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Gniezno
Ancient town in central-western Poland, known as the first capital with a cathedral where first Polish kings were crowned.
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Gniez…where? Yea, don’t worry, it’s rare knowledge that this tiny little town in the midst of Central-North Poland was actually the first ever official capital of the country. It was raised to that prestigious perch after the nation’s conversion to Christianity by Mieszko I way back in 966. In the centuries that followed, it became an important site of coronation, until the royal court transferred to Krakow. These days, you can see the iconic Archcathedral of St. Adalbert at the heart of the city, still adorned with a great bronze entry dating from the 12th century.
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41 of the Best Things to Do in Poland
Read more...In a whirlwind of potato-packed pierogi dumplings, Slavic churches, cobbled old towns, and smoky sheep’s cheese, Poland unfolds from the icy waves of the Baltic Sea to the rock-topped crags of the Tatras. From north to south, it packs in all sorts to entertain travelers. You’ll come face to face with grunting bison in old-growth […]