first major town encountered when coming from the west, Poznan has been under Polish sovereignty little time to modern times: in 1792 became Prussian, then German from 1815 to 1918, it was Poland that with the establishment by Napoleon's Grand Duchy of Warsaw from 1806 to 1815 only. It has therefore natural characteristics in its Germanic architecture: cathedral "backsteingothik" (Gothic brick) Rynek (Market Square) huge, offering plenty magnificent buildings from all eras past, large open spaces left as far as possible in its natural state ... In Poznan, as elsewhere, a modern Poland has yet to build, even if the work is well advanced network of public transport very heavy and in excellent condition, a modern shopping malls and convenience never before seen in Europe , repairs beautiful and intelligent.
And then there are also traits that appear to be strictly Polish : Extremely young population (from Germany, where the third and fourth invade all ages, the contrast is Grasp), everywhere, a place for children, graphic arts and music present everywhere in public space: posters, shows, many monuments and memorials to all conflicts - and the history of Poland certainly does not lack - and, finally, the splendor of Churches and the Catholic fervor displayed at every opportunity.
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