As the smog lifts and leaves begin to unfurl (we’d say something about melting snow, too, but – alas – there’s little of that what with global warming), Poznań once again kicks into high gear. Spring and summer festivals are coming up, and what a busy season it’s going to be: from big music & multimedia veterans like Malta Festival (p.14), Enea Spring Break (p.13), and Ethno Port (p.14) to the Europe-wide Night of Museums (p.14) to small film festivals including Short Waves (p.10) and Spanish Film Week (p.11) to the Aquanet Jazz Festival (p.12) to food trucks galore (pp.11-12).
In this issue, we’re also refreshing our feature about Poznań’s 19th-century Prussian fortifications (p.6), which at one point made Poznań one of the largest city- fortresses in Europe. Forming a 30-kilometre-long ring around the city, these military landmarks make for nice springtime excursions for those who have tired of more central attractions.
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As always, we welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, which you can send via e-mail (poland@ inyourpocket.com) or via our FB page. Have a great time in Poznań!
This issue’s colourful cover portrays a few of the stunning houses found on Poznań’s Old Town Square – one of which happens to be the Archaeological Museum (p.48). Fancy a walking tour of all the square’s attractions? Turn to page 26.
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Main Feature: Poznań’s Forts ➞
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Regional dishes in Wielkopolska
Ostrów Tumski in Poznań
Citadel Park in Poznań
Lake Malta in Poznań
Poznań’s Old Town Tour
New Reviews
Vandal Cafe ➞
Located in the Łazarz district they have great coffee, alternative brewing methods and a unique and hipster interior design featuring unruly houseplants, vintage touches and a full-wall sticker-and-print collage.
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Bistro Polka ➞
In a nutshell, New Polish Cuisine. A modern take on local and regional ingredients, freshly baked bread and a great interior. Try it for breakfast (9:00-12:30) alongside a forest mushroom omelette or eggs benedict.
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Gościniec Tradycja ➞
Right on the Main Square in a historical building, this is Polish traditional cuisine at its best (no meat on Friday). As well as some home-made alcoholic infusions.
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Pierogarnia Stary Młyn ➞
A great place to try the local cuisine and the most Polish of Polish food, PIEROGI! Just off the main square with a folksy, tavern-like interior, they offer them all: boiled, oven-baked, fried, and even a dessert variety.
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Zdolni Food&Sport ➞
Essentially offering two menus: a high-calorie (but healthy) ‘bulk menu’ with the likes of pork chops, and a ‘fit menu’ featuring lower-calorie options like Indian koftas.
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Sinner ➞
A premium nightlife experience featuring fine spirits and signature cocktails. Dress to impress.
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