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Gniezno

Greater Poland, Poland · Europe

About Gniezno

Gniezno sits on the route: 15 minutes from Łubowo, 46km from Poznań.

Gniezno is a town located in Greater Poland, Poland. With a population of 70,269, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gniezno sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gniezno to your route.

About Gniezno

Gniezno is a city in central-western Poland, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) east of Poznań. Its population in 2021 was 66,769, making it the sixth-largest city in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. The city is the administrative seat of Gniezno County (powiat). One of the Piast dynasty's chief cities, it was the first

Read more historical capital of Poland in the 10th century and early 11th century, and afterwards remained one of the main cities of the historic region of Greater Poland. Gniezno is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gniezno, the country's oldest archdiocese, founded in 1000, and its archbishop is the primate of Poland, making the city the country's ecclesiastical capital. The Gniezno Cathedral is one of the most historically important churches in Poland, and as such is a designated Historic Monument of Poland. Other sights include the Old Town and the Museum of the Origins of the Polish State.

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Where is Gniezno located?

Gniezno is located in Greater Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.5348 latitude, 17.5826 longitude.

What is the population of Gniezno?

Gniezno has a population of approximately 70,269 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
70,269
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Greater Poland
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
52.5348, 17.5826

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Gniezno

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Poznań

A vibrant city with a colorful Renaissance town square famous for its mechanical goats that butt heads daily at noon atop the Town Hall.

46 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Tor Poznan

Permanent motor racing circuit west of Poznan hosting touring car and motorcycle championships, with regular public track days.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gniezno.

Łubowo

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km awayPop. 951

Niechanowo

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 2,300

Czerniejewo

🇵🇱 Poland

14 km awayPop. 2,612

Kłecko

🇵🇱 Poland

15 km away

Mieleszyn

🇵🇱 Poland

16 km awayPop. 921

Trzemeszno

🇵🇱 Poland

17 km awayPop. 7,840

Witkowo

🇵🇱 Poland

17 km awayPop. 7,825

Pobiedziska

🇵🇱 Poland

21 km awayPop. 8,677

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