Ratusz Poznański
Ratusz Poznański
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Travelingjohn123
Peterlee, UK3,120 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
I asked a Polish friend what was the ‘must see’ ‘killer attraction’ in Poznan - there isn’t one!
This is about as good as it gets. Beautiful old building in restored town square and two or three times a day 2 goats come out and fight. It is totally underwhelming but a must see. Many people and guided tours come to watch and this probably more exciting to watch that the actual goats
This is about as good as it gets. Beautiful old building in restored town square and two or three times a day 2 goats come out and fight. It is totally underwhelming but a must see. Many people and guided tours come to watch and this probably more exciting to watch that the actual goats
Written September 15, 2024
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juls21
Birkenhead, UK178 contributions
Dec 2022
Unfortunately, we were unaware that the whole of the old town was literally dug up for renovation works! Pathways were muddy, barriers everywhere, huge sections of the road were open and filled with large pipes. The restaurants still looked lovely but sadly we did not get to enjoy the full benefit of such a beautiful square. Completion is due for August 23 so maybe we will head back at the end of the year
Written January 30, 2023
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letsbehonest21
Calgary,Alberta199 contributions
Jun 2013
Rynek here is surrounded by nothing but bars, restaurants, and night clubs. Do I really need to say more. Highly recommend !!! There is nothing like it in North America
Written June 13, 2013
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HameshaIndia
New Delhi, India195 contributions
Sep 2019
The old town hall dominates the market square in old town in Poznan. Its a very beautiful building and we spent some time looking at it even though at that time we had not identified it, not having read up too much about the old town before entering into it. The cupola on top is very beautiful, the lovely color arrangements, the lovely clock upfront and we are told that two mechanized goats come out at noon and butt their heads 12 times, though we had ventured later into the old town and did not see that.
Written September 12, 2019
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Mann M
Czestochowa, Poland80 contributions
Jul 2012 • Solo
During WW II, in 1945, 60% of all buildings around the Old Market Square were destroyed and completely gutted by fire. The City Hall was severely hit. Tower collapsed to the Gothic quadrangular base, and the interior was damaged by a phosphorus bomb blast. The reconstruction was carried out according to strict conservation plans developed in an attempt to restore the Old Market Square to its original image. Renovations of the City Hall were carried out in the years 1945-1954. returning it to its original splendor.
Originally, it was a one-floor square Gothic building constructed at the end of XIII century. In middle of XVI century, it was destroyed by fire and few years later reconstructed in the renaissance style. At that time, the original clock, with two goats butting heads at noon, was installed. Later, the lightning struck the tower, destroying it along with the clock and goats. It was reconstructed soon after.
The interiors, I will leave you the pleasure of discovering...
Originally, it was a one-floor square Gothic building constructed at the end of XIII century. In middle of XVI century, it was destroyed by fire and few years later reconstructed in the renaissance style. At that time, the original clock, with two goats butting heads at noon, was installed. Later, the lightning struck the tower, destroying it along with the clock and goats. It was reconstructed soon after.
The interiors, I will leave you the pleasure of discovering...
Written January 9, 2013
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Gill S
London, UK54 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
A must if you stay or visit Poznan. Be in the square for midday and watch the goats above the clock. The two goats come out from behind a door and fight. All the buildings in the square are beautiful.
Written May 8, 2019
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Lois B
Poznan, Poland95 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
The museum-like interior would benefit from some English signage. You’ll see the medallions for the many trade guilds, and even find some of the old gaits upstairs!
Written December 10, 2018
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annaakaz
Krakow, Poland28 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
The town hall is not the biggest one in Poland but it's beautifully refurbished and feature Poland's well-known ramming somersaults that ram every day at 12:00PM.
It has been build on the verge of 14th century. The legend says that after the fire in the town it has been decided to restore the town hall and install a new beautiful clock. Preparations were made, many well know people were to come to visit and feast the occasion. The cook prepared roast but he so much wanted to see the new clock that he left the roasting meat - it burned completely. When he came back and saw it he went to the meadow to bring two somersaults for the meal but when they realized something's wrong they run away to the town hall and started ramming in front of all gathered people. The cook was not punished for what he has done but the new clock was equipped with somersaults insted.
It has been build on the verge of 14th century. The legend says that after the fire in the town it has been decided to restore the town hall and install a new beautiful clock. Preparations were made, many well know people were to come to visit and feast the occasion. The cook prepared roast but he so much wanted to see the new clock that he left the roasting meat - it burned completely. When he came back and saw it he went to the meadow to bring two somersaults for the meal but when they realized something's wrong they run away to the town hall and started ramming in front of all gathered people. The cook was not punished for what he has done but the new clock was equipped with somersaults insted.
Written October 7, 2013
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Andrew_in_Poznan
Poznan, Poland129 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
The Ratusz (former city hall) was a Renaissance builting designed by the Italian architect Quadro. Toward the end of WW2 it was nearly levelled by Allied bombing and Soviet artillery. What one sees today is a not very scrupulous reconstruction. But, still, it gives a decent flavour of what the building must once have been like. Inside, there is the museum of the City of Poznan, which is worth a visit. The clock tower features two mechanical goats that butt heads each noon. There is also a trumpeter who heralds midday. Most days a small crowd gathers just before the Ratusz at about 11:55 to listen to the trumpeter and watch the goats.
Written July 29, 2013
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agachicago
Palm Harbor, FL85 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
The City Hall is a marvel in the middle of the quirky city of Poznań. Beautiful old construction saw different events from history of Poland. Was destroyed and reconstracted and the wonderful architecture now shine over the Old Market Square which itself is full of beautiful buildings.When you are with the kids,go before 12pm. They can have fun watching the goats emerging over the clock. Then you can visit the museum of Polish history and see how the times changed,from greatiest Kings to the lows in the second War.
Walking aroud the Square you can sit down in a coffee,eat and drink,and simply enjoy the sight.
Walking aroud the Square you can sit down in a coffee,eat and drink,and simply enjoy the sight.
Written March 28, 2013
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γιατι η πολις poznan εχει σαν σηματης τις δυο κατσικες? πως προεκυψε αυτο? ευχαριστω
Written December 10, 2018
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