Ratusz Poznański
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Malgorzata
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Apr 2019
The Poznan Town Hall is a beautiful Renaissance building decorating the Old Market Square. Its construction was completed around 1300. From this period survived only basements. A thorough reconstruction of the Town Hall was made in the years 1550-60 according to the design of the architect Giovanni Battista di Quadro from Lugano. Then it took on a form very similar to the present one. During this renovation, a new clock was ordered and a "clownish device, namely goats." The facade faces east . Its characteristic three-story loggia is richly decorated. Between the arches of the ground floor arcades are pairs of female allegories of virtues. The Poznań City Hall is a real pearl of the Renaissance. Every day at 12.00 the bugle call of Poznań is played from the town hall tower. At this time the mechanical goats' butting display is performed daily and are accompanied by numerous residents and tourists. Inside, the Museum of the History of Poznań is located. Really beautiful.
Written February 6, 2020
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland9,756 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Poznań Town Hall is a historic city hall located at the Poznań Old Town in the centre of Old Market Square. It used to serve as the seat of local government until 1939, nowadays houses a museum. The town hall was originally built in the late 13th century following the founding of the medieval city in 1253 and it was rebuilt in roughly its present-day form, in mannerist style, with an ornate loggia, by Giovanni Battista di Quadro in 1550–1560.
Written August 16, 2021
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letsbehonest21
Calgary,Alberta205 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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juls21
Birkenhead, UK170 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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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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HameshaIndia
New Delhi, India193 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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Gill S
London, UK56 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, Poland100 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, Poland115 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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Ratusz Poznański (Poznan) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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