Shopping in Poznan
For those who like to revel in a spot of retail therapy,
then Poznan really does have it all. For a memorable shopping trip there really is no better place
to start than at the modern and impressive award winning 'Stary Browar' (Old Brewery), with its
spacious and breathtaking architecture. Once you have indulged there you can continue your retail
experience along Polwiejska Street. This is a popular thoroughfare of shops, restaurants and cafes,
which concludes with another modern shopping centre called the 'KupiecPoznanski'.
From here it is only a couple of minutes walk to the magnificent 'Stary Rynek' (Old Market
Square). Here you can step back in time as you wander through quaint little streets lined with
gorgeous coffee and teahouses, restaurants to suit all tastes, fine antique shops, souvenir shops
and an array of pubs and clubs. Check out the 'Sak & But' shoe shop in Zydowska
Street, which offers both this and last seasons designer shoes by the likes of Prada or Gucci at
very affordable prices. If you're still not done then you can walk the short distance from the Old
Square along Paderewskiego Street where you will find exclusive shops like Max Mara and D & G.
Check out our top pick of Poznan shopping centres.
1. STARY BROWAR Built at the site of the Hugger Brewery, the Stary
Browar isn't just the most favourite shopping centre in Poznan but also serves as a great place to
meet. After an intense shopping spree one can relax by enjoying a meal at one of it's many
excellent restaurants. You can browse its art galleries, enjoy some time at a cultural event, wind
down at the cinema or dance your feet off at the trendy nightclubs. The Old Brewery is one of
the most stylish and interesting architectural buildings in Poznan. In 2005 the International
Council of Shopping Centres awarded it as the worlds best new medium size shopping centre of the
year. The shopping mall consists of two main parts. The old part can be accessed via
Polwiejska Street and the new part via Kosciuszki Street. The mall has a large car park for
400 cars. The entrance is on Kosciuszki Street (at the back of the Novotel Hotel).
Stary Browar ul. Półwiejska 61 - 888 Poznań tel: 0 61 859 60 22 fax: 0 61 859 60 21 Opening hours:
Monday -
Saturday: 9am - 9pm (delicatessen 'Alma' and 'Piotr & Pawel' till 10pm) Sunday: 10am - 8pm
(9pm) www.starybrowar.pl/en/
2. KING CROSS MARCELIN This is another modern shopping centre ideally
situated near Lawica Airport for those shopaholics who just can't wait to start. King Cross has on
offer over 120 popular international and polish brand shops. You can also find good restaurants and
cafes. The car park has space for over 2000 cars. Centrum Handlowe King
Cross Marcelin ul. Bukowska 156 60-198 Poznań tel. +48 61 886 04 02
Opening hours: Mon. - Sat. 9.00 - 21.00 www.kingcrossmarcelin.com.pl/
3. CENTRUM HANDLOWE PLAZA (THE PLAZA CENTRE) At this great new shopping
centre you can find over 150 boutiques such as Zara, H&M, Espirt, Promod, Reserved, Monnari,
Tatuum, Solar and many more. The mall houses a 10 screen cinema (one of them a 3D IMAX Cinema) and
the 'Fantasy Park' which has a wide range of leisure activities such as ten pin bowling, billiards,
computer arcades, a disco and even a game hall for the little ones. After a satisfying shopping
trip one can enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants or relax in one of its coffee houses.
The plaza has got over 1000 spaces at the car parks, both in-door and out.
Centrum Handlowo-Rozrywkowe Poznań Plaza ul. Drużbickiego 2 61-693
Poznań tel.: +48 61 664 59 00 Opening hours: Mon -
Sat 9.30 - 21.00, Sun 10.00 - 20.00 www.poznanplaza.pl
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