Promotional product. Winner The Royal Gniezno in the heart of Wielkopolska

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1 Promotional product Winner 2014 The Royal Gniezno in the heart of Wielkopolska

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3 Contents 5 Introduction About the project... Events befitting kings Gniezno routes On first-name terms with tourism Contact details...

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5 Poland Even More Beautiful The aim of the competition Poland Even More Beautiful 7 Miracles of EU Funds is to select and award the best projects related to tourism, sports and recreation infrastructure, as well as public space planning and revitalisation that have been co-financed from European Funds. The main prizes are awarded in seven categories. The project entitled The Royal Gniezno in the heart of Wielkopolska is the winner in the Promotional product category. You are invited to visit the city connected with the beginnings of the Polish state and royalty. Its offer includes numerous events that render the atmosphere of this truly royal town. INTRODUCTION 5

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7 To plunge into history Not everybody knows, but as many as five kings of Poland were crowned in Gniezno. Therefore, these coronations are referred to by numerous cyclical events organised in the city. They include the Royal Coronation, which in 2012 gathered there nearly 16,000 spectators and almost 500 reconstructors in St. Adalbert Square. Currently, it is one of the most prestigious reconstruction events in Poland, next to the Battle of Grunwald, the Siege of Malbork and the Festival of Slavs and Vikings in Wolin. On the last weekend of July, the Gniezno square changes into a bustling and colourful Piast town, offering a multitude of attractions: starting with the staging of historical events, through the presentations of the knights struggles, a medieval feast and the presentation of medieval crafts, ending with plebeian games, competitions and concerts. A fixed item on the agenda is the Gniezno Town Golden Pouch Archery Tournament, and the highlight of the event is the reconstruction of a royal coronation. Everybody who takes part in these events can travel to bygone times for a moment and explore history in a different way, other than going through the pages of schoolbooks. Project: The Royal Gniezno in the heart of Wielkopolska Beneficiary: Municipal Commune of Gniezno Location: Gniezno, Wielkopolska Voivodeship Programme: Regional Operational Programme for Wielkopolska , 6.1 Spa tourism Project value: approx. PLN 864 thousand EU Subsidies: approx. PLN 628 thousand ABOUT THE PROJECT 7

8 Artistic inspirations The Royal Art Festival is a fascinating journey through music, films, theatrical productions, fine arts, literature and photography. During this several days event, many happenings, exhibitions, performances, concerts, film shows and literary meetings are held. The festival attracts enthusiasts of art, as well as regional culture creators and organisers. 8 EVENTS BEFITTING KINGS

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10 A history lesson On the last weekend of July, a colourful procession of children wanders through the city centre. 10 EVENTS BEFITTING KINGS

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13 The royal crown for the winner The Crown of Bolesław Chrobry the First King of Poland speedway tournament gathers on the starting line such first- -class champions like Tomasz Gollob, Greg Hancock and Emil Sayfutdinov. The competition, in which a symbolic crown of the first Polish king is at stake, is organised in a special medieval setting. EVENTS BEFITTING KINGS 13

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15 Contemporary knights The winner of the speedway tournament receives a symbolic crown of the first king of Poland. EVENTS BEFITTING KINGS 15

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17 Museum education Several hundred exhibits borrowed from several dozen institutions and collections, and, among them, around 1000-year- -old decorations, jewellery, weapons and elements of goldsmith s workshop. All this could be admired during the exhibition entitled Poland around Year 1000, organised in the Museum of the Polish State Beginnings in Gniezno. Another temporary exhibition Gniezno the City of Kings presented the history of the Polish monarchy. The exhibitions were accompanied by educational programmes addressed to children and young people. EVENTS BEFITTING KINGS 17

18 To explore history The exhibition entitled Gniezno the City of Kings was accompanied by discussion panels regarding, among other things, the beginnings of money in Poland and the secrets of archaeology. 18 EVENTS BEFITTING KINGS

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21 The vastness of tradition Walking along the Piast Route from Gniezno Cathedral, through the Piast Park, to the Museum of the Polish State Beginnings, one can not only admire a beautiful panorama of the city, but also fully feel the strength of its 1000-year-long tradition. GNIEZNO ROUTES 21

