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SKODA Auto Lab - Interactive Safety Center

The guide was updated: 2024-09-11

ŠKODA Auto Lab is an Interactive Safety Center created by the ŠKODA brand, which combines automotive education with family entertainment. At the ŠKODA Auto Lab everyone can learn the ins and outs of safe and ecological driving and dive into the technical secrets which lie under your car’s hood.

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Address: ul. Głogowska 425, Poznan
Opening hours: Tue - Sun 10:00-18:00
Website: www.skodaautolab.pl
Phone: +48 660 532 120
Email: recepcja@skodaautolab.pl

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Town Hall

Town Hall

The pearl of the Renaissance from the 16th century, envisioned by the Italian architect Giovanni Baptista Quadro. Inside the Town Hall there is the Great Hall with a richly decorated, originally preserved Renaissance vault. Every day at high noon two tin billy goats appear in the tower, butting their heads together 12 times. The Town Hall now houses the Poznań History Museum.

3D Mural - Śródka

3D Mural - Śródka

The mural was painted in 3D on the wall of a townhouse, and it tells the story of the Śródka district of Poznań. A prince, a bugle call player, a cat or a butcher’s stall can all be seen in the painting. It was voted one of Poland’s New Seven Wonders in 2016 in the National Geographic Traveler poll.

Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Poznań Fara

Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Poznań Fara

Fara Poznańska, the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, is the second largest church in Poznan after the cathedral and is famous for its priceless 19th-century organ. It is also one of the best examples of Baroque architecture to be found in Poland and has been placed on UNESCO's world heritage list.

Porta Posnania

Porta Posnania

Porta Posnania is the introduction to a visit to the Cathedral Island in Poznań - an island where you experience the beginnings of Polish statehood first hand. Porta Posnania is a modern center of heritage interpretation. The exhibition and various events at Porta Posnania restore and rediscover the meaning of the oldest part of Poznań to Polish identity.

Freedom Square (Plac Wolności)

Freedom Square (Plac Wolności)

I was marked out together with Marcinkowskiego Avenue in late 18th century. The square is surrounded on all sides by imposing buildings such as the National Museum, the former Bazar Hotel and the Raczynski Library.

The Cathedral

The Cathedral

This majestic Gothic structure towering over Ostrow Tumski is Poznan’s oldest heritage building. Its cavernous halls have borne witness to historic events of extraordinary grandeur from the very beginning of Poland’s existence as a kingdom, and it is here that many of Poland’s founders and first leaders are buried.

National Museum

National Museum

One of Poland’s top museums has an extensive collection of artefacts, among them a collection of Polish and European art spanning from the Middle Ages up to the present day.

Museum of Etnography

Museum of Etnography

The Museum houses artifacts of Wielkopolska folk culture. The permanent exhibition entitled Folk Art in Wielkopolska features 19th and 20th century sculptures, paintings, folk costumes, embroidery, decorative items (of ceramic, iron and wood), worship objects and musical instruments. The items are grouped into four categories displayed in Textiles and Folk Costumes, Folk Art, Technology and Non-European Cultures Sections.

Poznan Historical Museum

Poznan Historical Museum

Since 1954, the Poznan Historical Museum has been located in the Town Hall, the old seat of the City Authorities. The holdings of the Poznan Historical Museum comprise approximately 12,000 items documenting the town's history from the Middle Ages to the present day. On display on the ground, first and second floors, the exhibitions on the history of Poznan from the 17th century to 1945 feature valuable documents and works of artistic crafts.

Museum of Applied Arts

Museum of Applied Arts

The Museum of Applied Arts is a branch of the National Museum in Poznan. It is located on the Przemysl Hill, in the very heart of the city of Poznan. The castle tower which is 43 meters high, offers a unique view of the city and its surroundings. In the space of 1500 m² in the joint buildings of the Przemysł Castle and Raczyński’s edifice, a new exhibition, devoted entirely to the applied art, is presented. It is the only such place in Poland. Amongst 2000 objects arranged in a unique way, one can find furniture, ceramics, glass and metal, weapons, jewellery, fabrics, costumes and accessories. The museum presents applied art from Middle Ages until modern times.

