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Giecz is a historical place in the voivodeship Greater Poland. The place is known for its archaeological excavation site at the seat of the first Polish rulers. It is on the southern junction of the Romanesque Piast Way.
background
The fortified mansion on a headland in an already dried up lake dates back to the 8th century. The castle dates back to around 865. It was significantly expanded around 920. Since Giecz, unlike the surrounding castles, was not destroyed and rebuilt in the first half of the 10th century, it is assumed that it was the rulers of Giecz who subjugated the surrounding centers of power and established the Piast dynasty. Numerous weapons finds from the 10th century prove that an important knight was stationed in Giecz. Mieszko I had a new Romanesque palace and two churches built around 980. Giecz competed with Poses, Gniezno and Ostrów Lednicki about the leadership role in the early Polish state. In 1038 the Bohemians conquered and destroyed Giecz. Rebuilt, the place remained important until the 12th century. In the late Middle Ages it lost its importance and was finally abandoned around 1300. After the Second Partition of Poland in 1793, the place came successively to Prussia, in 1807 the Duchy of Warsaw, in 1815 again to Prussia and in 1871 to the German Empire. After the First World War he became Polish again. The first archaeological work began in 1949.
getting there
Giecz is over Poses reachable.
By plane
- In Poses there is an international airport (IATA code: POZ), which is served by numerous providers from Germany.
- At Warsaw there are two international airports (IATA code: WMI and WAW, which are also served from Germany.
By train
You can travel by train from Germany via Poses or Warsaw respectively. The Polish rail network is operated by the state railway PKP. Rail travel in Poland is very cheap.
By bus
Numerous bus companies offer bus trips from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Poznan. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there is a wide range of private providers.
In the street
The road network around Giecz is well equipped. The journey from Germany is over Poses possible.
mobility
The place can be explored quite well on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- Museum of the excavation site
- Romanesque St. Nicholas Church
- open air museum
Ruins of the palace
Nikolauskirche
open air museum
shop
Shops in town are modest. A visit is suitable for shopping Posens.
health
For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- An official website is not known. Please open Wikidata add.
