Local excursions
Poznan city sightseeing - 14.05.
or 17.05.03 (3 hours)
In program
The Cathedral - topped with two towers and surrounded
by numerous chapels, devastated during the war, was restored
in Gothic style. The most important and most famous chapel
is the Royal, or Golden Chapel - mausoleum of the first Polish
sovereigns - Mieszko I and Boleslaw Chrobry.
The Old Market Square with The Town Hall - constructed
at the beginning of the 14th century received its present
shape after the great fire of Poznan in 1536. Today, The Town
Hall houses the Museum of the history of Poznan.
The Parish Church - built 1651-1735 is the most impressive
example of the Roman Baroque in Poznan. In the church- impressive
organ.
The Royal Castle - erected in the middle of the 13th
century at the top of the hill by Prince Przemysl I. Later
it became the Polish monarchs' residence during their visits
to Poznan. Today it houses the Museum of Applied Arts.
The Raczynski Library - the beautiful, classical
colonnade resembling the eastern façade of the Louvre
belongs to one of Poland's oldest public libraries, which
was founded in 1829 by Count Edward Raczynski, the famous
patron of arts.
The Piastowski Route 15.05.2003
(7 hours)
Gniezno - the first capital of Poland. The kings
of Poland were crowned at Gniezno until 1320. The city has
many medieval art objects. Its most notable building is 14th-century
Gothic cathedral with the relics of Saint Wojciech.
The Museum of Apiculture in Swarzedz - home to a
unique collection of some 200 bee-hives crafted from a variety
of objects. Occasion to taste polish speciality - mead.
The Museum of Miniatures in Pobiedziska - collection
of miniatures of the famous buildings in Great Poland.
The trip includes: coach transport, guided tours, entry fares
to the visited places, lunch
Kórnik-Rogalin 16.05.2003 (6 hours)
Castle in Kórnik - Originally a knight's stronghold
erected on an isle surrounded by a moat, it was founded in
the early 16th century by the Gorka family. Several times
remodelled, the castle received its final appearance in the
shape of romantic Gothic. Houses magnificent collection of
furniture, paintings, militaries and national memorabilia.
The park that surrounds the castle functions as a scientific
research station for the Polish Academy of Sciences' Dendrological
Institute.
Castle in Rogalin - the residence of the famous
Raczynskis family, built in 18th century in Baroque-Classical
style. The palace was erected for Kazimierz Raczynski, the
future Crown Marshal, in the years 1768-1773. Rich collection
of furniture, works of art, European and Polish paintings
from 19th and 20th century. It is surrounded by a large park
with famous, several hundred years old Rogalin oaks. Three
of them- Lech, Czech and Rus are named after three legendary
Slavic brothers.
The trip includes: coach transport, guided tour, entry fares
to the visited places, lunch
Pre and post-congress tours
Wolsztyn 17.05.2003 (6 hours)
54 Euro
The small, picturesque town of Wolsztyn is one of several
towns in the area where a roundhouse and maintenance facilities
are maintained for steam locomotives. This is literally the
last steam-hauled mainline train service in Europe and among
the last in the world.
In Wolsztyn you can also visit the museum of Robert Koch-
the Nobelist, the discoverer of tuberculosis bacillus,
The price includes: coach transport, guided tours, entry fares
to the visited places, lunch
Warsaw 11.05-13.05.2003
250 Euro
extra charge for the guaranteed single room - 58 Euro
The capital of Poland, situated 300 km from Poznan. Destroyed
during the war in 90%, rebuilt in its historical shape. The
highly recommended venues are: The Old Market Square, a walk
along the Royal Route from the Old Town to Wilanow - the former
residence of King Jan III Sobieski, Royal Castle, English-style
Lazienki park, with its miniature lakes and palace.
The price includes: coach transport Poznan-Warszawa-Poznan,
guided tours, entry fares to the visited places, 2 nights
in the 2 star hotel in double room(breakfast included), 1
dinner, 1 gala dinner, 1 lunch.
Cracow 11.05-13.05.2003
270 Euro
extra charge for the guaranteed single room - 20Euro
Having been the capital of Poland until 1596, this amazing
city is the third most populated city of Poland. Located on
the Vistula river, its magnificent old architecture prompted
UNESCO to include Krakow on the list of Cultural World Heritage.
Its historic centre is a major UNESCO listed World Heritage
attraction.
Krakow is 500 km from Poznan. Venues included in program are:
The Old Town Centre, Barbakan, Wawel with its extraordinary
collection of treasures of the Polish monarchies through the
ages.
The price includes: coach transport Poznan - Cracow - Poznan,
guided tours, entry fares to the visited places, 2 nights
in the 2 star hotel in double room(breakfast included), 1
dinner, 1 gala dinner, 1 lunch.
Rydzyna-Racot 17-18.05.2003
135 Euro
The tour ideal for those who like close contact with nature
Rydzyna because of its antique buildings and original town
planning, named the pearl of Polish Baroque is a small town
with an impressive Baroque castle complex raised in the late
17th century for Poznan Voivode Rafal Leszczynski. In programme:
visiting Museum of Agriculture in Szreniawa, stable in Racot,
Przemecki Landscape Park.
Accommodation in the Rydzyna castle.
The price includes: coach transport, guided tours, entry fares
to the visited places, 1 night in the castle hotel in double
room (breakfast included), dinner, lunch.
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