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Pozna German Posen , known also by other historical names is a city on the Warta river in westcentral Poland, in Greater Poland region. It is best known for its renaissance old town, destroyed during World War II and then rebuilt, and Ostrw Tumski cathedral. After the second partition of Poland Pozna was administrated by Prussia, and then, with the unification of Germany after the FrancoPrussian War of 1871, the province of Posen became part of the German Empire. Furthermore, the city of Posen was officially named an imperial residence city, leading to the construction of the Imperial Castle, the Imperial District, the Opera House, new city walls, railway station and many other sites which make a big part of its landmarks to this day. Today, Pozna is an important cultural and business centre and one of Polands most populous regions with many regional customs such as Jarmark witojaski, traditional Saint Martins croissants and a local dialect.

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