
- Church of St. Francis Seraphic and Franciscan Monastery (Monastery of the Friars Minor)
- Church of Corpus Christi
- The Old Brewery Shopping, Art and Business CentreStary BrowarShopping, Arts and Business Center "Stary Browar" - the center of commerce and art, built in November 2003, located in the center of Poznan at 42 Półwiejska Street....
- Muzyczny Theatre
- Statue of Stary Marych
- St. Martin's ChurchSt. Martin's ChurchSt. Martin's Church or St. Martin of Tours Church may refer to any one of a number of churches.These would mostly be dedicated to Martin of Tours...
- Bazar Hotel
- National Gallery - Gallery of Paintings and Sculpture
- Raczyński Library
- Arkadia, seat of the Theatre of the Eighth Day and the City Information Centre
- University LibraryUniversity LibraryUniversity Library refers to academic libraries at universities, such as:*Basel University Library*Cambridge University Library*Cornell University Library*De La Salle University Library*Durham University Library*University of the East Library...
- Polski Theatre
- Okrąglak Building
- Poznań Society for the Friends of the Sciences
- Church of the Holy Saviour
- Collegium Maius (former Colonization Commission building)
- Stanisław Moniuszko Grand (Wielki) Theatre
- former Imperial Castle (now houses Zamek ("Castle") Cultural Centre)Imperial Castle in PoznanThe Imperial Castle in Poznań, popularly called Zamek , is a palace in Poznań, Poland. It was constructed in 1910 by Franz Schwechten for William II, German Emperor, with significant input from William himself...
- Monuments to Poznań Uprising of June 1956 and Adam Mickiewicz
- Adam Mickiewicz University, Collegium Minus and University Auditorium (concert hall of the Tadeusz Szeligowski Philharmonic Society of Poznań)
- New Auditorium (Aula Nova)
- Palm HousePalm HouseA palm house is a greenhouse that is specialised for the growing of palms and other tropical and subtropical plants. Palm houses require constant heat and were built as status symbols in Victorian Britain...
- Old Zoo
- Residence and Workshop of Kazimiera Iłłakowiczówna
- Nowy Theatre
- Art-nouveau town houses in Roosevelt StreetKamienica (architecture)Kamienica is a Polish term describing a type of residential building made of brick or stone, with at least 2 floors. The word is usually used to describe a building which is incorporated with other, similar buildings....
Roosevelt Street - Kamienica (architecture)|Art-nouveau and timberframe buildings in DąbrowskiegoJan Henryk Dabrowski-Biography:Dąbrowski was born to Jan Michal Dąbrowski and Sophie née von Lettow in Pierzchów, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth He grew up in Hoyerswerda, Electorate of Saxony, where his father served as a Colonel in the Saxon army...
Street - Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Florian
The full list of Partners
The Royal - Imperial Route Programme is based on partnership on many levels. The Programme involves Full Partners, Associated Partners and additionally Auxiliary Partners are invited to the individual projects (e.g. schools, auxiliary self-governments, NGOs). All these institutions inform one another about their actions, projects and initiatives related to the Strategy. The Mayor of Poznań controls the proper implementation of the Strategy's provisions. All works related to the implementation of the Strategy are co-ordinated by the Programme Office which operates within the structures of the Poznań City HallPoznan City Hall
Poznań Town Hall or Ratusz is a building in the city of Poznań in western Poland, located in the Old Market Square in the centre of the Old Town neighbourhood. It served as the city's administrative building until 1939, and now houses a museum...
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- “Zamek” Cultural Centre
- Estrada Poznańska Stage
- Poznań Philharmonic
- Polish Dance Theatre – Poznań Ballet
- Animation Theatre
- Nowy Theatre
- Eighth Day Theatre
- Polski Theatre
- Wielki Theatre
- “Arsenal” Municipal Gallery
- Archaeological Museum
- National Museum in Poznań
- Wielkopolska Museum of the Struggle for Independence
- State Archive in Poznań
- Raczyński LibraryRaczynski Library in PoznanThe Raczyński Library was founded by Edward Raczyński in Poznań. The library's building was erected in 1822–1828 with the financial support of Edward Raczyński Foundation. The structure of a classical building features a colonnade reminiscent of the eastern façade of the Louvre.-External links:*...
- Metropolitan Curia
- University of EconomicsPoznan University of EconomicsThe Poznań University of Economics is one of the most prestigious business schools in Poland.The Poznań University of Economics is a major academic institution in the western part of the country attracting students from many parts of Poland. It is the biggest and oldest business university in the...
- University of Medical SciencesPoznan University of Medical SciencesPoznan University of Medical Sciences is a prominent Polish medical university, one of the oldest in Europe, located in the city of Poznań in western Poland. It traces its beginnings to the foundation of Poznań University in 1919, and was formed as a separate institution in 1950...
- Academy of Fine Arts
- Academy of Music
- The Adam Mickiewicz University