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Ostrow Tumski is an island between rivers Warta and Cybina. This is the oldest part of Poznan city and the place where, as legend says, Poznan was founded. Archeological research has proved that the foundation took place in the 10th century. In 966 or 967 the first bishopric in Poland was established here. See more photographs from Ostrow Tumski. )
St. Peter's and St. Paul's CathedralToday's appearance of St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral dates from the 14th century, but the first wooden cathedral church was ready in 968.In the crypt there are some pre-Romanesque and Romanesque remnants of the oldest temples as well as the tombs of the first rulers of Poland (Mieszko I and Boleslaw Chrobry). There are also many other valuable historic monuments, as main altar from 1512 or pulpit from 1720.  OtherChurch of the Holy VirginA late-Gothic NMP church was built between 1431 and 44 in the place where Dabrowka founded the first city church in 10th century. Psauteria A late-Gothic building, built in 1518 for 12 cathedral psalterers. Today you can see the remaining southern gable of this building. Lubranski Academy Lubranski Academy was the first humanistic school in Poland, established by bishop Jan Lubranski and king Zygmunt Stary. The building of Academy dates from 1518 - 1530, but has been converted many times since that time. Archdiocesan Museum The Archdiocesan Museum is situated in the old building of curatery from 1850. You can see a diverse sort of historic monuments: sacral art, folk art, painting, artistic craftsmanship. Archdiocesan Museum ul. ks. Posadzego 2 phone: 852-61-95 |
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