Zamek Cultural Center
Zamek Cultural Center
4.5
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
ZAMEK Culture Centre is an interdisciplinary institution, presenting the most interesting phenomena of contemporary culture, in which the interwoven threads of visual arts, theatre, cinema, music and literature penetrate and complement one another. Our goal is to cater for the diverse needs of the audience and to develop the individual competence and sensibilities of its members. We also wish to be a venue of artistic experiment, by providing the artists with opportunities and conditions in which their work may take shape and be encountered by the public.
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
Aug 2021
The Imperial Castle was built in 1905-1910 as the residence of the German Emperor Wilhelm II. The entire area of the castle is available to visitors. I recommend visiting with an audio guide. We will hear many historical facts and curiosities. There are many toilets in the castle that are open to the public. There is also a bistro where you can stop not only for coffee or tea, but also have a small meal or dessert. There is a bookstore next to the restaurant. Cool place, worth visiting.
Written 16 June 2022
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HameshaIndia
New Delhi, India195 contributions
Sept 2019
The Imperial castle is very beautifully proportioned. It is the youngest castle in Europe, completed in 1910 for the German Emperor. But it has a checkered history. In 1918, Poland won this territory back and it became the residence of Polish President. When Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939, this castle became residence of Adolf Hitler.
In the grounds is a monument for Katyn massacre. USSR had also invaded Poland in 1939 without declaring war. So the Polish army had not engaged it. They simply captured the officer cops of the Polish army and the intelligence here and executed them a year later, over 22,000 of them!
So the monument in the grounds of Imperial Castle is dedicated to the victims of the massacre which included Generals, many Colonels, Professors, Doctors etc.
In the grounds is a monument for Katyn massacre. USSR had also invaded Poland in 1939 without declaring war. So the Polish army had not engaged it. They simply captured the officer cops of the Polish army and the intelligence here and executed them a year later, over 22,000 of them!
So the monument in the grounds of Imperial Castle is dedicated to the victims of the massacre which included Generals, many Colonels, Professors, Doctors etc.
Written 12 September 2019
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Ernie H
Cardiff, UK2,206 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
For history buffs, forget the art and you can wander over three floors. There at plans on each level which inform you where you can freely go as a member of the public. If Speer did indeed copy some designs from Berlin here by the use of brown marble you may want to visit floor one and read the plan.
Nice garden to sit a while to the rear and has five "spare" figures from Citadell Park too.
Bonus, nice loo in the atrium.
Nice garden to sit a while to the rear and has five "spare" figures from Citadell Park too.
Bonus, nice loo in the atrium.
Written 7 June 2018
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Karol GT
Gdansk, Poland8 contributions
Sept 2022
Cool to explore by yourself with a map for 7zł. Nicely upkept and finished rooms. Nice view from the balcony but no access to higher towers and some of the nicest rooms were closed due to the exhibitions. 1h is enough.
Written 19 September 2022
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bfindysz
Jerusalem District, Israel631 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Went to see the annual International press photography exhibit which was appearing at the time we were in town. I am not sure we would have bothered with the building otherwise.
But, it was a real joy to see. Nothing very historically important about the architecture but still a nice place to visit especially as a venue for an exhibition of one sort or another. The cultural center sponsors all sorts of exhibits.
But, it was a real joy to see. Nothing very historically important about the architecture but still a nice place to visit especially as a venue for an exhibition of one sort or another. The cultural center sponsors all sorts of exhibits.
Written 31 May 2018
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Ania P
23 contributions
Apr 2017 • Business
It's a lively space full of cultural opportunities: from concerts to exhibitions and conferences. There's also a great cafe where you can also grab a bite of delicious snacks and a bookstore.
Written 22 April 2017
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Artur W
Poznan, Poland24 contributions
Nov 2015
Subject: Zamek Cultural Center
The Palace or Castle built for Kaiser Wilhelm II was part of the Imperial District Project shaping the Centre of the city and meant to confirm German presence in what once used to be the capital of Poland before falling into German hands. Built to look older than it really is the building is good illustration of 20th century history for those who will do some research. Do not get mislead by bars, exhibitions and theatre and cinema - there is much more than this. It is worth getting inside (it is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm) and walk through long corridors to admire the unusual architectural eclectic mix resulting from the original design subjeced to a later WW2 time unfinished conversion into Hitler’s HQ. Nowadays it is claimed to be also one of the best surviving specimens of Nazi imperial architecture and is definitely suitable for shooting WW2 movies. Everyone is free to walk through the long Franz Kafka style corridors and marble staircases, which are only one set of doors away from the recently converted modern concert/bar/bookshop area. Guided walks through the historical part are offered locally at predefined dates.
