11th International Conference on Ordered Statistical Data

Excursion to Poznań

For Wednesday afternoon, June 4, an excursion to Poznan is planned. It is free of charge, and all the registered participants and accompanying persons are cordially invited.

The excursion program is following.

 

2 p.m. – meeting the tour guide and departure for Poznań

Arrival at the Cathedral

Ostrów Tumski (island): the  building of Psalmists (Psauteria), Virgin Mary Church, Cathedral with the burial places of the first Polish rulers,(admission fee 4 PLN), remains of the 1st and 2nd Cathedral, a range of chapels, e.g. The Górkis’ Chapel,  the Golden Chapel with mortal remains of Mieszko I and Bolesław Chrobry (the Brave), and the Royal Chapel.

Arrival at the Old Market-place vicinity

Stary Rynek (the Old Market-place): the exterior of the Renaissance Town Hall, Proserpina, Mars, Apollo, and Neptun fountains, 16th-century tenement-houses, the pillory, clock goats showing at noon  on the Town Hall tower, the Palace of the Górkis, Parish Church – one of the most beautiful baroque temples in Poland, a sculpture of goats on Kolegiacki Square, Saint John Nepomucen monument, a monument of Bamberka (local female inhabitant), municipal balance, guardhouse, the Działyńskis Palace.

Wzgórze Przemysła (Przemysł’s Hill): the Royal Castle, Franciskans’ Church with the image of St. Mary Mighty of Miracles Lady of Poznań, a monument of the 15th Uhlan Regiment.

Arrival at the city centre, sightseeing throught the coach windows

Plac Wolności (Freedom Square): the Bazar Hotel, the Raczyńskis Library, the National Museum, Arcadia.

Plac Mickiewicza (Mickiewicz Square): Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań June 1956 Monument, Adam Mickiewicz Monument, the Imperial Castle.

 

More information about Poznan can be found here.