Poznan Cathedral (Katedra Poznańska)

Of course, one building undoubtedly dominates Ostrów Tumski - the soaring Poznań Cathedral. What is impressive about this building dating back to the 10th century is its volume - although the interior is modest, compared to cathedrals of similar importance, it is good to take a look at the Poznań walls and vaults. The most frequently visited place in the cathedral is the Golden Chapel - with the graves of 3 kings and 5 Piast princes. Has their burial place remained unchanged for almost 1,000 years? It's not entirely true - yes, the Poznań cathedral is the first royal necropolis in Poland, but the ashes of the rulers were not always displayed in this chapel. The idea of creating such an exposed and decorative place dates back to the 19th century, when Bishop Wolicki and Count Raczyński (the one responsible for the library) wanted to recall the beginnings of the Polish state. Building a chapel in the Byzantine style required a lot of energy and funds, but the originators did their best, and the effect of the work is also impressive today. Although you can't enter the chapel, you can see it quite well from behind the bars - don't forget some change to turn on the lights in the chapel. #poland #cathedral #poznan