I LOVED Poznan’s Old Market Square. It’s one of the prettiest market squares I’ve seen anywhere in Europe.
It dates back to 1253, but has morphed through the ages. 60% of it was destroyed during WWII after which many of the buildings were restored to their original states, which had dramatically changed through the centuries. It comes as no surprise the Old Market Square is ranked as Poznan’s #1 tourist attraction on Trip Advisor UK at the time of writing, but what is surprising is that I would agree. My preference is usually for the less touristy things, but I make an exception for Poznan’s Old Market Square.
There are many restaurants in the square where you can take your time and soak up the atmosphere. The historic Poznan Town Hall stands in the centre of the square. If you’re really lucky, you may even hear a live performance from one of the top floors. Mechanical goats “fight” everyday at 12:00 near the top of the Poznan Town Hall. It’s a very popular tourist attraction that always draws a crowd. “Punishment Post” is where public humiliations occurred in previous times for all to witness, but today it serves as a popular meeting point.
