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Things to see in Gniezno (Poland): 19 places and when to go
Gniezno is a town in Poland, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (4), Hiking (4). The best known are Gniezno Cathedral, Museum of the Polish State Origins in Gniezno and Museum of Archdiocese in Gniezno. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 52.5335, 17.6011
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Temples (4) · Hiking (4) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- WRO Wrocław, 167 km as the crow flies
What to see in Gniezno
The places in and around Gniezno, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gniezno CathedralCathedral684 m
- Museum of the Polish State Origins in GnieznoMuseum in Poland1.2 km
- Museum of Archdiocese in GnieznoMuseum716 m
- Lech HillMountain in Poland740 m
- Gniezno locomotive depotLocomotive depot in Poland602 m
- Manor in KołaczkowoHistory15 km
- Our Lady Queen of Poland church in GnieznoChurch building in Gniezno, Poland137 m
- Blessed Yolanda of Poland church in GnieznoChurch building in Gniezno, Poland2.0 km
- Saint Stanislaus church in SokolnikiChurch13 km
- Ośrodek Szkolenia i Wychowania Ochotniczych Hufców PracyPalace9.5 km
- Rezerwat Długi BródProtected area14 km
- Rezerwat Wiązy w Nowym LesieProtected area11 km
- Former Saint Lazarus church in TrzemesznoChurch building in Trzemeszno, Poland15 km
- Gniezno DoorsBronze doors at Gniezno Cathedral in Poland704 m
- Gniezno Jelonek – Gniezno PKPHiking2.2 km
- Gniezno – Strzyżewo KościelneHiking3.3 km
- Janowiec Wielkopolski - SłupcaHiking8.8 km
- Odkryte baseny letnieWith kids1.6 km
- Pierzyska – CzerniejewoHiking11 km
When to go to Gniezno
The best time to visit Gniezno is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:56
- FebPossible9:36
- MarPossible11:31
- AprPossible13:40
- MayBest time15:31
- JunBest time16:34
- JulBest time16:08
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:18
- NovPossible8:25
- DecBest time7:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. In May, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gniezno
The nearest main airport is Copernicus Wrocław Airport (WRO, Wrocław), 167 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Pobiedziska23 places25 km
- Giewartów10 places30 km
- Sokolniki13 places32 km
- Żnin10 places36 km
- Wągrowiec8 places41 km
- Kórnik18 places47 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gniezno?
The best known: Gniezno Cathedral, Museum of the Polish State Origins in Gniezno, Museum of Archdiocese in Gniezno, Lech Hill, Gniezno locomotive depot. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gniezno?
May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26.
How do you get to Gniezno?
The nearest main airport is Copernicus Wrocław Airport (WRO), 167 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gniezno as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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