22 The secrets of the Gniezno Masons Everybody who wishes to discover the unknown face of Gniezno should take one of the four tourist routes going along the city streets. Follow the Masonic Route, and you will see numerous keepsakes left behind by those who influenced the city and its inhabitants for centuries. 22 GNIEZNO ROUTES

23 The city of three cultures Following the Multi-cultural Route, one will become acquainted with a city that used to be co-inhabited by Poles, Jews and German people. Today, you will no longer find here the synagogue, the Jewish cemetery or the Evangelical cemetery. However, the memory of the multi-cultural and multi-national nature of Gniezno is still cherished. This tradition is referred to by a new initiative The City of Three Cultures, which is a series of cultural and scientific events, inspired by the history of the 19 th -century Gniezno. GNIEZNO ROUTES 23

24 The saints Saint Adalbert, whose remains were brought to Gniezno by Bolesław Chrobry himself, is not only the patron saint of Poland, but also of the town of Lech. This is reminded by The Saint and the Blessed Route, which also goes through places associated with John Paul II and the numerous local churches dedicated to other saints. 24 GNIEZNO ROUTES

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27 See you there! In Gniezno, cyclical events are held and they refer to important events that took place ages ago: The first weekend following April 23 rd : Celebrations in St. Adalbert s honour the climax of these celebrations is the evening procession of pilgrims, going along the streets of Gniezno and carrying the relics of St. Adalbert, and the night praying in the Church of St. Michael. May/June: Royal Art Festival artistic events in the field of music, film, theatre, fine arts, literature and photography. May/June: Crown of Bolesław Chrobry the First King of Poland speedway tournament a tournament with the participation of the best speedway riders in the world. The last weekend of July: Royal Coronation a fest with the presentations of the knights struggles, archery tournaments, a feast and the staging of the crowning of Bolesław Chrobry, the first king of Poland. Every 2-3 years: Gniezno Meetings the meetings of representatives of various denominations and religions, representatives of culture and science and politicians from all over Europe, organised since 1997 to commemorate the pilgrimage of The Emperor Otto III to St. Adalbert s grave. ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM 27

28 To be like a warrior and a knight In the Gniezno square, tourists are offered a multitude of attractions: starting with the staging of historical events, through the presentations of the knights struggles, and ending with the presentation of medieval crafts. 28 ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM

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31 Towards Gniezno! In 2015, we will celebrate the 990 th anniversary of two royal coronations held in Gniezno. In 1025, Bolesław Chrobry was crowned, and after his death Mieszko II. The Royal Coronation will be organised in a special anniversary setting. The year 2016 will be the 1050 th anniversary of the baptism of Poland. Gniezno is to be the centre of the celebrations related to this event. Their climax will most probably be the staging of the baptism of Poland. ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM 31

32 o o Mała Wełna Głębokie Skrzetuszewo glewo J. Głębokie Imiołki S5 Ostrów Lednicki Lednogóra J. Gorzuchowskie Gorzuchowo Biskupice Czechy J. Biskupickie Zakrzewo Pruchnowo Brzozogaj J. Działyńskie Kamionek Bielawy Działyn Sławno Dziećmiarki Lednicki Obórka Sulin Dębnica j. Lednica Brama Tysiąclecia Park Rybitwy Waliszewo Pierwszych Piastów Wielkopolski Park Etnograficzny Moraczewo Krajobrazowy Kocanowo Gołuń Myszki DZISKA Łagiewniki Kościelne Imielno Gołunin Czachurki Wagowo Dziekanowice Imielenko Fałkowo Czerniejewo Wierzyce Siemianowo 32 Contact details Rakowo Komorowo Łubowo Łubowo Wełna Mała Przyborowo Leśniewo Chwałkówko Myślęcin Owieczki Żydówko S5 CZERNIEJEWO Rzegnowo Goranin Pierzyska Baranowo Wrześnica Pawłowo Kąpiel Bojanice Strychowo Braciszewo 5 Gniezno Południe Woźniki Nidom mini ZOO Obora 190 Piekary -Wielkie Mączniki Zdziechowa Krzyszczewo Pyszczynek katedra Muzeum Początków Państwa Polskiego Mnichowo Gębarzewo Kosmowo Goraniec Dalki Kosowo Golimowo Pakszyn Modliszewo 15 Pyszczyn 5 Cielimowo Gurówko Żydowo Winiary 260 Goczałkowo Jelitowo Modliszewko GNIEZNO J. Piotrkowskie Dębowiec Osiniec Żelazkowo Gurowo -Kościelne J. Strzyżewskie Wełnica Szczytniki Duchowne Niechanowo Drachowo Potrzymowo Grotkowo Mikołajewice Malczewo Lulkowo 15 J. Jankowskie Jankowo Dolne Kalina Wierzbiczany J. Wierzbiczańskie Lubochnia Wola Skorzęcka Kędzierzyn Nowa Wieś Niechanowska Kozłowo B Wymysłow Świątniki- Goślinowo -Smykowe Ganina -Paczkowe Strzyżewo- Kołac Marysin Trzuskołoń Piaski Folwark Miroszka -Złych Miejsc Witkówko Arcugowo -Szemborowice WI Michałowo- -Kępe -Wierzbiczany Karsewo Malenin Smolary Jastrzębo