The Palace or Castle built for Kaiser Wilhelm II was part of the Imperial District Project shaping the Centre of the city and meant to confirm German presence in what once used to be the capital of Poland before falling into German hands. Built to look older than it really is the building is good illustration of 20th century history for those who will do some research. Do not get mislead by bars, exhibitions and theatre and cinema - there is much more than this. It is worth getting inside (it is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm) and walk through long corridors to admire the unusual architectural eclectic mix resulting from the original design subjeced to a later WW2 time unfinished conversion into Hitler’s HQ. Nowadays it is claimed to be also one of the best surviving specimens of Nazi imperial architecture and is definitely suitable for shooting WW2 movies. Everyone is free to walk through the long Franz Kafka style corridors and marble staircases, which are only one set of doors away from the recently converted modern concert/bar/bookshop area. Guided walks through the historical part are offered locally at predefined dates.
Written 8 January 2016
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Baross
Spikkestad, Norway1,983 contributions
Nov 2021
Built and open in 1905. Made by Franz Schweden for Kaiser Wilhelm the second.
After beeing a royal residence it went over to be a university.
Under world war 2 used as residence of Adolf Hitler himself.
Now they calling it the heart of Poznan with over 2500 different events taking part every year.
Its Polands biggest cultural institution.
Theatre. Cinema. Consert venue and much much more.
I only watching the building from outside it was beautiful.
After beeing a royal residence it went over to be a university.
Under world war 2 used as residence of Adolf Hitler himself.
Now they calling it the heart of Poznan with over 2500 different events taking part every year.
Its Polands biggest cultural institution.
Theatre. Cinema. Consert venue and much much more.
I only watching the building from outside it was beautiful.
Written 10 December 2021
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retireeVancouver
Vancouver, Canada1,828 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
It was easy to confuse the Zamek Cultural Center, also known as the Imperial Palace of Kaiser William II, with the Philharmonic Symphony building across the street. Both looked like palaces - impressive 3 storey sandstone buildings with the same type of windows. Use the attractive green gardens in the park in front of the Imperial Palace and its black roof as its identification. Also, Park Mickiewicza will be across the road from it with the June 1956 Cross Monument and the Adam Mickiewicza Monument in the Adam Mickiewicza Square. The other palace like building across the road had more of a mottled appearance of old and new sandstone; it had a red roof and no garden as the sidewalk came right up against the walls of the building.
I was more interested in seeing the type of palace that the last German emperor had built in the early 1900s than in visiting the Cultural Center for its art shows. It was surprising to see the location that the Kaiser had chosen for his palace as it was not isolated in the country, but in the midst of a new city district he was creating, now a busy city intersection.
The palace is now used for several purposes, each with their own entrances. The entrance for the Cultural Center is by the arcaded porch facing the Park with the clipped shrubs; the entrance to a pub is along the busy street across from the Mickiewicza Square; the entrance to the Museum of the 1956 Uprising with its displays about the anti-communism protests is by the carpark courtyard across from the Philharmonic Symphony building.
For us, this building was a good photo stop on our city tour. We could take pictures of 3 landmark attractions, grouped together, with 1 stop.
I was more interested in seeing the type of palace that the last German emperor had built in the early 1900s than in visiting the Cultural Center for its art shows. It was surprising to see the location that the Kaiser had chosen for his palace as it was not isolated in the country, but in the midst of a new city district he was creating, now a busy city intersection.
The palace is now used for several purposes, each with their own entrances. The entrance for the Cultural Center is by the arcaded porch facing the Park with the clipped shrubs; the entrance to a pub is along the busy street across from the Mickiewicza Square; the entrance to the Museum of the 1956 Uprising with its displays about the anti-communism protests is by the carpark courtyard across from the Philharmonic Symphony building.
For us, this building was a good photo stop on our city tour. We could take pictures of 3 landmark attractions, grouped together, with 1 stop.
Written 11 August 2018
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MarcinDrP
Warsaw, Poland721 contributions
Jan 2018 • Business
I visited the place first time after a very long time of not being there.. EU money did its job... the place is really cool (especially in comparison with the "communist times"). Go there and check what is going on!
Written 13 January 2018
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Witam Państwa.
Czy koncert Skye & Ross from Morcheeba 8 października jest na stojąco czy siedząco?
dziękuję i pozdrawiam,
Kasia
Written 4 October 2016
Dzień dobry, koncert jest na stojąco. Wszystkie informacje dostępne są na naszej stronie . Zapraszamy!
Written 5 October 2016
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