Military Museum of Wielkopolska

Military Museum of Wielkopolska

The post-World War II pavilions located in the southern part of Old Market Square house the Wielkopolska Military Museum. Reconstructed from scratch after war-time devastation, the Museum's collection comprises nearly 40,000 items. The exhibits are divided into the three sections of Arms, Uniforms & Military Signs and Historic Documentation.

Poznań Croissant Museum

Poznań Croissant Museum

The visitors can learn about where the shape of St Martin’s Croissant comes from, what are the secret ingredients of its recipe and even take part in baking it, under the watchful eye of the Croissant Master. Booking in advance needed.

Poznan Archaeological Museum

Poznan Archaeological Museum

This is a popular museum located in the centre of Poznan. Poznan Archaeological Museum exhibits many objects from different countries around the world like Egypt and Sudan. It also offers educational programmes for its visitors.

ZAMEK Culture Centre

ZAMEK Culture Centre

This is a monumental Neo-Roman structure designed to be the German emperor’s residence. Today it houses ZAMEK Culture Centre with exhibitions, workshops and concerts attracting huge crowds. In summer musical recitals take place in the courtyard in the open air, which provides a wonderful way to spend an evening.

Model of Historic Poznań

Model of Historic Poznań

The Franciscan Church’s vaults host 3 models: the model of historic Poznań, the model of first Piasts’ town and the model of the Old Market Square. The first one depicts Poznań as presented in Braun-Hogenberg’s picture of 1618 in the scale of 1:150. The second one shows the appearance of Poznań in 10th century. In consideration of blind people, third model (1:100) has been made in the convex technique. The descriptions of the elements are in Braille.

Malta Thermal Baths

Malta Thermal Baths

A sports and recreation complex, situated on the north shore of Maltańskie Lake. It is an ideal place of relaxation and leisure. The complex houses 18 sports and recreational swimming pools, thermal water pools, an aqua park with many attractions (eg. a beach, 11 waterslides, 2 rushing ‘wild rivers’ and a pirate ship), 14 relaxation zones and over a dozen kinds of saunas and wellness facilities all year round.

Malta Miniature Rail

Malta Miniature Rail

By the northern side of Maltańskie Lake runs the track of ‘Maltanka’ park train, which takes the passengers to the New Zoo. The route is about 3,8 km long. ‘Maltanka’ runs daily from the end of April till the end of September. The carriages are pulled among others by the steam engine Borsig from 1925.

Lake Malta

Lake Malta

Lake Malta is located in the Eastern part of the city, close to the zoo, ski centre and a shopping centre which make this area full of activities. The beautiful lake is also famous for rowing and kayaking events.

Malta Ski

Malta Ski

If you missed the ski season you can make up for it here even on the hottest of summer days. This sports centre overlooking Lake Malta boasts a 150 metre artificial ski slope, a summer sledge run, golf lessons, as well as bicycle and rollerblade hire.

Poznan Zoo

Poznan Zoo

The Poznan Zoo consists of the new and old zoos. The new zoo is located right next to Malta Lake and the old zoo is located in the middle of the city. In both places, you can see many different animals and enjoy a day of fun.

University Botanical Garden

University Botanical Garden

This beautiful botanical garden is located close to Lake Malta and is a great place to bring the children on a sunny day or your loved one for a romantic walk. If you are active, this is also a great place for a run.

Palm House

Palm House

In Wilson Park there is an over a hundred year-old Palm House, the largest in Poland and one of the largest in Europe. In the acreage of 4600 square meters there are around 17 thousand plants, including 700 species and varieties from warm and hot climate countries as well as a vast collection (170 species) of exotic fish (eg. piranhas). It allows the unique opportunity to travel through all climate zones of the world in just one afternoon.

