Poznań
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Poznań
Poznań (in German: Posen) is a city in west-central Poland with over
552,000 inhabitants (2012). Located by the Warta River, it is one of the
oldest cities in Poland, making it an important historical center.

Poznań's impressive cathedral is the earliest cathedral in the country, containing the tombs of the first Polish rulers: duke Mieszko I, king Boleslaus the Brave, king Mieszko II, duke Casimir I the Restorer, duke Przemysł I and king Przemysł II.

Today the city is a vibrant center for trade, industry, and education. Poznań is Poland's fifth largest city and fourth biggest industrial center. It is also the administrative capital of the Greater Poland Voivodeship.
The characteristic Poznań town hall
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Polonica stamps:

Argentina 1993, 08 V
Romania 1973, 19 II
Romania 1993, 28 IV