Attractions and Places To See around gmina Gniezno - Top 20

Gniezno Cathedral is considered one of the most important religious buildings in Poland. Since the 15th century, the church has served as both the seat of the Archbishop of Gniezno and the Primate of Poland. The Gniezno Double Doors, made of bronze, are of great significance on a European scale.

The Market Square is located in the Old Town on Panieński Hill, one of Gniezno. After a devastating fire in 1819 that destroyed most of Gniezno, the square was rebuilt according to new urban planning that created a spatial axis between the cathedral and the evangelical church, with only two original medieval buildings surviving. Today the cobblestone square features a fountain inaugurated in 2014, and during winter months it hosts a 10-12 meter Christmas tree and an ice rink that has operated since 2008.

A Gothic archcathedral located on Lech Hill, serving as the burial place of Saint Adalbert and the site of five royal coronations since 1000 AD. Known as the "Mother of Polish Churches," it has been the seat of Polish primates and was designated as a minor basilica in 1931. The cathedral houses the famous Gniezno Doors, bronze doors from around 1175 that depict scenes from Saint Adalbert's life.

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The palace was built in the years 1870 (or 1871)-1872. Count Albin Belina Węsierski (owner of Zakrzewo) together with the builder from Gniezno Ludwik Ballenstaedt went to an exhibition in Paris and after returning, they built the current palace on the site of the old manor. During the occupation, the Germans threw the owners, the Chełmicki family, out of the palace. In 1945, the building was plundered and then adapted to serve the summer camps of children from the Cegielski Plants. In 1978, it was taken over by the PGR Rybno Wielkie. In 1990, the ruined building was taken over by the Wielkopolski Bank Kredytowy. In June 1991, a training center was opened here. In 1992, the gold medal of the Minister of Culture and Art was awarded for the careful renovation of the monument. Currently, since 2021, the palace has been in private hands. /Wikipedia/

The historic palace of the Żółtowski family, built in 1785, designed on a rectangular plan. Today, the facades have smooth plaster, but after subsequent poorly performed renovations they have no architectural details. The main facade once had three shallow avant-corps with round corners. The middle one, at which the main entrance is located, was covered with a portico in later years. Two side ones with three axes have been preserved to this day, ending with low gables in the form of attics with a wavy-step flow line, with an ellipse-shaped opening in the central part. The interior of the palace was completely rebuilt and stripped of its decor during renovation in 1965–1966. Originally, the interior had two bays, it had a large vestibule on an axis, with stairs leading to the first floor. There, in the central part, there was a large living room occupying a large part of the back hall. On the left and right sides there were connected rooms arranged in enfilade. The interiors had stucco and perhaps polychrome. /Wikipedia/

The Market Square in Gniezno is the heart of the historic city and a place where the past meets the present. Surrounded by colorful townhouses, it retains the layout of the medieval market square with the town hall at its center. In the summer, it bustles with life, hosting concerts, fairs, and community meetings. Around the square, you'll find numerous cafes and restaurants, perfect for a moment of relaxation after visiting the cathedral. This is a space where you can truly feel the spirit of Poland's first capital.

A nice market square, well-stocked with various pubs. A good stop for a bicycle tourer. There are plenty of monuments around related to the beginnings of the Polish state.