Poznań Stadium

Poznań Stadium

The stadium is known for its great atmosphere. Manchester City fans,fascinated with the fans of the local football team Lech Poznań after playing a game in Poznań, still celebrate scoring a goal with ‘Let’s all do the Poznań’ dance. The stadium can be visited.

Citadel Park

Citadel Park

This is a sizeable park in the grounds of former Prussian fortifications. It is worth visiting just to see one of the many open-air exhibitions which are held here, or to pay homage at the graves of soldiers slain during the two World Wars.

Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising of 1918-1919

Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising of 1918-1919

The museum is housed in the Guardhouse on Poznan's Old Market Square. The permanent exhibition chronicles the events of the Wielkopolska Uprising 1918-1919. The Museum documents Wielkopolska's independence traditions from the first half of the 19th century, through the Wielkopolska Uprisings to the inter-war period. The wide range of exhibits from this time include mementoes, military effects, graphics, pictures, documents, publications, press, photographs and films.

Museum of the Poznan June 1956 Events

Museum of the Poznan June 1956 Events

Housed in the old Kaiser's Palace, the scene of Poznan's "Black Thursday", and now the Zamek ("Castle") Cultural Centre. The museum contains collections connected directly with "Poznań June 1956' and also with anti-Communist opposition in a wider sense. Exhibits include photographs and memorabilia of the participants and victims of the event in Poznań in June 1956 and also all historical sources of anti-communist opposition activities in Wielkopolska between 1945 and 1989 as well as the great Polish "watersheds" of 1956, 1968, 1970, 19767, 1980-1981

Museum of Arms

Museum of Arms

The Museum of Arms is located on the premises of the former Fort Winiary (the Poznań Citadel), in a Military Laboratory bunker added on in 1872. Originally used to make gun powder and shells, the facility was later converted to a munitions depot.The biggest attraction of its permanent exhibition are its outdoor displays of military equipment featuring over a dozen military vehicles, nine airplanes, two helicopters, five tanks, as well as numerous canons and mortars.The biggest attraction of its permanent exhibition are its outdoor displays of military equipment.

Museum for Wielkopolska Martyrs, Fort VII

Museum for Wielkopolska Martyrs, Fort VII

The Museum of Wielkopolska Martyrs is housed in Fort VII - Colomb. The museum documents Wielkopolskan martyrdom under Nazi occupation with a wide range of exhibits from that time. There is a rich collection of camp literature, drawings, photographs, prisoners personal effects, documents issued by the occupying German authorities and everyday objects: 'bread medallions', wallets, dictionaries and rosaries.

Poznań Army Museum

Poznań Army Museum

The museum collects historical artifacts and literature related to the participation of the ‘Poznań’ Army in the September 1939 campaign. The permanent exhibition facility entitled "The faithful oath" commemorates the combat route of the army with particular emphasis on the Battle of Bzura (9-16 September 1939).The museum is housed in an underground gallery corridor preserved after 1945 and now known as the ’Small Lock.

Municipal Gallery Arsenał

Municipal Gallery Arsenał

Municipal Gallery Arsenał is a main cultural institution in Poznań and Greater Poland, which is focused on exhibiting contemporary art and performing many different educational activities, artistic and cultural projects. The gallery focuses mainly on presenting works of contemporary Posnanian, Polish and foreign artists.

SKODA Auto Lab - Interactive Safety Center

SKODA Auto Lab - Interactive Safety Center

ŠKODA Auto Lab is an Interactive Safety Center created by the ŠKODA brand, which combines automotive education with family entertainment. At the ŠKODA Auto Lab everyone can learn the ins and outs of safe and ecological driving and dive into the technical secrets which lie under your car’s hood.

Pyrland Park Ropes Course

Pyrland Park Ropes Course

Pyrland Park ropes course, located near Maltańskie Lake, is an excellent place for an active leisure for everyone. It provides the whole family with a lot of fun and positive energy.

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