Poznań - theatrical and culinary

Another theatrical expedition takes us to Poznań!

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I will write about selected performances in the following days.

Now, I would like to write something interesting about Poznań, but I cannot think of anything important in short about the city that most (?) Poles know (or should know) a lot about.

So I asked AI (well, that wise intelligence):

WHY IS IT WORTH GOING TO POZNAN?

After asking this question, the answer came within a few seconds:

“Poznań is a city full of history, culture and a unique atmosphere. Here are a few reasons why it is worth going there:

• Rich history – It is one of the oldest cities in Poland, associated with the beginnings of the Polish state. You can visit Ostrów Tumski, where Mieszko I was baptized.
• Market Square and goats – Every day at 12:00, two goats on the town hall “butt” each other with their horns in the Old Market Square – it is one of the most famous attractions of the city.
• Modernity and business – Poznań is one of the most important economic centers in Poland, full of innovative companies and international fairs.
• Recreation and nature – Lake Malta is a great place to relax, walk, go for water sports and skiing (yes, even in the summer!).
• Culture and art – The city offers many museums, theaters, festivals and a fantastic music scene.
• Flavors of Wielkopolska – Pyry z gzikiem, croissants świętomarcińskie – the culinary arts of Poznań are a unique feast!
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And Wikipedia writes:

“Poznań (German: Posen, Latin: Posnania) – a city with county rights in western Poland, located in the Wielkopolska Lakeland, on the Warta River, at the mouth of the Cybina. The historical capital of Wielkopolska, since 1999 the seat of the authorities of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship and Poznań County.

The fifth largest city in Poland in terms of population (536,818 inhabitants on June 30, 2024) and the ninth largest in terms of area (261.9 km²).

How many years was Poznań German?

“Poznań was under Prussian and later German rule for over 125 years, from 1793 to 1918. During the German occupation in World War II, Poznań was incorporated into the Reich as the Warthegau. The occupation lasted until February 23, 1945.

Throughout the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the city lived and developed under German rule. This is a very long period - and it is no wonder that the German era is visible in many places in Poznań. It is not only the Imperial Castle, but also many public buildings.”

We have only two days in Poznań, so we focus on theatrical events.