33 Grabowo wo Kruchowo Muzeum Regionalne Izba Pamięci J. Kilińskiego Powidzki j. Niedzięgiel Czarn a Struga Żabno j. Żabno Petrol stations Wylatowo Car parks Niewolno Other hard-paved roads Fire stations Standard gauge railroad J. Popielewskie Hotels Mijanowo Rudki Narrow gauge railroad Popielewo Paczkowo Built-up areas Szydłowo TRZEMESZNO rzozówiec Tourist information points J. Kamienieckie Water bodies Museums Swamps/ wetlands Trzemżal Historic Kamieniec churches o Zieleń Forests Dysiek Ostrówek Voivodeship borders Other architectural monuments Miaty Bieślin Ostrowite- J. Poviat Ostrowite borders Other points of interest Miława Landscape park borders Rękawczyn Bathing areas/ beaches Major walking routes Słowikowo -Prymasowskie Campsites Major cycle trails Gaj Jerzykowo Gałczynek Waterways Horse riding centres Ćwierdzin Published by: Ministry of Infrastructure Park and Development, Warsaw 2014 Graphic design and map compilation: Mac Map / Mariusz Mamet Valid as of J. Białe April 2014 zkowo Kamionka Skorzęcin Wylatkowo TKOWO S Chłądowo Strzyżewo Witkowskie Czerniejewo 0 National Duszno expressways National expressway junctions Wydartowo Sokołowo Wiekowo MAP LEGEND National roads Regional roads Map scale 5 Krajobrazowy J. Powidzkie Małe Przybrodzin Charbin Chabsko Krzyżownica Healthcare centres Police stations Nature reserves Skubarczewo 10 km Ostrowo Miejski Ośrodek Kultury (The Municipal Cultural Centre) ul. Łubieńskiego 11, Gniezno Tel sekretariat@mok.gniezno.pl Miejskie Centrum Innowacji i Promocji Urzędu Miejskiego w Gnieźnie (The Municipal Innovation and Promotion Centre at the Gniezno City Hall) ul. Lecha 6, Gniezno Tel promocja@gniezno.eu Contact details 33

34 Publisher: Ministry of Infrastructure and Development ul. Wspólna 2/ Warsaw Department of Information and Promotion Tel ISBN Producer: Smartlink Sp. z o.o. ul. Zjazd 2/ Poznań Tel biuro@smartlink.pl Co-ordination: Joanna Gontarz Editing: Joanna Gontarz, Iwona Gutowska Graphic design: Nina Dereszewicz-Nowacka, Maciej Pachowicz Page layout: Nina Dereszewicz-Nowacka Texts: Dorota Kornacka Photos: Jerzy Andrzejewski, Jerzy Gontarz, Dariusz Pietraszewski, Piotr Wiśniewski Translation: KR Translations, Proofs: Terence Riley Free copy Publication co-financed by the European Union within the Technical Assistance Operational Programme

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